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Outpost Security Suite Pro Changelog

What's new in Outpost Security Suite Pro 9.3 Build 4934.708.2079

Dec 1, 2015
  • The following improvements have been made:
  • Digital signatures verification logic is improved
  • Significant optimization of product start process is performed. Product start time is reduced in several times, system responsiveness during boot up and product updates download is improved
  • The following issues have been fixed:
  • Issue with network operations driver start during installation on Windows 10 is fixed
  • Issue with descriptor leak during product operation is fixed
  • Issue with installation on systems with CPU lacking SSE2 support is fixed
  • Inability to update version 9.1 with specified configuration password is fixed
  • Issue with database update infinite loop during installation over version 9.1 with import of configuration with specific time for updates check is fixed
  • Setup wizard operation logic on systems with installed ESET Antivirus is improved
  • Issue with display of some processes in File and Registry Monitor on 64-bit platforms is fixed

New in Outpost Security Suite Pro 9.2 Build 4859.708.2041 (Sep 14, 2015)

  • The following improvements have been made:
  • Windows 10 support
  • Installation on a clean system with no need to reboot
  • Optimized performance of the application rating process
  • The following issues have been fixed:
  • Eliminated system lags during application rating process previously revealed by several applications
  • Fixed an occasional service crash after quitting the hybernation mode
  • Fixed an issue of applying exceptions while the antivirus operates with network resources
  • Eliminated an occasional BSOD when attempting to deactivate specific types of malware
  • Fixed an occasional service crash when attempting to deactivate specific types of malware
  • Fixed an issue of protection components management in the main window
  • Fixed an issue of detecting malware objects during context scanning
  • Fixed display of base update time in the main window
  • Fixed an issue of occasional control channel overflow in the driver when downloading torrents.

New in Outpost Security Suite Pro 9.1 Build 4652.701.1951 (Aug 5, 2014)

  • The following issues have been fixed:
  • Issue of high resource consumption resulting in occasional breakdowns of audio streaming is fixed

New in Outpost Security Suite Pro 9.1 Build 4643.690.1951 (Feb 27, 2014)

  • The following improvements have been made:
  • Optimized detection of potentially unwanted applications
  • New search categories for malware and potentially unwanted applications are available in antivirus settings
  • SmartDecision operation algorithms. Decreased number of issues with unjustified understatement of applications’ rating
  • Extended version support for Internet Explorer for Quick Tune panel
  • The following issues have been fixed:
  • Issue with incorrect displaying of antivirus base release time
  • Quick Scan: the issue with some system catalogs missing in the checklist under x64, was fixed
  • Possible cases of BSOD with Driver of network operations were fixed
  • The issue with possible traffic blocking on configuring the computer as a router
  • Possible system freeze on web browsing under Windows XP was fixed

New in Outpost Security Suite Pro 9.0 Build 4537.670.1937 (Dec 27, 2013)

  • Possible installation procedure failure on process scanning is fixed
  • Impossibility to continue installation on detecting of partially incompatible products on Windows XP is fixed

New in Outpost Security Suite Pro 9.0 Build 4535.670.1937 (Dec 19, 2013)

  • The following improvements have been made:
  • Outpost can install and run an on-demand malware scanner in Windows Safe Mode
  • Major upgrade to URL BlackList. Outpost 9 uses a new URL processing algorithm to protect users against accessing fraudulent websites, and increases its knowledgebase of bad sites thanks to regular updates
  • Outpost can be installed on an infected system, detect and remove malware during installation
  • Agnitum Live Disk. Users can now create a bootable rescue CD or USB drive with Agnitum Live Disk utility. This tool will eliminate the malware that is preventing Outpost from being installed and clears the way for a normal installation process
  • The following issues have been fixed:
  • An update error emerging during antivirus base downloads was fixed
  • Improved stability of quarantine operations
  • Improved stability of ImproveNet module’s update process
  • Improved stability of operations with Process Activity
  • Improved stability of creating rules in the Process Activity
  • Improved stability of Service during the checks of digital signatures
  • The logic of applying updated presets was optimized
  • Issues with default installation of specific parameters on creating a new configuration were fixed
  • The system of application rating was optimized
  • The issue with impossibility of closing down the alert window on a terminated process, was fixed
  • The issue of blank lines in Antimalware logs was fixed
  • Errors in detecting local networks using IPv6 were fixed
  • Possible out-of-service response from the network operations driver was fixed
  • An issue with detecting malware in files with space at the end of filename was fixed

New in Outpost Security Suite Pro 8.1.2 Build 4313.670.1936 (Oct 18, 2013)

  • The following issues have been fixed:
  • Possible operating system freezes on using browsers on Windows XP are fixed

New in Outpost Security Suite Pro 8.1.1 Build 4312.687.1936 (Oct 3, 2013)

  • Windows 8.1 support
  • Fixed a pool overflow vulnerability in sandbox driver that cause operating system crashes or can be exploited to execute system level code.

New in Outpost Security Suite Pro 8.1 Build 4298.670.1907 RC (May 27, 2013)

  • The following improvements have been made:
  • Extended abilities to intercept intrusions into process memory using processes shared memory areas
  • Extended HIPS monitoring area on Windows 8
  • Improved product operation with Fast User Switch
  • Improved logic of driver operation with IPv6 addresses
  • Improved archived malware cure rate
  • Improved SmartDesicion characteristics
  • Improved entertainment mode logic
  • Improved scan results presentation logic
  • Improved context scan processing logic
  • Improved Quarantine module logic
  • Presets are updated
  • The following issues have been fixed:
  • Known GUI and service BSODs are fixed
  • AFW: Several reported crashes in firewall driver are fixed
  • AFW: Obsolete addresses cleanup issue is fixed (could affect network connections throughput)
  • Rules autocreation logic vulnerability is fixed
  • Possible application blockings on Fast User Switch are removed
  • Possible product setup issue caused by MS Redistributable Package version conflicts is fixed
  • Inability to install product on Windows 8 on exceeding the number of filters installed in protocol stack is fixed
  • Issues with logic of assigning SmartDesicion rating to several applications are fixed
  • Issue with high-priority low-level firewall rules creation is fixed
  • Possible delays, freezes and unavailability of Windows Audio service on Windows Vista are fixed
  • Issues with product update via proxy server are fixed
  • Several issues with individual sites configuration in QuickTune plug-in are fixed
  • Possible UI issues and glitches are fixed
  • Typing errors in GUI are fixed
  • GUI issues with rules creation for critical objects are fixed
  • Defects in product prompts under low screen resolution are fixed
  • Typos and errors in national localizations are fixed
  • Incorrect filters operation in packet log and firewall is fixed
  • Possible operating system freezes on using Opera browser are fixed
  • Reported memory and resources leaks are fixed
  • Outpost Pro and Spam Terrier compatibility issues are fixed

New in Outpost Security Suite Pro 8.0 Build 4164.652.1856 (Dec 17, 2012)

  • The following improvements have been made:
  • New, more user-friendly interface
  • Full compatibility with Windows 8
  • Improved 64-bit OS protection
  • Smaller installation package
  • Improved compatibility with Microsoft Action Center
  • Updated network activity presets for system processes
  • The following issues have been fixed:
  • The vulnerability after reverting to non-GUI operation mode (Computer Lock)
  • The firewall crashing under Windows 8
  • Several service and GUI crashes
  • ICMP traffic on Windows 8 is now filtered correctly
  • Issues with sending excess information to ImproveNet
  • GUI freeze when the Event Viewer is in use
  • Certain graphical element positioning errors

New in Outpost Security Suite Pro 7.6 Build 3984.645.1842 (Oct 26, 2012)

  • The following improvements have been made:
  • Windows 8 support: general drivers support
  • Windows 8 support: blocking of infected Metro applications
  • Capabilities of suspicious files detection and sending them for analysis are extended
  • Windows Action Center support is improved
  • Processing of IPv6 addresses is improved
  • ICMPv6 support in firewall rules names
  • Logs are moved from the product folder into the common Application Data folder
  • Blockpost module operation in suspended protection mode is improved
  • The following issues have been fixed:
  • Issues with torrent clients are fixed (zero connections, slow-downs, freezes)
  • Attack Detection issues are fixed, reaction logic in case of multiple attackers is improved
  • BSOD’s caused by network applications operation in fast networks are fixed
  • Blocking and freezing issues caused by the content filtering mechanism are fixed
  • Low-level rules priority issues are fixed

New in Outpost Security Suite Pro 7.5.3.3942.608.1810 (Jun 18, 2012)

  • Closed connections are now not counted and displayed in network activity monitor
  • Performance issues with torrent clients

New in Outpost Security Suite Pro 7.5.3.3941.604.1810 (Jun 6, 2012)

  • The following improvements have been made:
  • Memory consumption of Anti-Malware module lowered by approximately 20%
  • Size of Anti-Malware database decreased
  • The following issues have been fixed:
  • Issues with Java 7 and IPv6 on Windows 7
  • Issues with MySQL and IPv6 on Windows 7
  • Issues with Remote Desktop and IPv6 on Windows 7
  • Causes of several of the most commonly reported crashes fixed
  • Anti-Malware engine crashes could occur on hacked UPX samples on x64 platform,
  • Some kind of malware may have not been detected by the x64 version of the engine (though x86 version could detect them).

New in Outpost Security Suite Pro 7.5.2.3939.602.1809 (Feb 21, 2012)

  • New:
  • The more stable Microsoft C++ RunTime library delivers smooth installation and stable product behavior
  • The UI visualization library has been updated to enhance the product’s visualization performance
  • Proactive Protection:
  • New system objects and critical locations are secured by System Guard, which helps to block unknown malware attempts to activate in the system and/or steal data
  • Anti-Malware (Anti-Spyware):
  • Ability to unpack archives with Unicode national symbols in their names
  • Sorting by Object and Type of objects in Quarantine
  • New support for Java Archive and Android application package file formats for on-access detection
  • First-pass reclassification of malware database to identify grayware samples
  • Improved:
  • Self-protection is improved, preventing malicious software from ending the GUI process
  • Firewall:
  • Decreased file system load by applications that repeatedly access network resources via NetBIOS
  • Anti-Malware (Anti-Spyware):
  • Improved usability of the restoration from Quarantine window
  • Improved archive scanning
  • Fixed:
  • Causes of several of the most commonly reported crashes fixed
  • Memory leaks fixed
  • Proactive Protection:
  • Decreased amount of Smart Decision false positives
  • Presets and automatic rules creation suggested for suspicious and potentially dangerous software
  • Display of lines in the Application Guard list is now accurate
  • Anti-Spam:
  • Several frequently-reported crashes and freezes fixed
  • Problems with finishing training in earlier versions have been resolved
  • Web Control:
  • IE9 crashes with Quick Tune enabled have been fixed
  • Errors in the number of blocked sites in the Main Window have been fixed
  • Anti-Malware (Anti-Spyware):
  • Possible issues with updates of the Anti-Spyware database have been fixed
  • Language settings no longer reset during installation on top of a version using a different language
  • Detection issues with SmartScan enabled have been fixed
  • Issues with detection of malware in UPX archives have been fixed
  • Issue with detection during context scan has been fixed
  • Issue with inability to save files from Quarantine to other drives has been fixed
  • Interface:
  • Visual issues in Network Activity and Process Activity have been fixed
  • Visual issues in the logs have been fixed

New in Outpost Security Suite Pro 7.5.3791.596.1681.481 (Jul 14, 2011)

  • The 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

New in Outpost Security Suite Pro 7.5.3720.574.1668.464 (Jun 24, 2011)

  • Minor GUI fixes

New in Outpost Security Suite Pro 7.5.3717.574.1668.464 (Jun 15, 2011)

  • Performance:
  • On-demand antimalware is up to 2.5 times faster
  • On-access antimalware is up to 2 times faster
  • Web page filtering is 3x faster
  • Updated SmartScan delivers up to 5 times faster subsequent antimalware scans
  • Filtering for spyware sites is up to 100 times faster
  • 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
  • Auto-Learn mode now operates more securely, even on infected PCs
  • 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
  • Support for mobile broadband devices under Windows 7
  • Redesigned pop-up dialogs for more intuitive operation
  • What’s Fixed:
  • Content filter and firewall operational issues under Windows 7 and Windows Vista
  • Blocking by keywords issues
  • Issues while streaming videos on YouTube
  • Performance issues on Windows 7 machines
  • Issues while using BitTorrent clients (including performance issues)
  • Anti-Malware issues
  • Most commonly reported causes of system crashes
  • Decreased number of Application Guard false positives
  • Minor GUI fixes

New in Outpost Security Suite Pro 7.5.3701.574.1664 RC (May 28, 2011)

  • Updated 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.
  • Faster content filtering Improved:
  • In the ongoing struggle to balance ease-of-use with optimal performance, Agnitum engineers have reworked the Web Control module to reduce the resource load without impacting PC security.
  • 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.
  • Full firewall compatibility with mobile broadband devices Improved:
  • Outpost 7.5 provides enhanced filtering for the traffic generated by mobile broadband devices (such as 3G modems) to further safeguard laptops and other portable devices from threats carried by unverified connections.
  • 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.

New in Outpost Security Suite Pro 7.5.3637.567.1632 Public Beta (Mar 15, 2011)

  • Updated 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.
  • Faster content filtering:
  • In the ongoing struggle to balance ease-of-use with optimal performance, Agnitum engineers have reworked the Web Control module to reduce the resource load without impacting PC security. Here is some data from our internal tests to illustrate the speed increases:
  • HTML filtering is 50 times faster than in earlier versions;
  • Ad-site filtering is now 25 times faster;
  • Spyware-site filtering is now up to 100 times faster.
  • 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.
  • Full firewall compatibility with mobile broadband devices:
  • Outpost 7.5 provides enhanced filtering for the traffic generated by mobile broadband devices (such as 3G modems) to further safeguard laptops and other portable devices from threats carried by unverified connections.
  • 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.

New in Outpost Security Suite Pro 7.1.3415.520.1247 (Feb 4, 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

New in Outpost Security Suite Pro 7.0.4.3412.520.1245 (Dec 10, 2010)

  • Preset rules for product executables are fixed
  • Most commonly reported crashes are fixed

New in Outpost Security Suite Pro 7.0.4.3400.520.1244 (Oct 12, 2010)

  • After upgrading the previous version or importing configuration, Auto-Learn mode was enabled
  • Nonpaged memory pool leak

New in Outpost Security Suite Pro 7.0.4.3398.519.1243 (Oct 4, 2010)

  • The 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

New in Outpost Security Suite Pro 7.0.3.3392.517.1242 (Aug 24, 2010)

  • The following improvements have been made:
  • Multiple stability improvements in kernel drivers
  • The following issues have been fixed:
  • Inability to exit from Entertainment Mode
  • Freeze during torrent downloading
  • 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
  • Possible system crash while working with several mobile devices
  • 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

New in Outpost Security Suite Pro 7.0.2.3377.514.1238 (Jul 29, 2010)

  • The 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

New in Outpost Security Suite Pro 7.0.1 3376.514.1234 (Jun 19, 2010)

  • The 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

New in Outpost Security Suite Pro 7.0 3373.514.1234 (Jun 5, 2010)

  • The 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

New in Outpost Security Suite Pro 7.0 3371.514.1232.401 (May 26, 2010)

  • New 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
  • New File and Folder Lock component:
  • Protection of access to files and folders specified by user
  • 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
  • Enhanced Firewall component:
  • Channel load between driver and monitoring service significantly decreased
  • Improved traffic filtering performance in P2P networks
  • New stateful packet inspection (SPI) for UDP protocol
  • New invalid TCP flag filtering
  • Improved content filtering algorithm now excludes local traffic and binary threads
  • Fixed critical issues in TDI/TLI filters under Windows 2000/XP/Vista increases system stability
  • Redesigned Process Activity:
  • Activity log moved to a separate page
  • Process modules list added
  • Ability to quarantine suspicious process or module
  • Improved algorithm used to define I/O counters
  • 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
  • Web Control component:
  • Web pages can be blocked according to keywords included in URL and page body

New in Outpost Security Suite Pro 7.0 3330.505.1221 Beta (Apr 10, 2010)

  • Application 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.
  • File and folder lock New! :
  • File & Folder Lock functionality enables protection of locally-stored assets from corruption, modification or illegal access by other users or malware. With just a few clicks within the “File and Folder Lock” section of the Proactive Protection settings panel in Outpost, you can simply select a folder or file you wish to protect and set limitations by defining access password.
  • Real-time File and Registry Activity monitoring New! :
  • File and Registry Activity provides an invaluable opportunity to look into system events at a closer range by monitoring activity of any given active process and tracking system changes in real time. The user can analyze every active process, its path and time as well as track registry modifications in order to take action with Outpost’s ample functionality.
  • 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.
  • Restored Content Filter New! :
  • Legacy of Outpost 4.0, Content Filter has been restored in the new version of Outpost. The module analyzes web contents for the presence of defined keywords before a certain page is loaded, and steers the user away from suspicious or abusive sources on the Internet.
  • 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.

New in Outpost Security Suite Pro 6.7.3.3058.452.0725 (Feb 8, 2010)

  • What's new:
  • 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
  • Service was unavailable if installing on a low-power PC
  • The following issues are resolved (only significant ones are listed):
  • Service was unavailable if installing on a low-power PC

New in Outpost Security Suite Pro 6.7.2.3001.452.0718 (Jan 15, 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

New in Outpost Security Suite Pro 6.7.1.2983.450.0714 (Sep 25, 2009)

  • What's new:
  • 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

New in Outpost Security Suite Pro 6.5.5. 2535.385.0692 (Jun 9, 2009)

  • The following improvements are introduced:
  • Updated antivirus engine
  • The following issues are resolved (only significant ones are listed):
  • Driver could crash on plugging card reader
  • Packets blocked by IP Block component were not displayed in the Packets log
  • Updates did not work if Internet Explorer was not installed
  • More minor issues

New in Outpost Security Suite Pro 6.5.4.2525.381.0687 (Apr 15, 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
  • Possible freeze on rule editing
  • 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
  • Issues with automatic creation of rules for some applications

New in Outpost Security Suite Pro 6.5.2514.381.685.326 (Feb 14, 2009)

  • The 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 ).

New in Outpost Security Suite Pro 6.5.2509.366.0663 (Dec 26, 2008)

  • 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;
  • Block All mode allows local traffic;
  • Improved ICMP settings (now include ICMPv6).
  • Quick signature detection algorithm;
  • Improved SmartScan technology performance;
  • Improved Rules Wizard prompts:
  • Ability to add address to IP Blockpost list;
  • Ability to terminate process;
  • Ability to apply presets in the Anti-Leak prompt dialog;
  • Ability to select components to install;
  • Automatic configuration of LAN settings for Internet Connection Sharing;
  • Ability to clear all logs from UI;
  • System tray icon animation during update;
  • Updates and scheduled scans disabled in Entertainment mode.
  • Anti-Spam whitelist rules didn't work;
  • 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;
  • Possible crash on content filtering;
  • Could not finish anti-spam training with enabled UAC;
  • 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;
  • After selecting Block and Terminate action, repeated connection requests were displayed for terminated application;
  • ICMP traffic was allowed without any requests;
  • 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.

New in Outpost Security Suite Pro 6.0.2220.223.446.277 (Dec 5, 2007)

  • Ability to completely exit the product and stop the service using the Exit command
  • Animated product icon during system scan
  • System tray icon tooltip contains product version and system IP addresses
  • �About� command in the system tray icon context menu
  • Owner of the file digital signature is checked on network access request or system activity request
  • Improved antivirus engine which is more robust and requires less system resources
  • Ability to start Compatibility Wizard from the Start menu
  • Ability to select product operation mode (Normal mode to run at system startup, Background to run invisibly, and Disable mode to not run at system startup)
  • Ability to cure malware that is registered as LSP
  • Ability to cure malware that require reboot
  • Possible service initialization error after installation (as a consequence � the system could be restarted from the second time only)
  • Ability to unload Outpost using Gmer anti-rootkit tool
  • If selecting to create a new configuration during installation over Outpost Security Suite 2007, the configuration was imported from the previous version
  • If installing on the computer with KIS installed, klif.sys driver could not be detected
  • Critical registry keys were not controlled if the Optimal Host Protection level was selected
  • Rules Wizard prompt for svchost.exe on rawsocket access request
  • Possible crash on starting rootkit that loads the wincom32.sys driver
  • Real-time protection exclusions did not work
  • File could not be restored from Quarantine if the folder from which they were quarantined did not exist
  • Weekly scheduled tasks were not started
  • Sites� content could be corrupted under Vista x86/x64
  • Attack Detection false positives on visiting several sites
  • Most commonly reported crashes
  • Multiple interface issues

New in Outpost Security Suite Pro 6.0.2172.214.422.270 (Nov 15, 2007)

  • Outpost monitor and Outpost Feedback were not registered in startup entries
  • Outpost Security Suite could block installation of services
  • Information about crashes could not be sent to Agnitum
  • Rules autocreation did not work on 64-bit systems for applications from ProgramFiles (x86) and SysWOW64 folders
  • Most commonly reported crashes (including crash on content filtering)
  • Error 14001 during installation
  • Rules were applied incorrectly in some cases
  • Address macros could be incorrectly resolved in rules
  • Leaktests SPT 15 and SPT 16 were failed on Vista64
  • Error while importing LAN settings from Outpost Firewall 4.0
  • Monitor could freeze on uninstalling Outpost Security Suite
  • Web pages content could be blocked/corrupted (GZIP decoding issue)

New in Outpost Security Suite Pro 6.0.2168.211.415.268 (Nov 5, 2007)

  • Compatibility with the following third-party products is improved:KAV/KIS 7 (Vista32, Vista64, XP32, XP64), NOD32 (Vista32, XP32), Dr.Web (Vista32, Vista64, XP32, XP64), McAfee VirusScan Enterprise (Vista32, Vista64, XP32), McAfee VirusScan Enterprise (Vista32, Vista64, XP32), G DATA AntiVirusKit/IS AntiVirusKit (Vista32, Vista64, XP32), Panda Antivirus (Vista32, Vista64), CyberHawk Antivirus (Vista32, Vista64)
  • * * The following issues are fixed (only significant ones are listed):
  • Most popular crashes
  • Configuration import issues
  • Anti-Malware engine issues
  • Outpost Security Suite could freeze on Windows Vista
  • �Hanged� connections in Network Activity
  • Outpost Security Suite could crash on registry changes on x64 platform
  • Optimized registry changes control on x64 platform
  • Suspicious objects were blocked
  • Outpost Security Suite could crash on filtering content
  • GZIP-encoded pages could be blocked
  • Blocking of some types of leaktests is improved
  • Known issues: Outpost Security Suite could conflict with G DATA AVK Firewall

New in Outpost Security Suite Pro 1252.619.324 (Jul 17, 2007)

  • Issues while updating from different versions
  • Issues while updating malware signatures database
  • Outpost Security Suite could crash if working concurrently with "DaemonTools"
  • Wrong data could be displayed at the scanning results step
  • Outpost Security Suite could crash on displaying alerts and prompts
  • Memory leak during scanning for malware
  • False positives while scanning for malware
  • Applications on the Anti-Malware exclusions list could be blocked

New in Outpost Security Suite Pro 1240.617.292 (Jun 21, 2007)

  • Issues while updating from different versions
  • Issues while updating malware signatures database
  • Outpost Security Suite could crash if working concurrently with DaemonTools
  • Wrong data could be displayed at the scanning results step
  • Outpost Security Suite could crash on displaying alerts and prompts
  • Memory leak during scanning for malware
  • False positives while scanning for malware
  • Applications on the Anti-Malware exclusions list could be blocked
  • Outpost Security Suite could crash during scanning for malware
  • Outpost Security Suite could crash on processing network activity
  • Outpost Security Suite could crash on logging events
  • Self-protection false positives (including on opening Log Viewer and launching an update)
  • Sometimes e-mail attachments were not scanned
  • Outpost Security Suite could freeze after scanning folder with a big number of malware samples
  • Alerts about blocking malware could get cycled on an infected PC
  • Anti-Malware plug-in settings were not saved in an imported configuration
  • Improved process isolation mechanism (self-protection)
  • Sandbox driver could crash under rootkits
  • Optimized malware scanning
  • Localization and interface issues
  • Sandbox driver could crash on process opening

New in Outpost Security Suite Pro 5.0.1212.614.228 RC2 (Apr 28, 2007)

  • Outpost Security Suite could crash during malware scanning
  • After installing over Outpost Firewall 4.0, registration key was required
  • Real-time protection and mail scanner were enabled/disabled simultaneously from the Anti-Malware plug-in main window
  • Archived infected files could sometimes be skipped
  • Outpost Security Suite could crash on attaching a healthy file stored in the folder containing viruses
  • Avast Antivirus could crash during installation on a computer with Outpost Security Suite installed
  • Infected files could remain on hard disk after adding them to quarantine
  • Outpost Security Suite could crash on displaying Anti-Malware plug-in alert
  • �Block intruder for� setting in Attack Detection plug-in was not stored
  • Self-protection false positives
  • Outpost Security Suite could crash on auto applying rules
  • Issues during registering the product
  • Update issues
  • Outpost Security Suite could freeze on attaching infected file to the letter
  • Possible Rules Wizard prompts for the connection for which a rule exists
  • Several interface issues