Eset NOD32 Antivirus / Smart Security 4.0.68 BETA

[jalaffa]

ESET is pleased to announce the availability of a new product generation for testing. A public beta of ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4 is currently downloadable from this Download Page. Even though installation over older versions is supported, we recommend that you uninstall your current version prior to installing the beta. Since it's still a beta version, we do not recommend installing it on production systems.

The new version 4 features more than 50 improvements compared to the current version. The main changes are described below:

- integrated ESET SysInspector

- support for laptops (tasks can be postponed when the machine is running on batterry, a notification appears if a larger update is going to be downloaded, etc.)

- added a non-graphic interface (suitable for screen readers used by visually impaired persons)

- improved scanning of removable media (used maximum settings when running files from removable media, allows blocking/allowing USB ports)

- improved cleaning

- improved self-defense

- added statistic graphs and information about the currently scanned object

- added an option to use advanced heuristics on file execution

- added an option to control the level of archive scanning or maximum scan time of objects

- added option to supress notifications when applications are run in fullscreen mode

- scanning of encrypted HTTPs/POP3s protocols

- website management allowing to block/allow access to user-defined sites

- new Document protection module for scanning MS Office files

- added an option to connect to 2 ERA servers

- customizable context menu

- UAC support

- password protected uninstallation

- notification about missing operating system updates

- management of hidden dialog windows

- Thunderbird plugin

- Antispam now uses a user and global address books

- potentially unwanted/unsafe applications are now reported in a yellow alert window which requires a user interaction

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[jalaffa]

Doing some testing before frontpaging. The installer comes with a working key.

[shought]

Ooooh, can't wait!

[MadBandit]

another new version....

ok it is only beta, but thats not far off a full release...

Has 3 been out a year yet?

[KaZo]

i've installed this new version. working very fine. no problems for me. mmh but it doesn't ask me to restart? :D

[jalaffa]

i've installed this new version. working very fine. no problems for me. mmh but it doesn't ask me to restart? :D

Cool. I experienced some problems reinstalling the beta for testing of NodLogin and keys from page. Acronis total restore had to be performed. Of course the trial key imbedded in the installer is ok - but also I think that previous solutions are ok for getting a working key.

[Marik]

how does the UI look like?

[KaZo]

[Marik]

damn that's sweet :D

[Virtoz]

EpixXx win :dance2:

+1 to eset :D feels like im goona buy a REAL license when the complete version comes out :)

edit: you can realy see its a beta though ^^ bugging like hell on my computer the eset firewall is blocking itself from updating etc and if you turn it off it still says "disable firewall"? not "enable firewall?"

i cant change any settings becouse it says i dont have permission scanning is stuck at 0% after 30min only got 1tb hdd but only 300~ in use. bah while writing i found out i have to change the scanlog window to a new one and back then pOOf i was on 30% ;D

[dumble]

for more info:

http://www.eset.com/beta/

[Bizarre™]

ESET's looking nice :D

[Virtoz]

its dangerously many bugs imo going back to 3.1 asap

[Marik]

its dangerously many bugs imo going back to 3.1 asap

its still in beta, so bug encounters would be normal at this stage.

[RKP]

bugs are assured...but i'm drooling all over looking at the interface.... ESET rocks!!!

[Marik]

bugs are assured...but i'm drooling all over looking at the interface.... ESET rocks!!!

yes...hopefully, their detection system will improve, and we will get the next year's av. Not just an av with a cool UI

[Bizarre™]

@Marik: crosses-fingers :(

[Sup3r]

This Beta version running sweetly on my Pre-beta version of windows 7.. :( :welcome:

[Noddy]

Changelog for ESET Smart Security v4.0

November 18, 2008

The following are new or revised features in ESET Smart Security 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:
  • ESM (Mexican Spanish)
    
  • ESN (European Spanish)
    
  • FRA (European French)
    
  • FRC (Canadian French)
    
  • PTB (Brazilian Portuguese)
    
  • PTG (European Portuguese
    

  [*]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, Web Access Protection and Antispam 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:
  • System Status Module
    
  • 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, filtering no longer is done by acting as a local proxy. This new method of filtering will be back-ported to other operating systems after release.

  [*][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.
  
• Improved scanning of files detected by Advanced Heuristics via intelligent caching mechanism.
  
• 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.
  • Maximum Object Size — Specifies the largest size of file to scan, in bytes. Files larger than this will not be scanned.
    
  • 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.
    
  • Archive Nesting Level — Specifies the level of archives to recursively scan inside.
    
  • 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. User will be prompted to confirm selection before enabling.

  [*]In Real-Time File System Protection, user is prompted to confirm enabling Runtime Packer and Advanced Heuristics options when scanning newly created and modified files as this 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

  • Option to block access to removable media.
    
  • Option to selectively allow access to removable media on per-drive and per-USB port basis
    
  • Advanced Heuristics can be enabled and/or excluded on files executed from removable media independent of other program settings
    

  [*]Ability to disable ESET Personal Firewall and Antispam modules from within the graphic user interface.

ESET Personal Firewall

• ESET Personal Firewall modules contains two new Filtering Modes:
  • Learning Mode is a special mode in which the firewall automatically creates rules allowing all applications and connections. It is not meant to be used except when initially setting up the firewall rules.
    
  • Automatic Mode with Exceptions combines the default mode with user-definable rules.
    

  [*]In the ESET Personal Firewall's IDS and Advanced Options tree, the Allowed Services section contains two new options:

  • Maintain inactive TCP connections for improved compatibility with databases and streaming media applications
    
  • Enable communication for bridged connections for improved compatibility with virtual machines, VPNs and similar applications
    

Antispam

• Antispam module optimized to both perform faster and use less memory than previous version.
  
• Entries from the email client's address book can now be whitelisted, blacklisted or excluded from spam detection.
  

ESET SysInspector

• ESET SysInspector is now integrated into ESET Smart Security 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 Smart Security user interface:

Key ChordActionCtrl + Gtoggles between graphic and text modeCtrl + Iopens ESET SysInspector moduleCtrl + Lopens Log Files viewCtrl + Mtoggles between Standard and Advanced ModeCtrl + Qopens Quarantine viewCtrl + Rresets window location and sizes to defaultCtrl + Sopens Scheduler/Planner viewCtrl + Uopens Username and Password dialogFunction KeyActionF1HelpCtrl + F1IndexCtrl + Shirt + F1SearchF5Open Advanced Setup

Known Issues for ESET Smart Security 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
  
• Anti-Spam for IMAP – Works correctly only when "Make the messages in my Inbox available when I am working offline" option is enabled
  

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
  

Firewall

• Support for UAC (under Windows Vista) and switch to Administrator privileges is not implemented
  
• Issues with data control under SLL when running Internet Explorer 7 on Vista
  
• SSL v.2 check is not implemented
  
• Missing root certificate import to non-IE browsers
  
• Filtering of http addresses according to user missing
  
• FW filter according to user/time missing
  

Other

• Scanning of 2GB+ files and archives is not finished
  

[RKP]

eset's detection system is good...i still get problems updating...gotta try twice or thrice when i manually try to update....hope that improves...ya just improving the UI doesnt say much i guess...but still am pretty sure they will have the new version with lot of improvements like when they switched from 2.~ to 3.~ ...ya...keep yer fingers crossed i guess!!!

[HATE9X]

well i think the gui doesn't look as polished as V3 atm, so i'll be glad to stay w/ stable 3.0.. besides, i'm no gfx-whore! (lie :D)

[Viktor]

ESS v4 runs good on my Vista Ultimate, without problems, updates good :rolleyes:

Like the color of the GUI also :dance2: