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Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus Changelog

What's new in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 9.0.29.51

Sep 2, 2020
  • Bug fixes

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 9.0.19.34 (Jan 25, 2018)

  • Bug Fixes

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 9.0.19.36 (Jan 23, 2018)

  • Updated:
  • Enables Registry key to allow Microsoft’s Jan 3rd Update.
  • Improvements to agent upgrade process.
  • Reduce occurrence of false positive detection of Windows 10 rootkits.
  • Fixed:
  • Multiple bug fixes.

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 9.0.18.44 (Nov 8, 2017)

  • Bug Fixes.

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 9.0.18.38 (Oct 11, 2017)

  • Bug fixes.

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 9.0.17.28 (Jul 20, 2017)

  • Bug Fixes

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 9.0.17.24 (Jun 20, 2017)

  • New file hash calculation to the agent log files.
  • Bug Fixes.

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 9.0.15.40 (Jun 20, 2017)

  • Eliminated Win 10 generated renewal messages prior to expiration.
  • Improved user experience on the upcoming Windows 10 Redstone 2 release.
  • Update copyright date.

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 9.0.14.58 (Jun 20, 2017)

  • Bug fixes.

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 9.0.13.62 (Jun 20, 2017)

  • Driver update for Windows 8 and Windows 10.

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 9.0.13.50 (Oct 31, 2016)

  • Improved:
  • Hardened scheduled scans.
  • Fixed:
  • BSOD with Microsoft wireless keyboards.
  • 4005 winlogon error.
  • Bug Fixes.

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 9.0.11.70 (Oct 31, 2016)

  • Improved:
  • Remove obsolete databases.
  • Bug fixes.

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 9.0.10.21 (Oct 31, 2016)

  • Updated:
  • Extend capability to rollout new features.

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 9.0.10.17 (Jul 19, 2016)

  • Harden uninstall routines.
  • Web Filtering is VM aware.

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 9.0.10.10 (Jun 29, 2016)

  • Updated:Enhancement to Threat Intelligence for Web Filtering.

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 9.0.9.78 (Jun 2, 2016)

  • Enhanced:
  • Update reliability.
  • Fixed:
  • Further scan engine improvements.
  • Bug fixes.

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 9.0.8.100 (Jun 2, 2016)

  • Fixed:
  • Further scan engine improvements and efficacy enhancements
  • Bug Fixes

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 9.0.8.80 (Apr 19, 2016)

  • Implementation of Microsoft Windows 10 user experience requirements.

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 9.0.8.69 (Feb 25, 2016)

  • Changed:
  • To conform to Microsoft user experience requirements for Window 10.
  • Bug fixes.

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 9.0.7.42 (Dec 22, 2015)

  • Added:
  • New method for differential feature activation.
  • UI enhancement for EULA reacceptance.
  • Improved:
  • Provide relevant in product messaging after a license swap.
  • Hardened service start.
  • Fixed:
  • Bug fixes.

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 9.0.6.18 (Nov 19, 2015)

  • Fixed:
  • Scan engine improvements.
  • Bug fixes.

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 9.0.6.14 (Nov 3, 2015)

  • Improved:
  • Hardened cloud communication.
  • Further scan engine improvements.

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 9.0.5.8 (Oct 13, 2015)

  • UEFI and Secure Boot Compatibility in Windows 10.
  • Ensure Edge stability with regards to WSA.

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 9.0.4.7 (Sep 24, 2015)

  • Improved:
  • Collect additional scan data.
  • Further scan engine improvements.
  • Fixed:
  • Bug fixes.

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 9.0.3.37 (Sep 24, 2015)

  • Updated:
  • Updated Web Filtering settings and block page.
  • Enhanced:
  • UI enhancements.
  • Improved:
  • Increased efficacy and stability.
  • Fixed:
  • Bug fixes.

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 9.0.2.21 (Aug 19, 2015)

  • Enhancements:
  • Additional support for Edge Browser.
  • Efficacy enhancements.
  • Fixed:
  • Scan engine improvements.
  • Bug fixes.

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 9.0.1.35 (Jul 23, 2015)

  • Updated UI for installer screen.
  • Bug fixes.

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 9.0.0.64 (Jul 23, 2015)

  • Implemented:
  • Correct OS version reporting for Windows versions 8.1 and above
  • Windows 10 compatibility
  • Improved:
  • Path normalization for Internet Explorer cache paths
  • Further scan engine improvements
  • Aligned agent states
  • Bug fixes

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 8.0.8.88 (May 5, 2015)

  • Updated:
  • Modified state and messaging for expiring business PC endpoints.
  • Fixed:
  • Fixed crash with Windows 10.

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 8.0.8.76 (May 5, 2015)

  • Improved Session Management

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 8.0.8.53 (Mar 24, 2015)

  • Updated:
  • Simplified and automated the process to switch from one specific build to another.
  • Enabled Suppression of certain tray messages once the message is acknowledged (closed or button pressed).
  • Enhanced:
  • Protection Messaging.
  • Cloud detection logic.
  • Detection and remediation of malware running in memory.

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 8.0.7.33 (Mar 4, 2015)

  • Fixed: Harden rollback routines.

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 8.0.7.28 (Mar 4, 2015)

  • Improved:
  • Hardened settings persistence
  • Further scan engine improvements

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 8.0.7.26 (Feb 19, 2015)

  • Added:
  • Additional PE data points.
  • Streamlined build configurations for specific partners.
  • Updated:
  • System Analyzer for Business.
  • Copyright date in UI.
  • Further scan engine improvements.
  • Fixed:
  • Scan issue over very large files.
  • Issue with URL handling in Chrome.

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 8.0.6.44 (Jan 8, 2015)

  • Fixed UI bug

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 8.0.6.28 (Dec 13, 2014)

  • Enhanced:
  • Journaling and rollback for very large change journals
  • Console data set
  • Added:
  • Support for new web filtering rollout
  • Fixed:
  • Conflict with Kaseya remote keyboard
  • Improved:
  • LSP chain repair during remediation
  • Updated:
  • User Interface for tray messages
  • Further scan engine improvements

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 8.0.5.111 (Nov 24, 2014)

  • Resolved:
  • Uninstall issue on XP and Vista 32 bit systems.
  • Improved:
  • Compatibility with 64 bit Internet Explorer on Windows 8 systems.

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 8.0.5.109 (Nov 20, 2014)

  • Further scan engine improvements.

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 8.0.5.107 (Nov 10, 2014)

  • Further scan engine improvements.
  • Compatibility with Dropbox overlay icons.

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 8.0.4.131 (Sep 29, 2014)

  • Further scan engine improvements.

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 8.0.4.123 (Sep 29, 2014)

  • False positive on Kaspersky Internet Security 2015.

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 8.0.4.104 (Jul 15, 2014)

  • Fixed:
  • Compatibility issues.
  • Added:
  • Proxy bypass key functionality.
  • Active threat registry key.

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 8.0.4.84 (Jun 13, 2014)

  • Modified time display to allow for renewal processing.
  • Further scan engine improvements.

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 8.0.4.70 (Apr 12, 2014)

  • Fixed:
  • Scanning over certain network configurations
  • Hardware compatibility with Dell Vostro

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 8.0.4.68 (Mar 31, 2014)

  • Logic to allow Chrome components’ recent updates
  • Further scan engine improvements

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 8.0.4.63 (Mar 7, 2014)

  • Further scan engine improvements.

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 8.0.4.61 (Feb 24, 2014)

  • Fixed:
  • Compatibility with Hyland Software applications.
  • Compatibility with some instances of Google Chrome.
  • Warning about some Citrix components
  • Improved:
  • Stability when analyzing system changes.
  • Text layout for some localized environments.
  • Proactive Cryptolocker blocking

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 8.0.4.57 (Feb 21, 2014)

  • Fixed:
  • Minor UI issues with Backup & Sync.
  • Handling deactivate commands from the console.
  • Improved:
  • Scanning folders on network drives.
  • Detection for the Expiro virus.
  • Compatibility with AdBlock.
  • Locking keycode changes when centrally managed.
  • Generic blocking of threats like Cryptolocker.

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 8.0.4.46 (Feb 11, 2014)

  • Fixed:
  • Delaying the system shutdown on Windows Server 2003.
  • Installing the agent when no user is logged in.
  • Reduced the CPU impact of file infector scanning
  • Improved:
  • Protection against untrusted BHOs.
  • Protection against Cryptolocker.
  • Generic protection against threats attempting to steal user information.

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 8.0.4.42 (Jan 14, 2014)

  • Fixed:
  • Updating the language file.
  • Password management support in Internet Explorer 11.
  • Executing new agent commands sent from Management Console.
  • Improved:
  • CPU usage is reduced during scans.
  • Registry reading performance when under high contention.
  • Detection of script viruses.
  • Speed of uninstallation.
  • Implemented:
  • Automatic cleanup of old rollback data.
  • Days remaining under My Account are hidden when the keycode is hidden.

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 8.0.4.17 (Oct 4, 2013)

  • Implemented:
  • More than 4,000 improvements throughout the product, significantly enhancing all areas of protection, usability, and the core functionality.
  • A fresh new UI which makes important features easily accessible.
  • New Realtime Anti-phishing which blocks phishing websites even if they are only seen by a single user.
  • New Webroot Infrared which blocks advanced persistent threats with a multi-layer defense engine.
  • Simplified configuration options across the product, making it easier to use and set up.
  • Automatic adaptive installation custom tailoring Webroot to your system as it installs.
  • Improved malware cleanup and detection throughout the product.
  • Lighter footprint, reducing memory, CPU, and disk resource requirements.
  • Added:
  • Proxy configuration options pre-install.
  • Context sensitive help throughout the UI.
  • Handling for PUAs.
  • Access to Backup & Sync from within Windows Explorer.
  • Compatibility with Windows 8.1.
  • Fixed:
  • Compatibility with other security solutions and third party products.
  • UI performance on lower end graphics cards.

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 8.0.3.3 (Oct 4, 2013)

  • Updated:
  • Updated build number to allow compatibility with Windows 8.1. No other changes.

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 8.0.2.174 (Oct 4, 2013)

  • Improved:
  • Stability on Windows 8.1
  • Compatibility with receiving network data on Windows 8
  • Compatibility with some foreign keystrokes
  • Compatibility with certain keyboard configurations
  • Compatibility with AuthenTec fingerprint sensors
  • Fixed:
  • Disabling Novell authentication packages during malware cleanup
  • Added:
  • Extended blocking of Shell registry changes to HKU keys

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 8.0.2.167 (Aug 8, 2013)

  • Fixed:
  • Potentially dropping the first keystroke on localized platforms.
  • A crash when prompting for an email address on installation on localized OSs.
  • Compatibility with Google Chrome’s nacl64.exe.
  • General RealTime Shield functionality
  • Compatibility with the new version of ExploitShield, now part of MalwareBytes.

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 8.0.2.155 (Jun 19, 2013)

  • Improved:
  • Performance when installed alongside Citrix environments.
  • Added:
  • Central management for controlling System Cleaner settings and controls in the online management console.
  • Heuristics to detect a new AutoCAD virus.
  • Fixed:
  • Compatibility issues with proxy settings during and after installation.
  • Incompatibility with ESET’s self-protection on Windows 8.
  • Processing detection configuration option when program launches.
  • EICAR is now submitted as an executable file to be displayed within the console.

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 8.0.2.147 (May 29, 2013)

  • Fixed: Checking proxy settings when automatically installing on localized OS

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 8.0.2.145 (May 16, 2013)

  • Improved:
  • Compatibility with F5 VPN
  • Application performance on XenApp servers
  • Handling of proxy configuration
  • Compatibility with DiskDirector
  • Malware cleanup of registry threats
  • System Analyzer malware detection
  • Support for virtual machines and cloned environments
  • Fixed:
  • Removing some detected components of malware on reboot
  • Updating protection statistic values on XP in SME
  • Network-level compatibility on terminal servers
  • Compatibility with Kaseya Agent Internet Access Protection Extension
  • Triggering of multiple scheduled scans
  • Browser compatibility with Sandbox 4.1 beta
  • Instability in certain SME environments
  • Added:
  • Automatic proxy detection for SME

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 8.0.2.127 (Mar 28, 2013)

  • Improved:
  • Agent shutdown speed
  • Behavior logging in Windows Event Logs
  • Kernel keylogger protection
  • Migration process for Prevx users to SecureAnywhere
  • Added:
  • A registry value of type DWORD named NoStatistics under HKCU\Software\WRData which, when set to 1, disables the behavior statistics on the status screen
  • Fixed:
  • An issue with changed settings and local database data on shutdown
  • Compatiblity with Jeeves GARP software
  • Identifying cloud managed configuration settings
  • Other:
  • Minor UI changes

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 8.0.2.118 (Mar 28, 2013)

  • Improved:
  • Performance on Windows XP
  • General System Cleaner functionality
  • General System Analyzer functionality
  • General RealTime Shield functionality
  • In-product messaging regarding Backup & Sync
  • Added:
  • Agent checks for updates when no user is logged in
  • Other Changes:
  • Minor UI modifications

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 8.0.2.109 (Feb 14, 2013)

  • Compatibility with new Windows XP Updates

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 8.0.2.105 (Feb 14, 2013)

  • Backup & Sync behavior:
  • Cleanup of ZeroAccess
  • Compatibility with the following 3rd party applications:
  • Adguard Ads Blocker
  • CycleServer
  • Google Video Chat
  • Instant Text 7 Pro
  • Keyboard Express
  • OmniPass password management software
  • RoboForm2Go
  • ShortKeys
  • General compatibility with hotkey applications
  • Identity Shield behavior
  • Keylogging protection
  • Padlock icon behavior
  • Scan functionality
  • Scan reporting
  • Fixed:
  • Issue using Alt+D in Opera with the Identity Shield enabled
  • Keystroke entry issues on some localized keyboards
  • Other:
  • Minor UI updates

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 8.0.2.96 (Dec 20, 2012)

  • Improved:
  • System performance and reduced the background overhead of SecureAnywhere
  • Fixed:
  • Issue with unnecessary Firewall prompts

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 8.0.2.93 (Dec 19, 2012)

  • Improved:
  • Identity Protection compatibility with Firefox
  • Keylogger protection on Windows 8
  • Scan functionality
  • Fixed:
  • Compatibility with Google Toolbar
  • System Cleaner issue with Pegasus Email configuration files
  • Issue with "Scan with Webroot" and "Permanently Erase with Webroot" context menu options
  • Other Changes:
  • Changed Identity Shield padlock back to yellow for visual impairment compliance. Webroot still protects HTTP sites as well as HTTPS

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 8.0.2.85 (Dec 18, 2012)

  • Issue regarding Identity Protection and AOL browser software

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 8.0.2.79 (Dec 15, 2012)

  • Added:
  • Additional logic to address Zero Day threats
  • Further CAPTCHA logic
  • Tray icon right-click option to Control Active Processes (Consumer edition only)
  • Improved:
  • Backup & Sync functionality
  • Filename normalization
  • Handling of active threats
  • Handling of applications running from servers
  • Handling of DLL scanning on network shares
  • Identity Shield functionality
  • Installation functionality
  • Protection against information stealing threats
  • Protection against malicious BHOs injected into the browser
  • Recycle Bin name resolving
  • Scan functionality
  • Fixed:
  • Login issue on Windows 8 systems
  • Firefox support in Windows 8 with Identity Shield
  • Handling user account switching
  • Update handling
  • Other Changes:
  • Changed Identity Shield padlock to green
  • Webroot now protects HTTP sites as well as HTTPS
  • Minor UI changes

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 8.0.2.43 (Dec 8, 2012)

  • Improved:
  • Compatibility with WildTangent games
  • Firewall functionality on Windows 8
  • Handling of registry keys during malware cleanup
  • Program update process
  • Added:
  • Enhanced license check functionality
  • Fixed:
  • A stray crash related to Backup & Sync feature
  • Pre-install proxy support
  • Minor bug fixes for user interface

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 8.0.2.37 (Nov 10, 2012)

  • Improved:
  • Password Management installation process
  • System Cleaner functionality
  • Backup & Sync functionality
  • Windows 8 compatibility
  • Status reporting
  • Added:
  • Functionality for upcoming release of Password Management toolbar in Google Chrome
  • Fixed:
  • Issue with Backup & Sync overlay icons
  • Stray crash involving System Analyzer

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 8.0.2.27 (Nov 2, 2012)

  • Minor UI improvements
  • Enabled new Backup & Sync capability in agent so it is available as accounts are transitioned to this solution over the next several weeks.

New in Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 8.0.2.14 (Sep 24, 2012)

  • Added:
  • More than 6,000 changes across the product
  • New user experience, scan screens, and pre-install process
  • New trial license key procedure
  • Full language support
  • Right-click file erasing in Windows Explorer
  • More granular control over system cleaner scheduling
  • Zero Day Shield, USB Shield, and Offline Shield for additional layered protection
  • Improved:
  • Dramatically reduced system performance overhead
  • Significant efficacy improvements
  • Significant cleanup improvements throughout
  • Windows 8 Support
  • Compatibility with other security solutions
  • Chrome Support
  • System Cleaner strength and identified applications
  • Infected system file repair
  • Terminal Server support
  • Ease of use and simplified configuration options
  • Fixed:
  • Several fixes from customer reports
  • Improved stability overall