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<blockquote data-quote="Lord Ami" data-source="post: 797508" data-attributes="member: 27919"><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Release 17.6 beta 1 (4.10.692):</strong></span></p><p>[SPOILER="Changelog"]<strong>New features:</strong></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">When banking protection is terminated, all information from clipboard is wiped.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Counters of files scanned, web sites verified etc visible in the user interface of the product. Known issue: the counter of files blocked by real-time scanning does not include unwanted and potentially unwanted applications blocked, it only includes harmful files.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">A pop-up reminder about restarting the computer is shown when malware removal by real-time or scheduled scanning (or a malfunction) requires the computer to be restarted.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The "Time limits" feature has been renamed to "Device use limits"; the functionality of the feature remains unchanged. Note that this change is only visible in English in this release.</li> </ul><p><strong>Fixed Issues:</strong></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Banking session does not activate when entering site (PBL-4502)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Problems with shell extension scan (PBL-4489)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Banking protection crash (PBL-4472)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Memory leak in banking protection (PBL-4465)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Removed file infection reported wrongly as not cleaned up (PBL-4463)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Cannot login to <a href="http://op.fi" target="_blank">op.fi</a> if clicked end to banking protection flyer before login with Chrome (PBL-4458)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">'?' image shown in main UI (PBL-4449)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Scan for malware context menu option opens a message box (PBL-4434)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">"Not enough memory(?) for launching application. Close some applications and re-try"-notification. (SAFE_BUG-02625, PBL-4426)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Strange points with Added (filter) string to Allowed/Denied websites list. (SAFE_BUG-02641, PBL-4418)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Crash in in virus protection (PBL-4405)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Help / LOC : Kind of mistakes. (SAFE_BUG-02628, PBL-4399)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">I cant open my scan report (SAFE_BUG-02619, PBL-4380)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Event history crash in Swedish product when scanning event more information link clicked (PBL-4378)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Wrong error during installation if 80 MB are left on drive (PBL-4376)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Google Search Sometimes F-Secure Rating logo is pump up over the title of search result. (SAFE_BUG-02604, PBL-4367)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">S-Pankki authentication failures (SAFE_BUG-02577, PBL-4341)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Network installer using files from wrong location (PBL-4325)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">ES/DE etc: Main GUI buttons don't fit after installation (PBL-4238)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">No Ability to Setup Family Rules if Initially Declined (PBL-4035)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Simplified Chinese translation is not accurate (SAFE_BUG-02487, PBL-3998)</li> </ul><p>[/SPOILER]</p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Release 17.6 beta 2 (4.10.1248):</strong></span></p><p>[SPOILER="Changelog"]<strong>New features:</strong></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Some user interfaces have been implemented using Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2.</strong> If you don't have it installed, it will be automatically installed during installation or update from previous version.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">About dialog re-implemented with .NET as proof of concept.</li> </ul><p><strong>Fixed Issues:</strong></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Protection Count View Switching Confusing (PBL-4581)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Blockpage occasionally warns about ".W: PluginStateBlockPage::HandleHttpsScan: Unknown request type 5" (PBL-4566)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Updated strings for Statistics are OK - but based on its 'length' there is concern. (SAFE_BUG-02694, PBL-4562)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Localized "Time Limits" updated to "Device Use Limits" and trouble with "Administrator Rights Notification" is back. (SAFE_BUG-02691, PBL-4558)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Troubles around Scanning (strange state with zipped scans AND dropped detections during certain timeframe). (SAFE_BUG-02689, PBL-4555)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">"Device use limits" change causes cut element in bg and ru (PBL-4552)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Troubles around Scanning (strange state with zipped scans AND dropped detections during certain timeframe). (SAFE_BUG-02689, PBL-4551)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Troubles around Scanning (strange state with zipped scans AND dropped detections during certain timeframe). (SAFE_BUG-02689, PBL-4550)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">ODS detected infections increment OAS detected infections counter (SAFE_BUG-02679, PBL-4543)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Installation Failed on Win 10 (PBL-4541)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">No restart prompt when OneClient upgrade is waiting for restart (PBL-4540)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Restart needed in Win7 after upgrade but no notification sent for user (PBL-4538)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">More Power Consumption (SAFE_BUG-02687, PBL-4537)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Information Missing for Malware Detection (PBL-4526)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Did not detect license any more (SAFE_BUG-02684, PBL-4524)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">User can hide (?) Help symbol under Main UI. (SAFE_BUG-02682, PBL-4518)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">LOC: Statistics Main UI (two). (SAFE_BUG-02680, PBL-4516)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Banking session does not activate when entering site (PBL-4502)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Setup flow cosmetic issue (PBL-4493)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Banking dll crashing (PBL-4472)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Memory leak in fs_ccf_ni_plg_banking_protection64 (PBL-4465)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Browser extension tab visible in settings window when AV only (PBL-4443)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Sometimes F-Secure Rating logo is bump up over the title of search result. (SAFE_BUG-02604, PBL-4367)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">S-Pankki authentication failures (SAFE_BUG-02577, PBL-4341)</li> </ul><p>[/SPOILER]</p><p>One of the biggest change is that UI seems to move away from Qt. Namely, new UI is based on <strong>Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2</strong> which brings many advantages - especially RAM usage reduction.</p><p></p><p>Even though it is not related to beta's build, I found interesting article:</p><p><a href="https://blog.f-secure.com/ai-machine-learning/" target="_blank">Getting a grasp on AI and Machine Learning in cyber security</a></p><p>Quote:</p><p></p><p>Finally some little info on Hydra and Virgo (I guess Virgo is new name for Gemini).</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>In another <em>news</em>:</strong></p><p><a href="https://community.f-secure.com/t5/Home-Security/f-secure-engines/m-p/114478/highlight/true#M4448" target="_blank">Re: f-secure engines - F-Secure Community - 114383</a></p><p></p><p>I'm secretly hoping it is something new, not Capricorn (Avira) engine...<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite116" alt=":D" title="Big grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p><p>Asked for confirmation.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>My expressions:</strong> I've been running FS Protection beta for over a year and I'm really satisfied with the quality. I've reported some bugs, but all in all the software runs really smooth in my system - fast and stable.</p><p>One minus side is that sometimes I notice slowdown with newly downloaded file. It looks as if FS is doing cloud checkup on the file and (usually installer) icon is not visible during "checkup". Nor could I open or run it. Fortunately it does not happen often.</p><p>Moreover, the FP rate from DeepGuard blocking "new" files has drastically lowered. I used to get a lot more "FP-s" from DeepGuard (reputation block) <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite130" alt="(y)" title="Thumbs up (y)" loading="lazy" data-shortname="(y)" /></p><p></p><p>Join beta testing at</p><p><a href="https://www.f-secure.com/en/web/labs_global/beta-programs" target="_blank">Beta Programs | F-Secure Labs</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Lord Ami, post: 797508, member: 27919"] [SIZE=18px][B]Release 17.6 beta 1 (4.10.692):[/B][/SIZE] [SPOILER="Changelog"][B]New features:[/B] [LIST] [*]When banking protection is terminated, all information from clipboard is wiped. [*]Counters of files scanned, web sites verified etc visible in the user interface of the product. Known issue: the counter of files blocked by real-time scanning does not include unwanted and potentially unwanted applications blocked, it only includes harmful files. [*]A pop-up reminder about restarting the computer is shown when malware removal by real-time or scheduled scanning (or a malfunction) requires the computer to be restarted. [*]The "Time limits" feature has been renamed to "Device use limits"; the functionality of the feature remains unchanged. Note that this change is only visible in English in this release. [/LIST] [B]Fixed Issues:[/B] [LIST] [*]Banking session does not activate when entering site (PBL-4502) [*]Problems with shell extension scan (PBL-4489) [*]Banking protection crash (PBL-4472) [*]Memory leak in banking protection (PBL-4465) [*]Removed file infection reported wrongly as not cleaned up (PBL-4463) [*]Cannot login to [URL='http://op.fi']op.fi[/URL] if clicked end to banking protection flyer before login with Chrome (PBL-4458) [*]'?' image shown in main UI (PBL-4449) [*]Scan for malware context menu option opens a message box (PBL-4434) [*]"Not enough memory(?) for launching application. Close some applications and re-try"-notification. (SAFE_BUG-02625, PBL-4426) [*]Strange points with Added (filter) string to Allowed/Denied websites list. (SAFE_BUG-02641, PBL-4418) [*]Crash in in virus protection (PBL-4405) [*]Help / LOC : Kind of mistakes. (SAFE_BUG-02628, PBL-4399) [*]I cant open my scan report (SAFE_BUG-02619, PBL-4380) [*]Event history crash in Swedish product when scanning event more information link clicked (PBL-4378) [*]Wrong error during installation if 80 MB are left on drive (PBL-4376) [*]Google Search Sometimes F-Secure Rating logo is pump up over the title of search result. (SAFE_BUG-02604, PBL-4367) [*]S-Pankki authentication failures (SAFE_BUG-02577, PBL-4341) [*]Network installer using files from wrong location (PBL-4325) [*]ES/DE etc: Main GUI buttons don't fit after installation (PBL-4238) [*]No Ability to Setup Family Rules if Initially Declined (PBL-4035) [*]Simplified Chinese translation is not accurate (SAFE_BUG-02487, PBL-3998) [/LIST] [/SPOILER] [SIZE=18px][B]Release 17.6 beta 2 (4.10.1248):[/B][/SIZE] [SPOILER="Changelog"][B]New features:[/B] [LIST] [*][B]Some user interfaces have been implemented using Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2.[/B] If you don't have it installed, it will be automatically installed during installation or update from previous version. [*]About dialog re-implemented with .NET as proof of concept. [/LIST] [B]Fixed Issues:[/B] [LIST] [*]Protection Count View Switching Confusing (PBL-4581) [*]Blockpage occasionally warns about ".W: PluginStateBlockPage::HandleHttpsScan: Unknown request type 5" (PBL-4566) [*]Updated strings for Statistics are OK - but based on its 'length' there is concern. (SAFE_BUG-02694, PBL-4562) [*]Localized "Time Limits" updated to "Device Use Limits" and trouble with "Administrator Rights Notification" is back. (SAFE_BUG-02691, PBL-4558) [*]Troubles around Scanning (strange state with zipped scans AND dropped detections during certain timeframe). (SAFE_BUG-02689, PBL-4555) [*]"Device use limits" change causes cut element in bg and ru (PBL-4552) [*]Troubles around Scanning (strange state with zipped scans AND dropped detections during certain timeframe). (SAFE_BUG-02689, PBL-4551) [*]Troubles around Scanning (strange state with zipped scans AND dropped detections during certain timeframe). (SAFE_BUG-02689, PBL-4550) [*]ODS detected infections increment OAS detected infections counter (SAFE_BUG-02679, PBL-4543) [*]Installation Failed on Win 10 (PBL-4541) [*]No restart prompt when OneClient upgrade is waiting for restart (PBL-4540) [*]Restart needed in Win7 after upgrade but no notification sent for user (PBL-4538) [*]More Power Consumption (SAFE_BUG-02687, PBL-4537) [*]Information Missing for Malware Detection (PBL-4526) [*]Did not detect license any more (SAFE_BUG-02684, PBL-4524) [*]User can hide (?) Help symbol under Main UI. (SAFE_BUG-02682, PBL-4518) [*]LOC: Statistics Main UI (two). (SAFE_BUG-02680, PBL-4516) [*]Banking session does not activate when entering site (PBL-4502) [*]Setup flow cosmetic issue (PBL-4493) [*]Banking dll crashing (PBL-4472) [*]Memory leak in fs_ccf_ni_plg_banking_protection64 (PBL-4465) [*]Browser extension tab visible in settings window when AV only (PBL-4443) [*]Sometimes F-Secure Rating logo is bump up over the title of search result. (SAFE_BUG-02604, PBL-4367) [*]S-Pankki authentication failures (SAFE_BUG-02577, PBL-4341) [/LIST] [/SPOILER] One of the biggest change is that UI seems to move away from Qt. Namely, new UI is based on [B]Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2[/B] which brings many advantages - especially RAM usage reduction. Even though it is not related to beta's build, I found interesting article: [URL='https://blog.f-secure.com/ai-machine-learning/']Getting a grasp on AI and Machine Learning in cyber security[/URL] Quote: Finally some little info on Hydra and Virgo (I guess Virgo is new name for Gemini). [B]In another [I]news[/I]:[/B] [URL='https://community.f-secure.com/t5/Home-Security/f-secure-engines/m-p/114478/highlight/true#M4448']Re: f-secure engines - F-Secure Community - 114383[/URL] I'm secretly hoping it is something new, not Capricorn (Avira) engine...:D Asked for confirmation. [B]My expressions:[/B] I've been running FS Protection beta for over a year and I'm really satisfied with the quality. I've reported some bugs, but all in all the software runs really smooth in my system - fast and stable. One minus side is that sometimes I notice slowdown with newly downloaded file. It looks as if FS is doing cloud checkup on the file and (usually installer) icon is not visible during "checkup". Nor could I open or run it. Fortunately it does not happen often. Moreover, the FP rate from DeepGuard blocking "new" files has drastically lowered. I used to get a lot more "FP-s" from DeepGuard (reputation block) (y) Join beta testing at [URL="https://www.f-secure.com/en/web/labs_global/beta-programs"]Beta Programs | F-Secure Labs[/URL] [/QUOTE]
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