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Apocalipto #6180 Changelog
February 18, 2009
The following are new or revised features for ESET NOD32 Antivirus v4.0 Release Candidate 1:
General
* Added support for SSL under Microsoft Windows 2000
* Improved support for Microsoft Windows Live Mail v4 (beta)
* Added import and export of root SSL certificates for Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Opera Software Opera web browsers
* Added ability to edit user-defined servers for threat signature updates
* Added smart filtering of logs to provide improved view of data
Antivirus & Antispyware
* Exclusions now supported for mapped network drives (both the mapped and the UNC paths must be specified)
* Added "Smart Scan" option for quick and effective scans (parameters will be adjusted in future versions)
ESET SysRescue
* Added ability to include external programs on ISO images
November 18, 2008
The following are new or revised features in ESET NOD32 Antivirus v4.0 Public Beta 1:
User Interface
* Icon in system notification tray area now spins to notify user when performing various operations, such as virus scanning, download virus signature database updates and performing scheduled tasks.
* Many options in the user interface are now available through keyboard shortcuts (pressing Ctrl or Ctrl + Shift and another character). See Keyboard Shortcuts, below, for more information.
* The status of the license can be viewed by selecting Help→Verify License Validity from the main menu bar. NOTE: A connection to the license expiration database server will be made when this occurs.
* [PLANNED] Additional localizations for distinct regional languages, including:
o ESM (Mexican Spanish)
o ESN (European Spanish)
o FRA (European French)
o FRC (Canadian French)
* In the context menu integrated with Windows Explorer, the Quarantine File and Submit File for Analysis options can be hidden from the user.
* The Protection Status pane will contain more detailed information about the license expiration date.
* Notification messages can be hidden and automatically responded to on a per-window basis.
* Watch Activity pane shows File and Network Activity and can be graphed with second, minute or hourly resolution.
* Statistics are displayed on Antivirus and Antispyware protection, Real-Time File System Protection, Email Client Protection and Web Access Protection module.
* User Interface features a text mode with keyboard navigation and improved compatibility with screen-reading software and Windows high contrast mode.
General
* Two new modules have been introduced:
o System Status Module
o Self-Defense Support Module
* All modules are verified for authenticity and consistency using strong cryptography (digital signature verification) prior to use or communication.
* Support for Cisco NAC (only available in the Business Edition).
* ESET kernel service has been hardened to prevent tampering or being disabled by malware.
* ESET SysRescue creates bootable CDs, DVDs and USB flash drives using the Microsoft Windows Automated Installer Kit (requires Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or newer).
* Under Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, filtering no longer is done by acting as a local proxy.
* [PLANNED] Portable computer support.
* Password-protected uninstallation routine to prevent unauthorized software removal (reintroduced from NOD32 v2.7).
* When contacting support for assistance, an ESET SysInspector log can be automatically generated and sent with the support request.
* Improved UAC compatibility for Microsoft Windows Vista.
* [PLANNED] Home Edition can be installed on Windows Home Server.
Antivirus & Antispyware
* Document Protection has been reintroduced from NOD32 v2.7 to the Antivirus and Antispyware Protection module. It scans Microsoft Office documents prior to opening and objects that are automatically downloaded by Internet Explorer, such as Microsoft ActiveX controls. NOTE: Formerly called DMON in NOD32 v2.7.
* Ability to scan email sent over SSL-encrypted POP3 (POP3S) connections.
* Ability to scan email sent over SSL-encrypted HTTP (HTTPS) connections.
* Ability to scan email retrieved using the IMAP protocol for mail clients utilizing an ESET plugin.
* Network files are now scanned during On-Create access.
* New device driver to clean malware which runs at boot time.
* New limits configuration options in the ThreatSense engine for archive handling:
o Maximum Object Size — Specifies the largest size of file to scan, in bytes. Files larger than this will not be scanned.
o Maximum Scan Time for Object — Specifies the amount of time, in seconds, the scanning engine should spend on a single object before moving on to the next one.
o Archive Nesting Level — Specifies the level of archives to recursively scan inside.
o Maximum size of file (from archive) — Specifies the largest size of a file to scan, in bytes, from inside an archive file. Files larger than this will not be scanned.
* In Real-Time File System Protection, it is now possible to enable Advanced Heuristics on file execution. NOTE: This may slow file execution down. Users will be prompted to confirm selection before enabling.
* In Real-Time File System Protection, users are now prompted when changing options that may affect system performance.
* Improved classification of malware by security risk: Potentially Unwanted (adware, toolbars and so forth) and Potentially Unsafe (password audit, traffic capture and so forth) applications are flagged by a yellow alert/status, with an option to exclude the application in subsequent scans.
* Support for Microsoft Windows Live Mail and Mozilla Thunderbird email clients.
* Reliable scanning of large (2GB+) files, such as UDF-formatted ISO and RAR files.
* Added Removable Media options under Real-Time File System Protection. This allows more granular scanning of floppy diskettes, optical media, and
o Option to block access to removable media.
o Option to selectively allow access to removable media on per-drive and per-USB port basis
o Advanced Heuristics can be enabled and/or excluded on files executed from removable media independent of other program settings
ESET SysInspector
* ESET SysInspector is now integrated into ESET NOD32 Antivirus and can be accessed by pressing Ctrl + I when the graphic user interface is open. NOTE: ESET SysInspector will still be available as a standalone program.
Keyboard Shortcuts
The following is a list of keyboard shortcuts available from within the ESET NOD32 Antivirus user interface:
Key Chord Action
Ctrl + G toggles between graphic and text mode
Ctrl + I opens ESET SysInspector module
Ctrl + L opens Log Files view
Ctrl + M toggles between Standard and Advanced Mode
Ctrl + Q opens Quarantine view
Ctrl + R resets window location and sizes to default
Ctrl + S opens Scheduler/Planner view
Ctrl + U opens Username and Password dialog
Function Key Action
F1 Help
Ctrl + F1 Index
Ctrl + Shirt + F1 Search
F5 Open Advanced Setup
Known Issues for ESET NOD32 Antivirus v4.0
November 18, 2008
User Interface
* Incorrect displaying of info about the latest log and number of files in quarantine
* Thunderbird add-on
* Support for Mozilla Thunderbird v2.0.0
SysInspector
* Front-end for cleaning functions of ESET SysInspector is not yet available
* Status bar redesign to follow
E-Mail Clients
* Compatibility issues with Windows Live Mail BETA
* Compatibility issues after import of accounts from Windows Mail to Windows Live Mail when running Microsoft Windows Vista
* Power Users on Microsoft Windows 2000 are unable to change some settings (Anti-spam, protocols, Mail Clients rotection, etc.)
Updater
* Button “Copy PCU to Mirror” is not working
* Registration dialog is not final
SysRescue
* Check for operating system's service pack level is not taken into account with Microsoft Windows XP
* Some settings are not visible when running High Contrast Mode
* EnumOS
* Unable to find Windows XP, if a Windows Vista volume bootloader is presenter on Windows XP/2000
* Issue with the interpretation of RDISC parameter in boot.ini > result > bad volume determination
Other
* Scanning of 2GB+ files and archives is not finished