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Spyware Terminator Changelog

What's new in Spyware Terminator 2.8.0.1 Beta

Jul 9, 2010
  • Spyware Terminator now supports 64bit OS (Windows Vista, Windows 7)

New in Spyware Terminator 2.7.2.125 (May 26, 2010)

  • New modern design – The improved design provides an easy to use intuitive interface for less experienced users. More experienced users have greater ability to configure the program and customize its robust functions.
  • Protection levels:
  • Basic level – For less experienced users, Spyware Terminator determines nearly all issues for them, making the application safer and easier for them to use. The user simply selects Install Mode when installing an application. If an action is blocked by Spyware Terminator, the block alert will be displayed and the user can change Spyware Terminator’s decision through a Review list.
  • Advanced level – (Best suited for previous Spyware Terminator users.) The Real-Time Shield Alerts are displayed in a new design, where users can select Basic or Advanced display. For more experienced users this mode lets them determine all actions. Experienced users can also select a Custom Mode and configure settings for each shield.
  • Install Mode – Spyware Terminator 2.7 also includes an Install Mode that automatically detects programs being installed and allows users to temporarily place Real-Time Protection on hold while the program installs. All actions are added into a white list. In the current version, it can be run only from an auto-detection dialog or from a Real Time Shield Alert. Additionally, the user can switch to Allow or Deny Mode.
  • Allow Mode – All actions guarded by Spyware Terminator are allowed, instead of being denied as threats which are automatically blocked.
  • Deny Mode – All actions guarded by Spyware Terminator are denied, instead of being allowed as safe items.
  • White List – contains a list of user added programs that are allowed by all shields without asking.
  • Black List – contains a list of user added actions, which are denied by all shields without asking.
  • Review List – All actions are automatically added to a Review List giving the user an opportunity to change their decision about previously allowed or denied actions.
  • HIPS Modes – Version 2.7 also features an enhanced HIPS function allowing the user to choose from two application controls based on their experience level.
  • Low Mode is designed for less experienced users and will reduce the number of HIPS alerts.
  • High Mode is suitable for experienced users, who want to have their computer fully controlled.
  • Custom Shields

New in Spyware Terminator 2.6.7.125 Beta (Feb 17, 2010)

  • Spyware Terminator 2.6.7.125 Beta Features:
  • Anti-phishing Protection
  • As the development of online payment systems using credit cards continues to grow, phishing attacks are alarmingly on the increase.
  • These fraudulent attacks are detected and blocked by the new Anti-phishing Protection in Web Security Guard. This version is currently only compatible with Internet Explorer.
  • How does Anti-phishing Protection work?
  • Anti-phishing Protection is a real-time phishing filter that detects and blocks fraudulent sites and phishing sites from loading into your browser. If the website is evaluated as being misused by phishing, access will be blocked and a blocked phishing notification window will appear that will allowing you to choose whether to enter the website or block it completely.
  • You can add your favourite websites to a White list which Anti-phishing Protection will ignore, ensuring your computer is effectively protected, Anti-phishing Protection uses a databse of safe websites that is updated regularly by more than a million users worldwide.

New in Spyware Terminator 2.6.6.196 (Feb 15, 2010)

  • Added Turkish Language option

New in Spyware Terminator 2.6.5.111 (Dec 8, 2009)

  • Scheduled Scan & Client-to-Client Updater
  • This version includes an improved client-to-client Updater that now shows the user much more detailed information. The Scheduled Scan has also been improved to run scans at faster speeds than in the previous version.
  • Social Networking
  • Does Spyware Terminator work for you? Then come join us at social networking sites such as Twitter or MySpace where users will be constantly informed about the latest threats and where you can find information about all our latest products. Your feedback is important to us!

New in Spyware Terminator 2.6.3.592 Beta (Nov 4, 2009)

  • Optimized Scan:
  • This new beta version allows you to minimize used resources when you minimize the Spyware Terminator Center to taskbar during a scan. You'll have more resources available for other applications that you may want to use while scanning.
  • These bugs have been fixed:
  • Items wrongfully added to Black List through the Real-Time Shield alert
  • Black & White Lists appearing in the System32 folder
  • Duplicate items in the Black & White Lists
  • Inability to hide the Spyware Terminator System Tray icon
  • Improved behavior of Install Mode

New in Spyware Terminator 2.6.1.239 (Sep 22, 2009)

  • Improved System Settings Restore
  • System Settings utility allows users to restore the default system settings when they experience difficulties that may be caused by spyware, e.g., changed start page, default search provider and other default system settings.
  • The list of system settings that can be reset to default settings has been extended to include disabled Regedit, disabled Task Manager, disabled MSCONFIG, disabled Security Center notification, disabled Background tab and disabled Display in Control Panel. These system settings are often targets of various malware and disabling them may cause you serious trouble.
  • Spyware Terminator Tips
  • Tips section on the Help & Support tab brings Spyware Terminator users useful tips on using the application. Tips are also displayed at the start of the application

New in Spyware Terminator 2.6.0.110 (Aug 26, 2009)

  • With Internet threats on the rise, Crawler has taken the initiative to reduce this danger by enhancing Web Security Guard which provides Online Protection within Spyware Terminator. This new version of Spyware Terminator 2.6.0.110 now offers enhanced built-in protection to prevent infection of your computer

New in Spyware Terminator 2.5.8.145 (Jul 1, 2009)

  • New modern design – The improved design provides an easy to use intuitive interface for less experienced users. More experienced users have greater ability to configure the program and customize its robust functions.
  • Protection levels:
  • Basic level – For less experienced users, Spyware Terminator determines nearly all issues for them, making the application safer and easier for them to use. The user simply selects Install Mode when installing an application. If an action is blocked by Spyware Terminator, the block alert will be displayed and the user can change Spyware Terminator’s decision through a Review list.
  • Advanced level – (Best suited for previous Spyware Terminator users.) The Real-Time Shield Alerts are displayed in a new design, where users can select Basic or Advanced display. For more experienced users this mode lets them determine all actions. Experienced users can also select a Custom Mode and configure settings for each shield.
  • Install Mode – Spyware Terminator 2.5 also includes an Install Mode that automatically detects programs being installed and allows users to temporarily place Real-Time Protection on hold while the program installs. All actions are added into a white list. In the current version, it can be run only from an auto-detection dialog or from a Real Time Shield Alert. Additionally, the user can switch to Allow or Deny Mode.
  • Allow Mode – All actions guarded by Spyware Terminator are allowed, instead of being denied as threats which are automatically blocked.
  • Deny Mode – All actions guarded by Spyware Terminator are denied, instead of being allowed as safe items.
  • White List – contains a list of user added programs that are allowed by all shields without asking.
  • Black List – contains a list of user added actions, which are denied by all shields without asking.
  • Review List – All actions are automatically added to a Review List giving the user an opportunity to change their decision about previously allowed or denied actions.
  • HIPS Modes – Version 2.5 also features an enhanced HIPS function allowing the user to choose from two application controls based on their experience level.
  • Low Mode is designed for less experienced users and will reduce the number of HIPS alerts.
  • High Mode is suitable for experienced users, who want to have their computer fully controlled.
  • Custom Shields – enable experienced users to specify Real-Time Shield behavior in detail.

New in Spyware Terminator 2.5.8.35 Beta (Jun 25, 2009)

  • This version of Spyware Terminator brings a specially designed feature for laptop users. Portable PC recognizes when the laptop is running on battery power and automatically postpones the planned scan until it is plugged in again.
  • The behavior of Basic Mode, one of two real-time protection modes, has been significantly modified in this version of Spyware Terminator. Problems with accidental blocking of some items have been solved. Users of Basic Mode will also receive top protection against malware with minimal alerts, thanks to our extensive database of nearly 1,000,000 items.

New in Spyware Terminator 2.5.7.140 RC (Jun 3, 2009)

  • Adjusted Updater
  • Test of the new built-in client-to-client udpater helped us to finetune it before the release of this release candidate. We hope that this new udpate option will become widely popular among our users.
  • Tools
  • Hosts information view fixed
  • "Select All" Button was added

New in Spyware Terminator 2.5.0.543 Beta 2 (Oct 9, 2008)

  • Improved settings of ClamAV
  • Improved Install mode detection dialog
  • Added multiselect in White and Black List
  • Added help links on Real-Time Shield alerts
  • Fixed install mode bugs
  • Fixed graphical issues and other minor bugs
  • The setup size has been reduced, and the remaining data will be downloaded afterwards.

New in Spyware Terminator 2.1.0.285 Beta (Jan 22, 2008)

  • New features:
  • Significantly improved resource management of Spyware Terminator services
  • Vastly improved speeds of Fast Spyware and Full Spyware scans
  • All weblinks in Spyware Terminator now open with your default browser
  • Improved Vista support
  • Improved XP Limited Account support
  • Improved ClamAV integration
  • Font in the scan report changed to Tahoma

New in Spyware Terminator 1.9.3.142 (Jun 14, 2007)

  • XP Home Service Registration Fix
  • Minor bugfixes

New in Spyware Terminator 1.8.4.965 (Mar 15, 2007)

  • Detection of the Encryptable stream in thumbs.db as Safe

New in Spyware Terminator 1.5.0.714 (Jul 13, 2006)

  • Added "Install Driver Error" dialog for installation under Power User account
  • Changed design of "Incorrect RS Shutdown" dialog
  • Realtime Shield "ClamAV Scan of Large Files" bug fixed
  • Realtime Shield "Invalid Parent Process Info" bug fixed
  • FAQ dialog "Bad text pos. after the change of Language" bug fixed