ZoneAlarm AntiVirus Release History:

The latest release of ZoneAlarm AntiVirus version 9.1.507.000. To download this version, please click here:
http://download.zonealarm.com/bin/free/1062_en/zaAvSetup_91_507_000_en.exe


ZoneAlarm Antivirus Security version 9.1.507.000 - Released to the public on March 30, 2010
* Enhancements:
o Browser Security can now be turned off and on from within ZoneAlarm
o Improved client analysis of threat events to feed into and improve Program Advisor for faster, more thorough responses to threat outbreaks and increased usability
o Clicking the "Check for Updates" button now includes a check for Browser Security updates
o Anti-virus scan speed improved, along with other minor anti-virus improvements
o Usability improvements to Anti-virus and Browser Security settings
o Browser Security Advanced Download Detection shows green alert when a download is safe and red when a download is dangerous.

* Other improvements:
o Improved anti-virus signature update reliability
o Various stability and performance improvements, including fixed issues shown below

* Fixed issues:
o Fixed: Contextual (right-click) scan doesn't work for shared network drives on 64-bit platforms
o Fixed: Service Control doesn't detect kernel4b.exe test from Matousec.com
o Fixed: Preboot screen still appears after system decryption
o Fixed: Scanning Status window sometimes freezes after resuming from sleep mode
o Fixed: Browser security does not detect Winamp Lite as good file
o Fixed: Heuristic anti-phishing doesn't work with French localization
o Fixed: Unable to use SnagIt program after disabling anti-keylogger
o Fixed: Anti-keylogger not working in IE8 when minimizing one window from two on Vista x64
o Fixed: Firefox "Add-ons" window always appears after "Clear Virtual Data" in Browser Security settings
o Fixed: Scanning Status window freezes while scanning network files (right-click scan)
o Fixed: Dynamic Trial Screen statistics display not working correctly
o Fixed: Installation on Vista Home Basic is not blocked (should be blocked because not supported)
o Fixed: IE8 Web-page Save dialog contains no file name in File name field
o Fixed: Anti-virus scan doesn't start during drive encryption
o Fixed: Wrong text in Recovery Wizard window when uploading failed
o Fixed: Blue screen occurred while browsing in Mozilla Firefox 3.5.3 on XP. Bookmarks and history cleared.
o Fixed: Folder in which viruses quarantined can't be deleted (is used by zlclient)
o Fixed: Can't install Flash through IE7 under with Virtualization enabled
o Fixed: Unable to install Adobe Flash Player add-on with Mozilla Firefox 3.5.3 in Internet mode
o Fixed: IE7 and Firefox won't launch after enabling Virtualization and setting Program Control to Max.
o Fixed: No network available after installing on Win7 x64 build 7600
o Fixed: Anti-keylogger blocks all entered data after file download in IE6
o Fixed: It is not possible to type something in IE6 with disabled browser security on Win XP SP3
o Fixed: Browser security blocks "Snipping Tool" on Win 7
o Fixed: Blue screen sometimes happened before or after computer going to sleep mode
o Fixed: Windows shows alert during ZoneAlarm installation
o Fixed: Cannot uninstall on two different machines Win 7/Vista 64
o Fixed: Rare vsmon crash during ZoneAlarm upgrade
o Fixed: Slow ZoneAlarm update on Win 7 32bit
o Fixed: On Win 7, folder created called "ZoneAlarm" containing shortcut to Diagnostics Tool
o Fixed: Help button in Hard Drive Encryption pre-boot screen brings up blank dialog


ZoneAlarm Antivirus Security version 9.1.008.000 - Released to the public on October 19, 2009
* 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


ZoneAlarm Antivirus version 9.0.114.000 - Released to the public on September 25, 2009
* Browser security fixes:
o Fixed: Unable to install Adobe Flash Player add-on under Mozilla Firefox 3.5.3 in Internet mode
o Fixed: Unable to install No Script add-on for Firefox when virtualization is enabled
o Fixed: Communication with Smart Defense Advisor.
* Other fixes:
o Fixed: AV DAT version is correctly refreshed after an AV update


ZoneAlarm Antivirus version 9.0.112.000 - Released to the public on September 22, 2009
* Browser security fixes:
o Fixed: Not possible to type in Internet Explorer (IE) 7 in Private browsing mode
o Fixed: System stops responding after opening PDF file in IE 7 and 8 on XP when virtualization is on
* Compatibility and Stability improvements:
o Fixed: Blue screen crash after starting IE 7 (if ForceField is set to manual startup)
o Fixed: Performance problems when using iTunes
o Fixed: Screen freezes during ZoneAlarm installation or configuration in some cases
* Other fixes:
o Fixed: Adding a firewall rule to block a specific hostname blocked all traffic


ZoneAlarm Antivirus version 9.0.083.000 - Released to the public on August 31, 2009
* New Browser Security:
o 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
o Spy site detection
o Signature and heuristic phishing detection
o Website safety check and rating
* New unified anti-virus and anti-spyware engine:
o Scans 80%-90% faster and combines anti-virus and anti-spyware into one scan
o More advanced scan options- riskware, ADS, heuristic scanning, and more exception options
o Additional on-access scan controls
o On-access scanning now detects spyware
* Program control features to stop advanced security bypass attacks:
o Timing attack protection
o Service control manager protection (not supported on 64-bit and Windows 7)
* Other enhancements:
o Many performance improvements
o Reduced number of unnecessary alerts
o Windows 7 ready (Free compatibility update to run on Windows 7 when it is released)
Note: To streamline in an age where web privacy controls are built into the most popular browsers and email attachment scanning is included in the major email applications, privacy controls and inbound MailSafe have been removed with this release.


ZoneAlarm AntiVirus version 8.0.400.400 - Released to the public on June 10, 2009
* Firewall Enhancements for the High level setting:
o Service Control Manager (SCM) monitoring to catch drivers being launched
o Raw disk access detection added to catch malware that tries to open the kernel memory directly
* Installation:
o Cleaner uninstall
o Automated Windows XP Service Pack 2 upgrade option
o Faster upgrade installations
o Vista Service Pack 2 support
* Fixed Issues:
o Fixed issue where Antivirus could not be enabled.
o Incompatibility issues with Remote Desktop connections have been resolved.
o Incompatibility issues with Cisco VPN have been resolved.
* Other Enhancements:
o Email security now supports 64bit Vista, IMAP accounts and the Windows Mail client
o Stability and performance improvements


ZoneAlarm AntiVirus version 8.0.298.035 - Released to the public on April 6, 2009
* Added extra Conficker worm detection.


ZoneAlarm AntiVirus version 8.0.298.000 - Released to the public on February 23, 2009
Version changes:
* Vista 64-bit compatible
* 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.