August 23rd, 2011The following issues have been fixed:
· Disabling Proactive protection in Outpost interface could not disable it in fact
· Progress bar window was always on top during the procession of quarantine objects
· Several frequent crashes
The following improvements have been made:
· Multiple compatibility improvements with third-party products
· Improvements in detection, curing, and quarantining archives
July 14th, 2011The following issues have been fixed:
· Update errors when using proxy with authorization
· Possible crash upon scanning a file packed with UPX
· Disabling Proactive protection in Outpost interface could not disable it in fact
· Progress bar window was always on top during the procession of quarantine objects
· Several frequent crashes
The following improvements have been made:
· Multiple compatibility improvements with third-party products
· Improvements in detection, curing, and quarantining archives
June 20th, 2011Performance:
· On-demand antimalware is up to 2.5 times faster
· On-access antimalware is up to 2 times faster
· Updated SmartScan delivers up to 5 times faster subsequent antimalware scans
· CPU and memory consumption are lower
· Improved performance and stability on 64-bit PCs
Security:
· New SmartDecision module increases accuracy of non-signature detection
· Antimalware engine, updated to v5.3, delivers greater detection accuracy
· New clipboard and screen content protection secures cut-and-paste operations and prevents screen scraping
· Updated Heuristic Analyzer increases new threat detection rates
· Autorun Protection prevents malware from spreading via USB drives
· Updated and extended list of applications and associated data protected by AppGuard
· Improved PDF scanning
· Enhanced self-protection mechanism
· Greater control over registry backup and restore attempts
Compatibility and Ease of Use:
· Ability to submit suspect files to Agnitum automatically from within the UI for further analysis
· Redesigned pop-up dialogs for more intuitive operation
What’s Fixed:
· Performance issues on Windows 7 machines
· Anti-Malware issues
· Most commonly reported causes of system crashes
· Decreased number of Application Guard false positives
· Minor GUI fixes
May 28th, 2011Updated antimalware engine — version 5.2 Improved:
· With the introduction of new management and storage functionality for the signature databases, the antimalware module now uses 50% less memory. The updated antimalware engine delivers even greater detection accuracy by grouping similar virus implementations under a single signature; this reduction in the number of signatures required for effective malware detection also contributes to reduced performance impact.
SmartDecision New:
· Whenever an Outpost encounters an unverified application, it will ask you how to proceed. It’s sometimes hard to know what the right choice is, so we’ve introduced SmartDecision to help make this process easier. SmartDecision rates every executable file against a number of criteria to determine its authenticity or potential to cause damage, using multi-level risk measurements. This analysis enables Outpost to provide you with visual guidance as to the best way to proceed (allow or block) along with a corresponding window color — red, yellow or green.
SmartScan 4 / XAS technology New:
· SmartScan technology in Outpost has helped to speed up scans by 3-5 times by storing statistics and avoiding repeat scanning of unchanged files. The 4th iteration of SmartScan, code-named eXtended AttributeS (XAS), enables even faster caching of file and folder check information without impacting performance.
Anti-Malware / eXtended Heuristic Analyzer Improved:
· Outpost’s eXtended Heuristic Analyzer (HAX) has also increased — by a factor of more than ten — the number of indicators and parameters for suspicious programs, which in turn increases the analyzer’s coverage and detection rates.
Clipboard and screen content protection New:
· A new type of malicious software has recently appeared which grabs personal data from the clipboard (so called *clipboard-loggers*) or sends randomly-taken screenshots (*screenloggers*) to hackers.
· Clipboard content protection functionality is now included in Outpost’s anti-leak module, to prevent data leaks and inadvertent information disclosure during copy operations.
Anti-Malware / USB virus protection New:
· In order to combat malware which spreads via USB storage devices by using Windows autorun vulnerability, Outpost 7.5 now includes specific USB virus protection that may operate in a few scenarios. Advanced users can opt to..
· Disable the launch of autorun.inf file without blocking the programs;
· Completely block the USB device;
· Block ALL executable files and scripts on the USB device / just executables and scripts unverified with the publisher’s digital signature
Decreased memory usage Improved:
· Thanks to the consolidation of signature databases in user and kernel modes, Outpost 7.5 reduces memory usage by 45 to 50 percent compared with Outpost 7.
PDF filtering Improved:
· Outpost’s PDF scanning module is now able to check non-standard files more effectively, and the number of false positives occurring during PDF email attachment scanning has been significantly reduced.
Extended security for 64-bit platforms Improved:
· Outpost 7.5 includes code specifically designed to support 64-bit platforms, providing full protection and compatibility with 64-bit hardware and OS’s, including Windows 7.
April 14th, 2011New Auto-Learn and optional security alerts on trusted application activity:
· To provide more flexible decision-making for advanced users, Outpost 7.5 Public Beta #2 restores an option to suppress auto-learning mode ("allow all") even for digitally signed applications. Auto-learn applies for an the post-installation period in order to learn a typical user behavior and quietly estimate applications’ activity without extra program requests.
Interface and security tweaks have been made to add more manageability to auto-learning:
· "Enter auto-learning mode" option has been restored in system tray, installation settings (Expert type), program heading, etc. so the user is constantly aware of the current policy.
· The new learning mode builds on SmartDecision technology (see below).
· Outpost adds a "permanent" option (default settings in Simple mode) for auto-learning.
Allow Once / Block Once options restored:
· For more granular handling of system events, Outpost 7.5 restores the option to take one- time actions in the event of a security incident from the previous versions.
· The More actions/Fewer actions option hides or shows extra buttons.
March 15th, 2011Updated antimalware engine — version 5.2:
· With the introduction of new management and storage functionality for the signature databases, the antimalware module now uses 50% less memory. The updated antimalware engine delivers even greater detection accuracy by grouping similar virus implementations under a single signature; this reduction in the number of signatures required for effective malware detection also contributes to reduced performance impact.
SmartDecision:
· Whenever an Outpost encounters an unverified application, it will ask you how to proceed. It’s sometimes hard to know what the right choice is, so we’ve introduced SmartDecision to help make this process easier. SmartDecision rates every executable file against a number of criteria to determine its authenticity or potential to cause damage, using multi-level risk measurements. This analysis enables Outpost to provide you with visual guidance as to the best way to proceed (allow or block) along with a corresponding window color — red, yellow or green.
SmartScan 4 / XAS technology:
· SmartScan technology in Outpost has helped to speed up scans by a factor of 10 by storing statistics and avoiding repeat scanning of unchanged files. The 4th iteration of SmartScan, code-named eXtended AttributeS (XAS), enables even faster caching of file and folder check information without impacting performance.
Anti-Malware / eXtended Heuristic Analyzer:
· Outpost’s eXtended Heuristic Analyzer (HAX) has also increased — by a factor of more than ten — the number of indicators and parameters for suspicious programs, which in turn increases the analyzer’s coverage and detection rates.
Clipboard and screen content protection:
· A new type of malicious software has recently appeared which grabs personal data from the clipboard (so called *clipboard-loggers*) or sends randomly-taken screenshots (*screenloggers*) to hackers.
· Clipboard content protection functionality is now included in Outpost’s anti-leak module, to prevent data leaks and inadvertent information disclosure during copy operations.
Anti-Malware / USB virus protection:
In order to combat malware which spreads via USB storage devices by using Windows autorun vulnerability, Outpost 7.5 now includes specific USB virus protection that may operate in a few scenarios. Advanced users can opt to:
· Disable the launch of autorun.inf file without blocking the programs;
· Completely block the USB device;
· Block ALL executable files and scripts on the USB device / just executables and scripts unverified with the publisher’s digital signature
Decreased memory usage:
· Thanks to the consolidation of signature databases in user and kernel modes, Outpost 7.5 reduces memory usage by 45 to 50 percent compared with Outpost 7.
PDF filtering:
· Outpost’s PDF scanning module is now able to check non-standard files more effectively, and the number of false positives occurring during PDF email attachment scanning has been significantly reduced.
Extended security for 64-bit platforms:
· Outpost 7.5 includes code specifically designed to support 64-bit platforms, providing full protection and compatibility with 64-bit hardware and OS’s, including Windows 7.
March 3rd, 2011· Anti-Malware engine self-protection mechanism was improved
· New applications were added to the list of applications controlled by Application Guard
· Most commonly reported crashes are fixed
October 4th, 2010The following issues have been fixed:
· Most commonly reported crashes
· Possible freeze on starting applications for which no rules are created if rules auto-creation is disabled
· Possible freeze on Windows 7 x64 while downloading torrents and playing online games
· Application Guard false positives for lsass.exe
· Possible system freezes on various actions: *END*delete file, open file from context menu, empty recycle bin
· Outgoing UDP packets to DNS server were blocked after the first restart during installation on top of the previous version
· Antispam training failed to complete
· Certain sites were not blocked by keywords
· More minor issues and interface issues
August 24th, 2010The following improvements have been made:
· Multiple stability improvements in kernel drivers
The following issues have been fixed:
· Inability to exit from Entertainment Mode
· Outpost crash after changing Quick Scan configuration during anti-malware quick scan
· Outpost crash after clicking on a link in the Outpost window
· Outpost crash while navigating in Netstat View using the keyboard
· Outpost crash while interacting with Windows Action Center
· False detection of Win32/LNK (Format.CPAPPL) on some configurations
· Text break in Settings window
· Status of components in the main window shown in English when another language has been selected
August 24th, 2010The following improvements are introduced:
· LNK files integrity control algorithm is implemented in Anti-Spyware to prevent infection by malware based on LNK exploit
The following issues are fixed:
· Realtek Semiconductor Corp. compromised software certificate is excluded form the trusted vendors list
July 23rd, 2010The following improvements are introduced:
· LNK files integrity control algorithm is implemented in Anti-Spyware to prevent infection by malware based on LNK exploit
The following issues are fixed:
· Realtek Semiconductor Corp. compromised software certificate is excluded form the trusted vendors list
June 19th, 2010The following improvements are introduced:
· Self-protection mechanism improved (new registry hives are now protected)
The following issues are resolved (only significant ones are listed):
· Outpost could freeze on starting automatic update
June 5th, 2010The following improvements are introduced:
· Stability of the file operations filtering is improved
The following issues are resolved (only significant ones are listed):
· Issues while upgrading the previous version on x64 platform
· Localization and interface fixes
June 5th, 2010New Application Guard component:
· Application configuration files and registry branches protected against access by unauthorized processes
· Detection of applications protected by Application Guard during installation
· Ability to inform Agnitum about which applications are protected
Redesigned Anti-Malware component:
· Automatic scan of removable USB devices
· Improved mail scanner, new ability to clean attachments
· Flexible component settings
· New ability to scan boot sectors
· New ability to specify real-time protection monitor response on detecting malware
Critical Objects evolves into new System Guard component:
· Critical registry entries and system files protected from modification using preset rules
· Increased number of protected objects
· Ability to create custom rules to protect registry entries and system files
· Ability to create custom rules for applications that have higher priority than global rules (exclusions)
Redesigned UI:
· General appearance and dialog boxes redesigned to follow Windows Vista/Windows 7 style conventions
April 10th, 2010Application guard New! :
· The new Application Guard feature, which comes as an upgrade to Outpost’s Proactive Protection module, defends sensitive data stored by various Internet-enabled applications such as instant messengers, web browsers, e-mail clients and e-banking software from compromise. Items such as cached/saved login details and passwords, configuration files, electronic wallet contents, etc. are now shielded from being tampered or hijacked by unauthorized non-related applications.
System guard Improved! :
· As an extension to Outpost’s Proactive Protection module, the System Guard feature secures critical system files and configurations against misuse or compromise. The list of protected items could be extended by adding the program of your choosing to the protected system software list.
Antivirus module Improved! :
· The antivirus engine has been improved with new detection and cure capabilities. Besides, the Quarantine component has been reworked to become more actionable — it’s now easier to decide upon suspicious objects. Agnitum’s heuristic analyzer, part of Antimalware, has been updated to ensure efficient monitoring of autostarted objects’ behavior on system start-up.
Extended Anti-Leak capabilities Improved! :
· New types of data leak techniques have been incorporated into Outpost’s Proactive Defense module to ensure up-to-date protection against new attacks employed in zero-day threats. The module’s effectiveness has been proved by successfully deterring new malware samples and passing existing leak tests.
Update process Improved! :
· Whenever updates to the main antivirus engine (executable module) become available, they will be automatically applied without the need for user participation (providing, of course, for system reboot). This ensures latest protection is always in place without any hassles from the user’s end.
Stability on new platforms Improved! :
· The introduction of new standards to the Outpost 7 lineup make it better compatible and stable running on the new Windows 7 platform, with fewer occurrences of slowdowns and interoperability issues. These changes make Outpost even better positioned to meet the future arrival of new Windows OS.
User interface with a facelift Improved! :
· The interface changes were designed to reflect the modern Windows 7 look and provide better visibility of product notifications. Redesigned setting panels make program configuration more intuitive.
February 10th, 2010· Increased frequency of malware database updates: updates are now delivered three times a day (minimum) on weekdays
· Anti-Malware engine now gets auto-updated through regular malware database updates, meaning that for receiving new features and fixes no separate product update is needed
The following issues are resolved (only significant ones are listed):
· Service was unavailable if installing on a low-power PC
January 15th, 2010· Autolearn mode is disabled by default if Advanced security level is selected during installation
· Real-time protection was disabled for some time after antivirus databases update
· Slowdown during installation of redistributable components
· Entertainment mode prompt was not disabled on starting full-screen applications
· SMTP attachments could not be sent using Thunderbird mail client
· Installation issues (ACS server could not be found)
· Rules for trusted and blocked applications could be lost after suspending protection
· Properties of some applications could not be opened from the Edit Rules dialog
· Log folder could not be opened using the command in the Settings window
· Issues on displaying web pages on servers using gzip encoding
September 25th, 2009· Antivirus engine updated
· Enabled Action Center support on Windows 7, Vista SP2
The following issues are resolved (only significant ones are listed):
· Attachments could not be downloaded through POP3 in Microsoft Outlook 2000 and Microsoft Outlook 2007
· System Restore did not work under Windows Vista
· Quick Tune plug-in was absent in Internet Explorer (x86) on x64 systems
· Several issues with real-time protection monitor
· Possible crashes on full-screen application launch on Windows 7 x64
June 9th, 2009The following improvements are introduced:
· Updated antivirus engine
The following issues are resolved (only significant ones are listed):
· Driver could crash on plugging card reader
· Updates did not work if Internet Explorer was not installed
· More minor issues
April 27th, 2009· Archived malicious files were not detected during context scan
· Improved antivirus engine
· Sound notifications were not played
· Possible freeze/stop during full system scan
· Access to Intuit.ru application local server was blocked
· Third-party security solutions could falsely report zlib.dll Outpost file as vulnerable
· Signature database was updated even if Anti-Malware component was not installed
April 10th, 2009Compatibility and stability:
· Issue with displaying running programs in the system tray after installing Outpost on Windows Vista;
· Issue with Outpost monitor load under Windows Vista 64-bit;
· Images were not displayed in help file;
· Search in help file did not work
March 5th, 2009Compatibility and stability:
· Issue with displaying running programs in the system tray after installing Outpost on Windows Vista;
· Issue with Outpost monitor load under Windows Vista 64-bit;
· Images were not displayed in help file;
· Search in help file did not work
February 14th, 2009The following improvements are introduced:
· Updated antivirus engine;
· Performance optimization for file and registry operations ;
The following issues are resolved (only significant ones are listed):
Security:
· Problems with probes hooked GDI SSDT functions ;
· Problems with the challenge probes hooked native SSDT functions ;
· Problems with Microsoft's tool used for drivers' verifications
Ease of use:
· Improved display of application list;
· Corrected license information in the main program window;
· Fixed heuristic analyzer engine false positives;
Compatibility and stability:
· Fixed cooperation issues with Magic Mail Monitor;
· Outpost could crash on internal cache operations (all platforms) ;
· Outpost could crash on Windows Vista 32-bit, 64-bit platforms (NDIS 6 memory corruption) ;
· Outpost could crash during rules adding into database with low system resources ;
· Outpost could crash during process start with low system resources ;
· Outpost could crash on 64-bit platforms during process name detection (Vista, XP, W2K3 ).
December 28th, 2008The following improvements are introduced:
Security and Control:
· Heuristic malware scan of startup entries in On-Demand Scanner;
· Support for greater number of packers and archivers;
· Attempts to get direct access to disk and attempts to terminate processes are now controlled by Anti-Leak Control;
· Warning on termination of critical system processes.
Performance and Ease of Use:
· Quick signature detection algorithm;
· Improved SmartScan technology performance;
Improved Rules Wizard prompts:
· Ability to terminate process;
· Ability to apply presets in the Anti-Leak prompt dialog;
· Ability to clear all logs from UI;
· System tray icon animation during update;
The following issues are resolved (only significant ones are listed):
· Logs couldn't be displayed when UAC is activated on Windows Vista x86, more minor log problems;
· Sending and receiving of e-mails could be blocked;
· Internet could be blocked on sending large attachments;
· Anti-Leak prompt dialog could freeze under certain conditions (Punto Switcher);
Several most commonly reported crashes of UI and service, including:
· Possible crash on first system restart ("Error: 157");
· Possible crash while scrolling through the Host Protection components list;
· Possible crash on collecting SmartScan data during installation on x64 platforms;
· System tray shortcut menu and main window could not be open if Aston shell is used;
· Possible freeze during malware scan;
· Anti-Malware component could not sometimes detect malware on remote disks;
· Files were not cured during scanning remote folders;
· Empty records in the Mail Events log after e-mail filtering;
· Remote folders could not be opened in the Select Files and Folders dialog of On-Demand Malware Scanner (request for connection credentials was displayed);
· op_mon.exe file was detected as suspicious;
· Malware exclusions did not work on Windows Vista/Longhorn;
· Issues when quarantining multiple files;
· SmartScan cache was not reset after update;
· More minor and interface issues.
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