March 21st, 2012· Added: Stop all Internet Activity feature
· Added: Firefox 11 support
March 21st, 2012· Added: List view sorting for Programs list
· Added: Program Trust level can be set from the Program list view again
· Fixed issue: Display problem with some Application firewall rules
· Fixed issue: Program list view icons are not always displaying correctly in localized versions
· Fixed issue: Default program control setting should be Auto mode
· Fixed issue: Program list "kill" mode icon not displayed correctly
· Fixed issue: No warning is displayed when a program is set to "kill"
· Fixed issue: Various other improvements and fixes
November 10th, 2011· New user-friendly design: Easy for all levels of users, confirms protection at a glance
· Quick install: Makes securing your computer faster and easier than ever.
· Enhanced Cloud Security: 3rd generation cloud technologies detect 50,000 - 75,000 new applications every day and verify threats detected by behavioral scans.
· Online Backup-- free 2GB of storage space
· Browser security toolbar now supports Firefox 7 (prior versions of Firefox are not supported)
Plus fixed issues that occurred in some instances:
· Fixed issue: Not all Alert & Log settings persist after restart
· Fixed issue: Backup and Restore stop working after restarting
· Fixed issue: Installer- Allow Social Guard to be installed over ZA Free
· Fixed various other stability and usability fixes
April 27th, 2010· This latest beta release includes the addition of DefenseNet, a community-based configuration for your firewall, designed to reduce security alerts, providing virtually silent security without distraction.
· On Windows Vista and Windows 7, your network zone will automatically configure itself based on your choice of network type in the operating system (Public, Work, or Home.)
· The DefenseNet community-based program policy and SmartDefense Advisor features are now included in ZoneAlarm Free. You will not be confronted with security alerts when common, trusted applications attempt to connect to the Internet.
· Trial messaging at the startup of the client now refreshes with new content with each new day you use the product.
November 26th, 2009· Windows 7 operating system compatibility
New Browser Security toolbar:
· Spy site detection
· Signature and heuristic phishing detection
· Website safety check and rating