Release HistoryZoneAlarm PRO Firewall

15.0 Branch

• 15.8.163.18715

  • Improved: Stability
  • Fixed: Bug fixes and Improvements

• 15.8.145.18590

  • Improved: Stability
  • Fixed: Bug fixes and Improvements

• 15.8.139.18543

  • Improved: Stability
  • Fixed: Bug fixes and Improvements

• 15.8.125.18466

  • Improved: Stability

• 15.8.109.18436

  • Fixed: For CVE-2020-6013 - Insecure directory privileges allow for a local escalation of privilege on systems not patched with Microsoft CVE-2020-00896

• 15.8.038.18284

  • Improved: Stability
  • Fixed: Bug fixes and Improvements

• 15.8.026.18228

  • Improved: Stability

• 15.6.121.18102

  • New: Full support for Windows 10 19H1

• 15.6.111.18054

  • Fixed: Partial Installation problem
  • Fixed: Installation errors 1603 and 4096
  • Fixed: Bug fixes and Improvements

• 15.6.028.18012

  • New: Web Secure, blocks phishing attacks and safely download documents in Chrome
  • Fixed: Bug fixes and Improvements
  • Removed: Find My Laptop
  • Removed: Online Backup

• 15.4.260.17960

  • Fix for CVE-2019-8452
  • Fix for CVE-2019-8453: Some of the DLLs loaded by Check Point ZoneAlarm up to 15.4.062 are taken from directories where all users have write permissions. This can allow a local attacker to replace a DLL file with a malicious one and cause Denial of Service to the client.
  • Fix for CVE-2019-8455: A hard-link created from the log file of Check Point ZoneAlarm up to 15.4.062 to any file on the system will get its permission changed so that all users can access that linked file. Doing this on files with limited access gains the local attacker higher privileges to the file.
  • Check Point would like to thank Jakub Palaczynski for reporting the issues

• 15.4.062.17802

  • Removed: Parental Controls
  • Added: Anti-Phishing to user interface

• 15.3.060.17669

  • New: Support for Windows 10 Spring Update 1803
  • Improved: New and improved AV engine
  • Fixed: Bug fixes and Improvements
  • Removed: PC Tune-Up

• 15.2.053.17581

  • Improved: New and improved AV engine
  • Improved: Integration with Windows Defender Security Center
  • Removed: Anti-Spam

• 15.1.522.17528

  • Improved: Compatibility with Microsoft Meltdown/Spectre security updates.

• 15.1.501.17249

  • New: Support for Windows 10 Creator’s Update
  • Improved: New and improved AV engine
  • Improved: performance enhancements

• 15.0.159.17147

  • Fixed: Upgrade issue from Suite to Extreme

• 15.0.156.17126

  • New: Anti-Phishing for Chrome Browser
  • Fixed: Diagnostics Tool uploading

• 15.0.139.17085

  • Fixed: VC 14 Redistributable installation issue.

• 15.0.123.17051

  • Improved: Product update notifications.
  • Improved: Stability and performance enhancements.

14.0 Branch

• 14.3.119.000

  • Fixed: Compatibility with Windows 10 Anniversary Update (build 14393)

• 14.2.255.000

  • Improved: Various performance improvements
  • Improved: Better compatibility on 4K and high resolution displays
  • Fixed: iTunes backup and startup time
  • Fixed: Rosetta Stone compatibility

• 14.1.057.000

  • Fixed: compatibility issues with 3rd party software, including iTunes and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic

• 14.1.048.000

  • Improved: New Blur version
  • Fixed: Cloud AV event logging
  • Fixed: Localization fixes
  • Fixed: Security fixes
  • Misc: Other minor bug fixes and improvements.

• 14.1.011.000

  • Fixed: Compatibility with Windows 10 fall update.
  • Fixed: Alert popups no longer appear off the viewable part of the screen and can now be dragged on the screen.
  • Misc: Other minor bug fixes and improvements.

• 14.0.522.000

  • Fixed: Upgrade to Win 10, installer bug fixes.
  • Fixed: Other Non-Win10, installer bug fixes.
  • Fixed: Blur bug fixes and improvements.
  • Misc: Other minor bug fixes and improvements.

• 14.0.508.000

  • New: Windows 10 compatible

• 14.0.157.000

  • New: Pre-Release Windows 10 compatibility

13.0 Branch

• 13.4.261.000

  • Improved: Stability and performance enhancements

• 13.3.226.000

  • Fixed: First time ZA installation on Windows 8.1 32bit Only, install issue. (limited public release)

• 13.3.209.000

  • Improved: Stability and performance enhancements

• 13.3.052.000

  • Updated: Firewall Driver (security and other fixes)
  • Improved: Localization fixes
  • Improved: Stability and performance enhancements

• 13.2.015.000

  • Improved: Anti-Virus improvements
  • Improved: Minor performance and stability fixes

• 13.1.211.000

  • Improved: ZoneAlarm client protection from Heartbleed vulnerability
  • Improved: Stability and performance enhancements

• 13.0.208.000

  • Updated: UI minor adjustments

11.0 Branch

• 11.0.780.000

  • Improved: Antivirus detection.

• 11.0.768.000

  • New: Updated AV Engine.
  • New: Web scanner - blocks web threats before they reach your browser or hard drive.
  • New: Forcefield removed, replaced with new and improved Site Check technology and security toolbar.
  • New: Latest version of Firefox is supported.
  • Improved: Stability and performance enhancements.

• 11.0.000.504

  • Added: Windows 8 - ELAM protection (Early Launch Anti-Malware)
  • Updated: Antivirus Engine
  • Improved: Rootkit detection

• 11.0.000.054

  • Fixed: Compatibility issue with XP SP2
  • Fixed: Parental controls installation exception error.

• 11.0.000.038

  • New: Do Not Track
  • New: Facebook Privacy Scan
  • Added: Firefox 17.0.1 support
  • Improved: AV Behavioral Scanning Engine

• 11.0.000.020

  • Improved: AV engine
  • Fixed issue: Installer screens not displayed properly on some systems

• 11.0.000.018

  • Added: Windows 8 compatibility
  • Added: Firefox 16 support
  • Fixed: Java 7 compatibility

10.0 Branch

• 10.2.078.000

  • Added: Firefox 15 support

• 10.2.074.000

  • Added: Italian language localization

• 10.2.073.000

  • Optimized: Installer, component installation order

• 10.2.072.000

  • Added: Firefox 14 support
  • Fixed issue: Chrome configuration fix
  • Fixed issue: ZA Free, messaging usability improvements

• 10.2.068.000

  • Added: Firefox 14 support
  • Added: Stop all internet activity option
  • Added: Snooze AV or Firewall for 5 mins option
  • Improved: Security toolbar
  • Improved: AV engine
  • Improved: Installer
  • Fixed issue: Riskware options usability
  • Fixed issue: Various other improvements and fixes

• 10.1.079.000

  • 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

• 10.1.065.000

  • Added: Support for Firefox 8 (web security toolbar)(prior versions of Firefox will not be supported)
  • Fixed issue: Use the correct date for firewall logs
  • Fixed issue: User can't select install path on 64-bit machine
  • Fixed issue: Long path installation not working
  • Fixed issue: Problem with Program Alerts displaying correctly
  • Fixed issue: Various other improvements

• 10.1.056.000

  • Browser security toolbar now supports Firefox 7 (prior versions of Firefox are not supported)
  • New universal installer for all supported languages
  • New "Synchronize License" link is now in the Tools menu
  • Fixed issues that occurred in some instances:
  • Fixed issue: Application Control Expert Rules not working properly
  • Fixed issue: Not all Alert & Log settings persist after restart
  • Fixed issue: Expert Rule not blocking SSL properly
  • Fixed issue: Backup and Restore stop working after restarting
  • Fixed issue: Proxy settings are not correctly saved when updating from 9.x to 10.x
  • Fixed issue: License key is not always refreshed in UI
  • Fixed issue: IDLock is not enabled
  • Fixed issue: Public / Trusted zone settings not displaying correctly
  • Fixed issue: Installer failed with error 127
  • Fixed various other stability and usability fixes

• 10.0.250.000

  • Added support for Firefox 5 and Internet Explorer 9 for ZoneAlarm Security toolbar
  • Fixed conflict with HP Support Assistant

• 10.0.243.000

  • Improved client installation
  • Add SKU name in client about box

• 10.0.241.000

  • This update improves compatibility with non-English operating systems and stand-alone versions of Hard Drive Encryption.

• 10.0.240.000

  • New user-friendly design: Easy for all levels of users, confirms protection at a glance. Runs automatically, is easy to customize and provides instant access to support and 24/7 live chat.
  • 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

9.0 Branch

• 9.3.037.000

  • This update includes security and stability improvements, and fixes a rare file download issue.

• 9.3.014.000

  • Performance and stability improvements:
  • Includes Microsoft patch for Windows 7 system:
  • Resolves issues with running two security products at once
  • Resolves Internet connectivity and stability issues, especially with Windows 7 64-bit systems
  • IPv6 support now on by default for supported operating systems
  • Fixed: Issue causing slow startup of Internet Explorer
  • Fixed: Excessive hard drive activity issue

• 9.1.603.000

  • OS support: Windows 7 SP1 BETA now supported
  • Performance and stability improvements:
  • Fixed: Issues that sometimes inhibited PC performance
  • Fixed: Hibernation issues
  • Fixed: Delays on initial loading of certain programs, including Internet Explorer 8
  • Fixed: Crypt32 errors appearing in event log

• 9.1.507.000

  • Enhancements:
  • Browser Security can now be turned off and on from within ZoneAlarm
  • Improved client analysis of threat events to feed into and improve Program Advisor for faster, more thorough responses to threat outbreaks and increased usability
  • Clicking the "Check for Updates" button now includes a check for Browser Security updates
  • Browser Security Advanced Download Detection shows green alert when a download is safe and red when a download is dangerous.
  • Various stability and performance improvements, including fixed issues shown below
  • Fixed: Service Control doesn't detect kernel4b.exe test from Matousec.com
  • Fixed: Browser security does not detect Winamp Lite as good file
  • Fixed: Heuristic anti-phishing doesn't work with French localization
  • Fixed: Unable to use SnagIt program after disabling anti-keylogger
  • Fixed: Anti-keylogger not working in IE8 when minimizing one window from two on Vista x64
  • Fixed: Firefox "Add-ons" window always appears after "Clear Virtual Data" in Browser Security settings
  • Fixed: Dynamic Trial Screen statistics display not working correctly
  • Fixed: Installation on Vista Home Basic is not blocked (should be blocked because not supported)
  • Fixed: IE8 Web-page Save dialog contains no file name in File name field
  • Fixed: Blue screen occurred while browsing in Mozilla Firefox 3.5.3 on XP. Bookmarks and history cleared.
  • Fixed: Anti-keylogger blocks all entered data after file download in IE6
  • Fixed: Browser security blocks "Snipping Tool" on Win 7
  • Fixed: Blue screen sometimes happened before or after computer going to sleep mode
  • Fixed: Windows shows alert during ZoneAlarm installation
  • Fixed: Rare vsmon crash during ZoneAlarm upgrade
  • Fixed: Slow ZoneAlarm update on Win 7 32bit
  • Fixed: On Win 7, folder created called "ZoneAlarm" containing shortcut to Diagnostics Tool

• 9.1.008.000

  • Windows 7 operating system compatibility
  • Component Object Model (COM) monitoring (to stop advanced attacks that use the COM Windows component)
  • Improved antivirus/anti-spyware with enhanced rootkit detection
  • Improved performance in Browser Security module

• 9.0.114.000

  • Fixed: Unable to install Adobe Flash Player add-on under Mozilla Firefox 3.5.3 in Internet mode
  • Fixed: Unable to install No Script add-on for Firefox when virtualization is enabled
  • Fixed: Communication with Smart Defense Advisor
  • Fixed: AV DAT version is correctly refreshed after an AV update

• 9.0.112.000

  • Browser security fixes:
  • Fixed: Not possible to type in Internet Explorer (IE) 7 in Private browsing mode
  • Fixed: System stops responding after opening PDF file in IE 7 and 8 when virtualization is on
  • Compatibility and Stability improvements:
  • Fixed: Blue screen crash after starting IE 7 (if ForceField is set to manual startup)
  • Fixed: Performance problems when using iTunes
  • Fixed: Screen freezes during ZoneAlarm installation or configuration in some cases
  • Other fixes:
  • Fixed: Adding a firewall rule to block a specific hostname blocked all traffic

• 9.0.083.000

  • New Browser Security:
  • Advanced Download Protection:
  • Detects the latest zero-day threats in downloads that you initiate-before they reach your computer
  • Includes heuristic analysis and program check
  • Can run and analyze download behavior in a virtual environment if necessary
  • Spy site detection
  • Signature and heuristic phishing detection
  • Website safety check and rating
  • Program control features to stop advanced security bypass attacks:
  • Timing attack protection
  • Service control manager protection (not supported on 64-bit and Windows 7)
  • Other enhancements:
  • Many performance improvements
  • Reduced number of unnecessary alerts
  • Windows 7 ready (Free compatibility update to run on Windows 7 when it is released)

8.0 Branch

• 8.0.400.020

  • Firewall Enhancements for the High level setting:
  • Service Control Manager (SCM) monitoring to catch drivers being launched
  • Raw disk access detection added to catch malware that tries to open the kernel memory directly
  • Installation:
  • Cleaner uninstall
  • Automated Windows XP Service Pack 2 upgrade option
  • Faster upgrade installations
  • Fixed Issues:
  • Incompatibility issues with Remote Desktop connections have been resolved.
  • Incompatibility issues with Cisco VPN have been resolved.
  • Other Enhancements:
  • Stability and performance improvements

• 8.0.298.000

  • Improved performance during computer startup, shutdown and operation
  • Addressed specific stability and quality issues
  • SmartDefense Advisor (automatic program configuration service) improved to provide more secure, quieter operation

7.0 Branch

• 7.0.483.000

  • Compatibility with Microsoft Update KB951748 has been fixed

• 7.0.473.000

  • Compatibility improvements:
  • Fixed compatibility issue with public beta of ForceField
  • Other improvements:
  • Various stability improvements.

• 7.0.470.000

  • Usability improvements:
  • Fixed the issue where in some cases the client would "lose" settings, causing user to respond to alerts that otherwise would not appear
  • Prevent unnecessary error dialog to be displayed for non-Admin users
  • Client can now be started in safe mode (with networking only) for antivirus scan and removal
  • Compatibility improvements:
  • Enable content filtering and privacy when ForceField is active
  • Fixed the Spy Doctor Gate to only gate for 5.0 and earlier
  • Free ZoneAlarm firewall and ZoneAlarm Pro can now co-exist with Kaspersky AV
  • Various other stability and performance improvements

• 7.0.462.000

  • Performance improvements:
  • Improved system boot time
  • Compatibility improvements:
  • Fixed compatibility issue with Intuit Software
  • Additional Stability improvements:
  • Fixed occasional crashes in vsmon
  • Fixed occasional hangs during shutdown
  • Fixed occasional hangs in UpdClient.
  • Fixed various install and upgrade issues
  • Fixed window activation issue associated with automatic updates
  • Ease-of-use improvements:
  • New: Added Automatic Network Configuration to Wizard (will automatically add Domain Controller, DNS, DHCP, Network Printers and, mapped network drives to trusted zone)
  • Changed update frequency default to every 3 hours
  • Added Global Reset-to-Default feature (invoked via Ctrl+Shift+right click on ZA icon in system tray).
  • Various other fixes and improvements

• 7.0.408.000

  • Performance improvements in system startup and shutdown, spysite loading, the update client, and more.
  • Stability improvements during, uninstall, while shutting down, and more.
  • Compatibility: Fixed compatibility issues with Project 2007, Bit Torrent, and Logitech Webcam.
  • Various usability and other improvements.

• 7.0.362.000

  • Stability and performance enhancements: Various improvements.
  • Compatibility enhancements: Works with Netflix's Downloading service.

• 7.0.337.000

  • Fixed issue where expert rules disappeared after a restart
  • A change was made to allow per application expert rules
  • Removed Google Desktop installation warning
  • Some rare reports of crashing have been isolated and addressed
  • Formatting and translation improvements on non-English products
  • Program learning mode duration set to 21 days by default
  • Various other fixes

• 7.0.302.000

  • Product set-up process has been redesigned and shortened.
  • A pre-scan has been added to the start wizard that scans the user's PC for program files, compares programs with ZoneAlarm's SmartDefense Advisor database, and applies policy to said programs, both legitimate and malicious.
  • The UI has been refreshed, with new ZoneAlarm/Check Point branding.
  • Anti-spyware has been improved for better discovery and cleaning.
  • The spyware update system has been improved for reliability and responsiveness.

6.0 Branch

• 6.5.714.000

  • Fixed - In some instances rundll32 takes ~90-99% CPU
  • Fixed - Service stability issue

• 6.5.700.000

  • Identity Protection panel takes the place of the ID Lock panel. Includes ID Lock feature, adds a new identity protection center with stolen credit card monitoring and alerting, ID theft victim counseling, educational materials and more.
  • Spyware site blocking blocks users from visiting Web sites known to proliferate spyware; also blocks spyware programs from visiting known spyware sites.
  • Game mode: Right-mouse click control to stop alerts from interrupting game play.
  • OS Firewall now monitors more program behaviors.
  • OS Firewall global controls (located in Program Control/Main/Custom) to control common spyware actions at a global level
  • Anti-spyware update service improvements correct rare latency issues
  • Addresses inability to delete ZoneAlarm files in Safe Mode
  • Addressed incompatibility with Red Orchestra Game
  • Fixed a service stability issue
  • Reduced memory usage during Anti-Spyware scan
  • Improved Boot time
  • Improved Trial Screen experience
  • Various other fixes

• 6.1.744.001

  • Fixed - Local escalation of privileges issue (For more details please click here)

• 6.1.744.000

  • Fixed - Service stability issue
  • Fixed - Communicate with the centralized server issue
  • Fixed - Overlapped text in support and update information
  • Fixed - Various other bug fixes

• 6.1.737.000

  • Fixed - Compatibility issues with Adaptec USB driver
  • Fixed - Nortel VPN can not connect
  • Fixed - Antispyware update failure
  • Fixed - Compatibility issue when System Mechanic Startup Guard is enabled
  • Fixed - PdaNet can't connect
  • Fixed - Problems with GotomyPC
  • Fixed - VSNET 2003 issues
  • Fixed - TrueVector application error in event viewer log
  • Fixed - High vsmon CPU usage
  • Fixed - "Deny" Button in program alert pushed off the edge
  • Fixed - Icons lost in program list after upgrade
  • Fixed - PC Cillin 2006 issue
  • Fixed - System stability issues
  • Fixed - Various other bug fixes

• 6.0.667.000

  • Fixed - POP email not working when co-existing with NAV
  • Fixed - VSMON crashes when visiting some websites with privacy enabled
  • Fixed - Anti-Spyware update sometimes "not responding"
  • Fixed - AV scan will hang on certain files
  • Fixed - VSMON crashes when sending IDLock item via email
  • Fixed - On some machines Antivirus/Antispyware can't be enabled
  • Fixed - Propel compatibility issue
  • Fixed - SmartDefense Advisor not working with Proxy
  • Fixed - Multiple 'loopback' entries in firewall zones after upgrade

• 6.0.631.003

  • Fixed network detection issue.

• 6.0.631.002

  • Wireless Security Protection
  • Anti-Spyware (detection and prevention)
  • Triple Defense FirewallT (Network firewall, operating system firewall, program firewall)
  • Automatic kill control (disables malicious programs)

5.0 Branch

• 5.5.094.000

  • Added Wireless Security Protection
  • Fixed Safenet issue
  • Routine maintenance items

• 5.5.062.011

  • Fixed IPC instability issue
  • Routine maintenance items

• 5.5.062.004

  • Added Advanced Program Control enhancement
  • Fixed Microsoft Security Center Firewall/AV Status issue
  • Fixed more system stability issues
  • Routine maintenance items

• 5.5.062.000

  • Added New Network detection wizard dialog
  • Added additional information to the About dialog
  • Fixed Ghost client cannot connect to Ghostcast server issue
  • Fixed Microsoft Flight Simulator multiuser issue
  • Fixed yEnc encoded download issue with newsreaders
  • Fixed conflict with HP Photosmart printer at startup issue
  • Fixed MailSafe will rename files download via news readers issue
  • Fixed Hidden and Dangerous 2 game issues
  • Fixed Tiger Wood PGA Tour won't be able to connect over LAN issue
  • Fixed DirectX 9.0 issue
  • Fixed compatibility issue with PC-cillin 2004
  • Fixed a problem where not all expert rules were restored
  • Fixed privacy issue with referrers
  • Fixed blocked internet access during Configuration Wizard issue
  • Fixed issue with ipconfig /renew hanging
  • Fixed incorrect Changed Program alert
  • Fixed more system stability issues
  • Routine maintenance items

• 5.1.033.000

  • Fixed installation issue on 64 bit machines with 32-bit OS
  • Fixed PC-Cillin 2004 compatibility issues
  • Fixed a privacy security issue

• 5.1.011

  • Added Microsoft Security Center support
  • Added support for Microsoft SP2
  • Added anti-phishing protection for PayPal users
  • Fixed Internet Explorer browsing issues
  • Fixed IIS FTP Server issues
  • Fixed Visual Studio2002/2003 with IIS issues
  • Fixed AOL Browser issues
  • Fixed check for update issues (proxy configuration detection)
  • Fixed issues with checkdisk
  • Fixed more system stability issues
  • Routine maintenance items

• 5.0.590.043

  • Fixed Norton AV e-mail scanning issue
  • Fixed issue with SSH timout
  • Fixed installation issue with McAfee Security Center
  • Fixed system stability issues
  • Routine maintenance items

• 5.0.590.015

  • AlertAdvisor - Provides automatic program configurations
  • Antivirus Monitoring - Helps manage other security solutions by alerting you when your antivirus protection (even from another vendor) has been disabled or is out of date
  • Alert Viewer - New Alert viewer functionality organizes log details by feature category
  • Various other enhancements for increased reliability of operation

4.0 Branch

• 4.5.594.000

  • Fixed ID Lock display issue
  • Added in-client Security Scanner support
  • Routine maintenance items

• 4.5.538.001

  • Fixed security issue in SMTP processing

• 4.5.538.0

  • Added a manual check for update option
  • Fixed compatibility issues with 3rd party vendors
  • Various other enhancements for increased reliability of operation

• 4.5.530.0

  • ID Lock, keeps your confidential, personal information private from ID thieves and Internet predators
  • myVAULT - Provides a secure, convenient place to store sensitive personal and financial information
  • Program pre-configuration - Provides smoother and safer set-up with automatic program configuration
  • Host file lock - prevents host file tampering that sends users to spoofed web sites
  • Zone Labs Secure Community
  • Open Process Protection
  • Privacy fixes

• 4.0.146.029

  • Addresses a compatibility issue for users running eTrust EZ Antivirus
  • Additional functionality to defeat so-called "shell exploit"
  • Added functionality to defeat Device Driver Attack
  • Privacy fixes
  • Routine maintenance items

• 4.0.123.012

  • Hacker ID, which lets you fight back against hackers
  • Cache Cleaner, to provide the utmost privacy protection, even on your hard drive.
  • Professional-grade control, giving you the granular detail of traditional firewall rules
  • Outbound email protection
  • Enhanced privacy protection
  • Improved ease-of-use, with ultra-simple VPN setup
  • Backup and Restore

3.0 Branch

• 3.7.159

  • Routine maintenance items

• 3.7.143

  • Routine maintenance items
  • Minor fit and finish improvements

• 3.7.098

  • Advanced Hardening of Operating System & Network Vulnerabilities
  • Dynamic Panel loading
  • Fixed issue with "unknown process" pop-up
  • Various other enhancements for increased reliability of operation

• 3.5.169

  • Addresses issue where Web Filtering was erroneously activated for a limited number of ZoneAlarm Pro customers after receiving the 3.5.166 upgrade
  • Addresses a compatibility issue for users running Win 98 and AOL

• 3.5.166

  • New 3-step network configuration wizard
  • Enhanced security protection
  • Improved PrivacyAdvisor
  • Improved Web site exception list
  • Improved AlertAdvisor*

• 3.1.395

  • Improved performance and loading time
  • Improved interoperability with proxy server applications
  • Blocking of JavaScript-based cookies
  • Privacy support for gzipped web pages
  • Improved and re-defined ad-blocking functionality
  • Improved user interface with new maximize/minimize button
  • Fixed issue in which only one password attempt was given during a program alert
  • Added warning message for Linksys License Key users, whose machine has been disconnected from the Router for more than 23 days
  • Fixed issues in which Browser caching affected enforcement of Privacy settings
  • Fixed issue regarding impact of Privacy settings on Web-based mail services on Win9x
  • Fixed issue regarding display of the MailSafe warning dialog
  • Various other enhancements for increased reliability of operation

• 3.0.134

  • Linksys router compatibility: Adds support for new MAC addresses that are embedded in the latest Linksys router versions. This fix only affected customers who purchased new Linksys routers in the weeks leading up to this release

• 3.0.133

  • Installer optimizations for users going between ZoneAlarm Pro and other Zone Labs clients
  • AlertAdvisor improvements to deliver more detailed and relevant advice and information to users
  • Some startup and shutdown performance improvements
  • Improvements to address limited reports of crashing
  • Addresses some privacy issues

• 3.0.118.001

  • Linksys router compatibility: Adds support for new MAC addresses that are embedded in the latest Linksys router versions. This fix only affected customers who purchased new Linksys routers in the weeks leading up to this release.

• 3.0.118

  • MailSafe now quarantines 47 different attachment types by default
  • Addresses issues with Diablo II and other software titles on Windows 9x operating systems
  • Addresses proxy server issues with software such as Webwasher and Proxomitron
  • Includes additional performance improvements
  • Panel tabs have been redesigned for improved visibility
  • MailSafe usability improvements

• 3.0.091

  • Improved performance
  • Improved stability
  • Operates with less system resource usage
  • Installer/uninstaller improvements in both usability and functionality
  • Addresses ICS/NAT issues on Windows 9x

• 3.0.082

  • Addresses issue when browsing certain websites with Ad blocking set to on where raw HTML text shows up on the web page.

• 3.0.081

  • Redesigned interface with all-new help system, quick-start tutorial, quick-reference text column, security overview panel and color-selectable interface
  • Improved trusted security engine is further hardened and tamper-resistant
  • New program component control to prevent abuse of trusted programs
  • Optional program learning mode for easy set-up
  • Optional program component learning mode for easy set-up
  • New Zone management area makes keeping track of networks and computers quicker and easier
  • Enhanced automatic network detection with wireless network identification and support
  • New active network indicator shows what networks are active in what Zone
  • Privacy protection: Cookie control, third-party spying control, Web bug and referrer header control, mobile code control
  • Ad blocking: Granular ad blocking including pop-up/pop-under ad blocking, banner ad blocking, animation ad blocking, performance-based banner ad blocking (blocks only banner ads that slow Web page loads)
  • New in-client logging with log filtering and sorting
  • New alert filtering: see all alerts, only high-rated alerts or no alerts
  • All new alert advisor with instant security advice from the experts at Zone Labs
  • New IP address mapping to locate potential attackers from anywhere in the world

2.0 Branch

• 2.6.362

  • Support for AOL 7 browser
  • Improved operability on the XP platform
  • Other enhancements for improved operation

• 2.6.357

  • Improved program alert advice to give users information and advice for every program alert they receive
  • Improved firewall alert advice to give users information and advice for every firewall alert they receive
  • Improvements to the method of saving program settings and configurations for increased reliability and stability
  • Blocking uncommon IP protocols: Two new check boxes on the general tab of the Advanced security properties panel allow you to block all uncommon IP protocols or allow VPN protocols such as ESP, AH and GRE
  • Various other enhancements for increased reliability of operation

• 2.6.231

  • Three intermittent Win Me issues addressed
  • Addresses access permission memory issues
  • MailSafe improvements to better handle attachments of long file names
  • Improved enforcement of ZoneAlarm Pro permissions
  • Addresses FTP issues
  • Fix for intermittent failure of "bytes sent" information
  • Addresses cases of limited interoperability with 3rd-party software including Norton firewall products
  • License key usability and functionality improvements
  • Fixes issue with ZoneAlarm Pro deskband
  • Fixes rare cases of Microsoft IE browser failure
  • Various other enhancements for increased reliability of operation

• 2.6

  • Automatic Network Detection senses new networks for trusted printer and file sharing as you move from one network to another
  • Getting-Started Tutorial clearly explains controls and alerts to get you up and running quickly
  • Real-time, color-coded alerts rate security risks and give expert advice
  • Alert Advice offers advice from the experts at Zone Labs
  • Automatic Intrusion Blocking detects, blocks, and logs known and unknown dangerous threats
  • Hardens overall security to eliminate operating system vulnerabilities
  • More Info Buttons on alerts offer expert advice
  • Context-sensitive Online Help for easier navigation

• 2.4.122

  • Corrected a registration problem which some users reported in 2.4.112/113
  • Addresses compatibility problems which some users reported after upgrading to the 2.4.112/113 patch

• 2.4.112/113

  • Expands the capabilities of MailSafe to address the very latest virus mutations including the recently unleashed AnnaKournikova.jpg.vbs worm
  • Hardens the firewall against sabotage and new threats
  • Includes broad bug fixes for even more reliable operation

1.0 Branch

• 1.0.064

  ZoneAlarm Pro introduces all of the great features of ZoneAlarm along with advance networking features for business users and increased flexibility, configurability and control for advanced users, including:

  • Enhanced MailSafe is configurable and protects from 37 different attachment types
  • Advanced customization for advanced users to control protocols and ports
  • Expert administrator tools to pre-configure network-wide security settings and options via scripting installation capabilities
  • Customizable Restricted Zone blocks known IP addresses from accessing your network
  • Password Protection ensures your security settings are tamper-resistant
  • Customizable alert configuration
  • Custom logging lets you store and roll over logs for easy review later
  • ICS/NAT Support for quick and easy network configuration