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NoBot Changelog

What's new in NoBot 1.0.9.4

Feb 16, 2024
  • Small bug fix with "view file report" sometimes throwing an exception when invalid file types were selected. Now if a file report can't be generated no information will show on the report.
  • Fixed a minor compatibility issue with older operating systems (Windows 10 and Windows 8.1) Windows 11 users were not effected.
  • Addtional changes to Behavorial Detection have been implemented.
  • VirusTotal analysis setting has been turned off by default. This is due to users accidentally submitting files to VT and experiencing slower scan times without realizing the option was turned on by default. You can still go into settings and enable the feature manually.
  • False positives resolved.
  • Detection improvments.

New in NoBot 1.0.7.5 (Oct 20, 2023)

  • Added the option within RTM to block suspicious and scripting software (Including those that utilize Wscript)
  • Fixed an issue where user exception list settings were deleted during client updates. This setting is now retained/saved.
  • GUI adjustments on Client and Installer
  • Bug fixes
  • Detection improvements

New in NoBot 1.0.7.3 (Oct 9, 2023)

  • Real-Time Monitoring is stable and out of Beta testing
  • Detection improvements
  • GUI adjustments on Client and Installer
  • Bug fixes

New in NoBot 1.0.7.1 (Apr 23, 2023)

  • Fixed a bug with RTM being turned off and back on for the first time.
  • Fixed an issue with updates being applied through RTM.
  • Behavioral/Heuristics Detection improvements.

New in NoBot 1.0.7.0 (Apr 18, 2023)

  • New Real-Time Monitoring feature has been added for premium users. (NoBot is made to work alongside your Antivirus not replace it.) * GUI changes. * A "restore & Ignore" button has been added to the quarantine page. (This will also work alongside real-time monitoring). * False Positives Fixed.

New in NoBot 1.0.6.1 (Nov 22, 2022)

  • Detection Improvments
  • Additinal security for crypto currency wallets. NoBot will check if an application is attempting access to a Cryptocurrency Wallet. This may be moved as a Checkbox settings later
  • Scanning speed/performance increased. (Utilizating .Net 5+ and x64 for improved performance)
  • Files will now be scanned within OneDrive automatically. If the file is not on the device NoBot will start to download/scan by default. This is to improve Cloud security. This may be moved as a Checkbox setting later
  • GUI color issue fixed when switching back and forth from darkmode
  • Module Injection scanning improved

New in NoBot 1.0.6.0 (May 17, 2022)

  • Windows 11 optimization
  • Scanning speed improvements
  • Security improvements
  • GUI changes
  • Debugging log improved

New in NoBot 1.0.5.8 (May 9, 2020)

  • Detection Improvments
  • False Positives Fixed
  • Server Authentication Issues Fixed
  • NoBot Message Board has been added to the main tab and will be updated periodically with updates
  • DarkMode Features Fixes

New in NoBot 1.0.5.7 (Mar 4, 2020)

  • TOS Updated
  • Fix for DarkMode turning off during the removal of detected items.
  • Debug/error reporting improvments for 'Debug log'

New in NoBot 1.0.5.6 (Mar 3, 2020)

  • Detection Improvments
  • False Positives Fixed
  • Behavioral Scanning Changes (Regarding False positives and scanning protocols) Behavioral Scanning can now be saved in settings and does not need to be toggled on everytime
  • DarkMode option has been added

New in NoBot 1.0.5.5 (Mar 6, 2019)

  • Detection Improvements
  • False Positives Fixed
  • Behavioral Scanning Changes (Regarding False positives and scanning protocols)
  • Behavioral Scanning has been taken out of beta mode and is still accessible by premium users
  • Hovering over the NoBot system tray icon during a scan will now show you the Scan Progress

New in NoBot 1.0.5.4 (Jan 10, 2019)

  • Detection Improvments
  • Behavioral Scanning Changes (Regrading False positives)
  • False Positives Fixed

New in NoBot 1.0.5.2 (Sep 28, 2018)

  • Detection Improvements
  • False Positive Fixes
  • API Adjustments
  • Minor Scan Engine changes/adjustments (This only effects how VirusTotal Detections are handled to help further prevent False Positive detections)

New in NoBot 1.0.5.1 (Mar 1, 2018)

  • Detection Improvements
  • Scanning Improvements
  • Bug Fixes
  • Fixed an issue with the removal dialog not displaying when removing files
  • Behavioral detection improvments

New in NoBot 1.0.5.0 (Feb 5, 2018)

  • Detection Improvments
  • Scan Engine Improvments
  • False Positives Fixed
  • Bug Fixes
  • New Behavioral Scanning option available for beta testing for premium users. Th
  • Updated Code Signing Certificate

New in NoBot 1.0.4.9 (Jan 3, 2018)

  • Detection Improvments
  • Scanning Improvments
  • Bug Fixes
  • Improved debug logging. VirusTotal calls/requests will be logged when file reports are receivied successfully or unsuccessfully.
  • Fixed an issue with custom scan crashing when selecting certain directories. Or no directory at all.
  • Fixed an issue with Full scan not scanning sub directories inside the 'Temp' folder properly.
  • Fixed an issue with Expiration dates displayed in 'My Account' throwing exceptions due to improper date formats.
  • User Panel has been changed to 'My Account in settings.

New in NoBot 1.0.4.8 (Dec 3, 2017)

  • Detection Improvments
  • Bug Fixes
  • Fixed an issue when running custom scans on individual files would not bring up the option to re-scan.

New in NoBot 1.0.4.7 (Nov 29, 2017)

  • GUI improvments/changes.
  • Scanning Improvments.
  • False Positives Fixed.
  • Debug logging improved.
  • New 'Scan' Page GUI with information highlighted underneath when hovering over each scan button.
  • 'Scan Progress' is now listed under the scan info to show the progress of your current scan.
  • Scan Progress is now broken up into two stages. Stage 1 being Running Processes/Open Memory objects and User options selected inside of settings. Stage 2 being the File system scan it's self.
  • Registry scanning Improvments (users should see slight speed improvments with registry scanning)
  • 'Custom Scan' option added to scan external drives or individual folders. (User settings are disabled with this option except for VirusTotal Analysis)
  • 'Full Scan' option added. (User settings are enabled with this option)
  • 'Threat Scan' has replaced the old default scanning option. (User settings are enabled with this option)
  • Scanning has been improved to be more indepth (Users may or may not see an increase in scan times on some systems because of this)
  • Added a 'Scan again' button after a scan has finished. (This will bring you back to the Scan Page and allow you to pick another scan option)
  • The 'About' button has been moved to the settings page.
  • Users can now save their licensing information from the 'User Panel' or 'My Account' Page.

New in NoBot 1.0.4.6 (Nov 3, 2017)

  • Objects found after a scan will now automatically be checked by default
  • Minor Scanning Issues Fixed
  • False Positives Fixed
  • Detection Improvements
  • Pre-Loaded Virus Definitions updated

New in NoBot 1.0.4.5 (Aug 16, 2017)

  • Scan engine improvements
  • FIS has been removed as a beta option and is now implemented fully into the scan engine
  • Prior versions of the NoBot client will NOT work with the new Scan Engine/Database format
  • Debug logging improved
  • Fixed an issue where the "Scan File" feature would loop if the file being scanned was listed as an exception
  • Fixed some API communication issues
  • Windows Directory scanning will now be performed prior to Module scanning (If both options are checked)

New in NoBot 1.0.4.4 (Aug 9, 2017)

  • File Integrity Scanning/Detection Improvments
  • PUP/PUA Detection Improvements
  • Minor API Communication Issue Involving user activation Fixed

New in NoBot 1.0.4.3 (Aug 4, 2017)

  • Detection Improvments
  • Pre-Loaded Virus Definitions updated
  • Fixed False Positives
  • Added "File Integrity Scanning" as a Beta Scanning option
  • Fixed Activation/Purchasing issue where users wouldn't be able to activate right away after purchasing. This is now fixed. Users that purchase premium should receive their keys (via email) within a few minutes of purchase.

New in NoBot 1.0.4.2 (Jun 14, 2017)

  • Detection Improved
  • Pre-Loaded Virus Definitions updated
  • Fixed some False Positive issues from the Windows 10 Creator update
  • Scanning Improvements
  • Users can now scan on Windows XP machines with only the "Scan Windows Directories" option Checked on
  • Bug Fixes

New in NoBot 1.0.4.1 (Mar 31, 2017)

  • Detection Improvments
  • Pre-Loaded Virus Definitions updated
  • Fixed some ScanLog reporting issues
  • GUI/Icon Changes
  • Error handling improvments
  • Security improvments
  • Bug Fixes

New in NoBot 1.0.4.0 (Feb 12, 2017)

  • Detection Improvements
  • Pre-Loaded Virus Definitions updated
  • Fixed some compatability issues
  • Added Uninstall Option under Settings > User Panel > Uninstall
  • Fixed Scan log reporting. (Scan logs are smaller in size)
  • Minor bug fixes
  • Code Signing Updated. Now Using Digicert

New in NoBot 1.0.3.9 (Feb 7, 2017)

  • Detection Improvements
  • Security Improvements
  • False Positives Fixed
  • Fixed "Days Remaining" in user panel. Premium users should now see the correct amount of days they have left on their Premium account
  • Activation keys can now be activated using other emails. This is only recommended if you cannot access the email you purchased NoBot with. If you have to do this please contact us so that we can associate your Key with a proper email address.

New in NoBot 1.0.3.8 (Feb 2, 2017)

  • Fixed compatibility issues where some users were experiencing an error/crash upon launching NoBot for the first time
  • Debug Logging & error handling improved

New in NoBot 1.0.3.7 (Jan 31, 2017)

  • Detection Improvements
  • Registry Scanning Improved
  • New detection methods for Zbot Trojan (Zeus Bot)
  • Improved detection methods added for Hidden startup items
  • Confirmation message added before restoring files from quarantine
  • User Panel now also displays "Days remaining" for Premium users instead of just the expiration date

New in NoBot 1.0.3.6 (Jan 22, 2017)

  • Fixed Scan Button (Users may now scan again even after selecting no objects to be removed)
  • Scan Buttons are now disabled during scans and re-enabled after the scan has been completed (Prevents user error)
  • Confirmation message added before the user cancels any sort of file removal after a scan
  • Windows Directory scanning has been improved
  • Ability to scan inside of the Recycle bin has been added (Requires Windows Directory Scanning to be enabled in settings)
  • New Startup scanning techniques have been added
  • False positives caused by Registry scanning
  • Registry scanning will now scan for shell commands that try launching stub applications
  • Fixed scan log reporting

New in NoBot 1.0.3.5 (Jan 17, 2017)

  • Detection Improvements
  • "Threat Type" has been added to the scan tab
  • Automatic File Submission Option has been added
  • Minor bug fixes

New in NoBot 1.0.3.4 (Jan 17, 2017)

  • Detection Improvements
  • Slight Windows File scanning adjustments
  • Minor Registry scanning Improvements
  • Fixed False Positives
  • T.O.S Updated

New in NoBot 1.0.3.3 (Jan 12, 2017)

  • Pre-Loaded Virus Definitions updated
  • Users can now ignore registry keys/Startup Entries (This is not file specific)
  • Well known files are now ignored (via) hash or digital signature (Speeds up scanning)
  • Debug logging has been added under (Settings > User Panel > Debug Info)
  • Settings/Options are now handled differently
  • Windows Directory Scanning has been changed
  • Registry Scanning Detection Improved
  • Bug Fixes

New in NoBot 1.0.3.2 (Jan 5, 2017)

  • Pre-Loaded Virus Defintions updated
  • Detection Improvements
  • Windows Directory Scanning Improved
  • Registry Scanning Detection Improved
  • Bug Fix: "Time Elapsed" (Time Elapsed will now consistently update the scan duration)
  • Bug Fix: Update Labels (Labels now correspond with the proper update status)
  • Fixed Update Display Message (If Client update is available, The message will no longer hide behind the application)

New in NoBot 1.0.3.1 (Jan 2, 2017)

  • Pre-Loaded Virus Defintions updated
  • All links should be working properly and pointing to our new domain
  • Minor Scanning adjustments
  • Code Signing Signature fixed

New in NoBot 1.0.3.0 (Jan 2, 2017)

  • Some compatibility issues fixed
  • Contact Link Fixed

New in NoBot 1.0.2.9 (Dec 30, 2016)

  • Registry Scanning Will now Scan for PUP software running on Startup
  • Module Scanning will now scan for PUP hooks/injections
  • Detection Improved
  • Memory Scanning Speed Improved
  • Bug Fixes

New in NoBot 1.0.2.8 (Dec 28, 2016)

  • "Time Elapsed" has been added to the scan tab
  • Detection Improved
  • Scanning Speed Improved

New in NoBot 1.0.2.7 (Dec 27, 2016)

  • Detection Improved
  • Module Scanning Improved
  • Windows File Scanning Improved
  • Slight Scanning Speed Improvement
  • All links have been redirected to our new Home Domain: NoBotSecurity.com
  • Bug Fixes

New in NoBot 1.0.2.6 (Dec 27, 2016)

  • Detection Improved
  • Registry Scanning/File mapping Improved
  • Mapped Registry files can now be added to the ignore/exception list
  • Module Scanning Improved
  • Fixed False Positives

New in NoBot 1.0.2.5 (Dec 21, 2016)

  • Registry File Mapping Improved
  • Minor bug fixes
  • Fixed False Positives

New in NoBot 1.0.2.4 (Dec 20, 2016)

  • Detection Improved
  • Registry scanning/detection Improved
  • Registry keys are now mapped out to the files they're associated with and can be analysed by virustotal

New in NoBot 1.0.2.3 (Dec 20, 2016)

  • Detection Improved
  • Scanning speed improved
  • Fixed some False positives
  • System Tray notification will appear when successfully submitting a file to Virustotal

New in NoBot 1.0.2.2 (Dec 20, 2016)

  • Activation Bug Fixes
  • Scanning improvements

New in NoBot 1.0.2.1 (Dec 20, 2016)

  • VT Scan time improved
  • Detection improved
  • User Panel display bug fix

New in NoBot 1.0.2.0 (Dec 20, 2016)

  • Detection improved
  • Minor UI Changes
  • Premium users can now check their premium information in User Panel

New in NoBot 1.0.1.9 (Dec 20, 2016)

  • Virustotal scanning bug fixes
  • Detection improved
  • Minor UI Changes

New in NoBot 1.0.1.8 (Dec 20, 2016)

  • Virustotal API implemented (Thanks to the rest sharp team: https://github.com/restsharp/RestSharp)
  • Minor UI Changes
  • Bug Fixes