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August 05, 2010 |
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DefenseWall v3.06 released.
This build solves several issues, including a BSOD one.
German UI translation added.
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July 26, 2010 |
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DefenseWall v3.05 released.
Windows Shell .LNK exploit coped.
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July 17, 2010 |
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DefenseWall v3.04 released.
Anti-TOCTTOU (race conditions) protection has been improved.
Shared folders issue has been solved.
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July 06, 2010 |
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DefenseWall v3.03 released.
Strong anti-TOCTTOU (race conditions) protection is integrated into.
Untrusted document files,
not allowed to be modified by untrusted, running with MS Office, are able now to be modified.
Various issues are improved.
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June 10, 2010 |
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DefenseWall v3.02 released.
This build solves multiple issues, including a BSOD one.
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May 20, 2010 |
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DefenseWall v3.01 released.
This build solves multiple issues, found with v3.00.
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April 20, 2010 |
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DefenseWall v3.00 released.
New DefenseWall Personal Firewall edition is created.
Dynamic Trusted/Untrusted zones control for installation software is added.
System shutdown control is added.
Screen capturing control for untrusted processes is added.
Whitelisting for new "known as good" installation programs is added.
Multiple stability and security-related issues are solved.
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June 29, 2009 |
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DefenseWall v2.56 released.
Various third-party compatibility issues are fixed. DDE launch is improved. IBM Lotus Symphony support is added.
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May 27, 2009 |
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DefenseWall v2.53 has been reviewd and tested by the AV-Comparatives test laboratory.
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May 21, 2009 |
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DefenseWall v2.55 released.
New Windows 7 Release Candidate compatibility issues are fixed.
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May 1, 2009 |
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DefenseWall v2.54 released.
This version fixes various issues alongside with sandbox defense hardening. Atlantics Word Processor support is added.
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April 7, 2009 |
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DefenseWall v2.53 released.
This version fixes various issues found with the 2.52 one.
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March 19, 2009 |
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DefenseWall v2.52 released.
This build fixes main module high CPU usage as well as a number of third-party software compatibility.
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March 8, 2009 |
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DefenseWall v2.51 released.
1. This build fixes a number of serious flows with the previous versions as well as a few kernel memory leaks.
2. System time protection is added.
3. Symbolic links protection is added.
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February 27, 2009 |
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DefenseWall v2.50 released.
This build fixes a number of minor issues with 2.49 release.
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February 22, 2009 |
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DefenseWall v2.49 released.
A serious error have been found with 2.48 release.
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February 19, 2009 |
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DefenseWall v2.48 released.
1. Correct DOS named identification for remote resources under Windows XP.
2. Mount manager critical functions protection.
3. "Plugins" folder manipulatons protection.
4. Complete MS Office processes separation. With it, its trusted processes won't be turned to untrusted state.
5. You can disable logging.
6. Complete Fast User Switch function support.
7. BlockInput function is blocked.
8. "Resource Protection" notification windows are off by default.
9. Compatibility issues fixes.
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January 20, 2009 |
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DefenseWall v2.47 released.
This version fixes a number of problems found with the 2.46 version.
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January 15, 2009 |
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DefenseWall v2.46 released.
1. Advanced COM protocol control.
2. Improved localization abilities (dwall_res.dll). Now on, you can make any localizations by your own hands.
3. Performance improvements.
5. OpenOffice3, Google Chrome, SWR Iron, Windows Media Recorder 12, Reply Media Catcher and other software support with default ruleset.
6. Removable HDD's are supported as removable devices.
7. Process separation for MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS Word Viewer.
8. Removable sources are untrusted by default.
9. Buggy ActiveSkin is dropped off. Software is temporary unskinned.
Also, version contains a number of compatibility fixes.
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July 30, 2008 |
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DefenseWall v2.45 released.
1. Significantly increased the number of auto-protected files extensions in order to improve GpCode protection.
2. Added an ability to automatically launch browser for "Go Banking/Shopping" as trusted.
3. Added an ability to save DW's logs into one text file.
4. Added "Query Google" function for keys/files/folders from the rollback list.
5. Added "Save Details" function to save keys/files/folders info from the rollback list.
6. Added "Secured Files" excludes feature.
7. Added protection against account rights removal.
8. Re-organized shell extension menu.
9. Added additional resource protection for aMSN, Windows Address Book and Outlook Express mailing folders.
Also, version contains a number of compatibility fixes.
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June 27, 2008 |
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DefenseWall v2.44 released.
This version contains a number of fixes and improvements.
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June 6, 2008 |
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DefenseWall v2.43 released.
This version contains a number of fixes and improvements.
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May 22, 2008 |
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DefenseWall v2.42 released.
1. [Improved] Under some conditions, processes under Vista didn't inherited untrusted status if running with higher
privileges with UAC.
2. [Improved] Support of the Vista built-in unzip utility is improved.
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May 21, 2008 |
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DefenseWall v2.41 released.
Fixed various errors within application and kernel mode made during new version building process.
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May 13, 2008 |
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DefenseWall v2.40 released.
1. [New] Innovative "resource protection" technique allow to protect game accounts, passwords and other types of sensitive data.
2. [Fixed] Kernel memory leak.
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March 27, 2008 |
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DefenseWall v2.30 released.
1. DefenseWall HIPS Windows Explorer context menu supports multiple selections to add files to untrusted, defense excludes and secured lists.
2. Added autonatic ruleset support for Portable Opera.
3. A great portion of inner improvements and fixes. |
February 20, 2008 |
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DefenseWall v2.20 released.
1. [New] Total untrusted files movement control.
2. [New] Option: 'Run files from local area network as untrusted'.
3. [New] Option: Go Banking/Shopping push button:: 'Set Browser for Go
Banking/Shopping mode'.
4. [New] Option: Save DefenseWall HIPS settings push button:: Save main
options/untrusted lists/additional lists/internal lists registry file.
5. [New] Enhanced/upgraded Internal Updater functionality (see Help
file).
6. [New] Notification on program start when protection is disabled.
7. [New] Portable Firefox and Thunderbird are now supported: .exe must
be added manually to Untrusted List.
8. [Add] Windows Explorer Context Menu: 'Run as trusted all'.
9. [Add] PDFs now supported as untrusted (right now with double-click
only).
10.[Fixed] Minor bugs and user issues fixed. |
January 06, 2008 |
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DefenseWall v2.10 released.
1. Automatic updates scheduler is added.
2. Added new "Untrusted application excludes" feature.
3. An ability to remove files with "Defense Excludes" dialog is added.
4. A great portion of inner improvements and fixes. |
November 17, 2007 |
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During improvement process, there is a serious error have made with
2.08 build. Thanks to one of DefenseWall's users, it have been quickly
discovered. I'm terribly sorry for that. DefenseWall HIPS 2.09 is
released in order to fix. |
November 16, 2007 |
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DefenseWall HIPS 2.08 is released. This version fixes EndTask issue and
adds new keylogging method protection. |
November 8, 2007 |
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DefenseWall HIPS 2.07 is released. This version fixes one BSOD issue. |
November 6, 2007 |
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DefenseWall HIPS 2.06 is released.
1. Added protection against GetKeybnoardState AKLT keylogging method.
2. "Run as" command is working right way with .msi packages now.
3. More accurate work with advanced Microsoft Installer's features.
4. Fixed various problems with Windows Explorer's crashes/freezes under
MS Vista.
5. Improved OpenOffice support.
6. Driver is hardened against buffer manipulations that may cause
BSOD's.
7. "Terminate" button is now working with "You have untrusted processes
running as trusted" notification window.
8. Many internal improvements. |
September 9, 2007 |
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DefenseWall HIPS 2.05 is released. Fixed two BSOD issues and Vista's
Windows Explorer's crashs. |
September 1, 2007 |
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DefenseWall HIPS 2.04 is released. But standard bugfixing, it contains
new feature- notifications on secured files access attempts to prevent
"shoot in the foot" support requests. |
August 15, 2007 |
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DefenseWall HIPS 2.02 and 2.03 are released. Those versions covers very
important issues found. |
August 12, 2007 |
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DefenseWall HIPS 2.01 is released. This version fixes different issues
found into previous version. |
July 28, 2007 |
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DefenseWall HIPS 2.0 is released. This next generation of sandbox HIPS
has following improvements:
1. Full Windows Vista 32-bit support.
2. Defense level is mighty increased.
3. GUI works under limited-rights user accounts.
4. Local network resource defense is hardened.
5. Hardened defense against advanced keylogging and clipboard data
reading.
6. Untrusted movement control for Windows Explorer.
7. Additional GUI options and functions, its usability have been
improved.
8. Online updates.
9. "Shoot into foot" defense.
10. Early defense initialization.
11. Program's registration by double-click on registration key file.
12. Special "Go Banking/Shopping" mode for online banking and shopping.
13. Many errors are fixed.
14. Added a lot of new known programs into "built-in" untrusted
applications list.
15. New help file.
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January 21, 2007 |
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DefenseWall HIPS v1.74 is released. This version fixes several
compatibility issues and minor bugs. WMI control is hardened.
Alternative malware installation way is covered. Now on rules are
active for MS Office files. |
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November 26, 2006 |
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DefenseWall HIPS v1.73 is released. FireFox 2.0 issues and some other
problems are fixed. |
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November 15, 2006 |
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DefenseWall HIPS v1.72 is released. Dynamic disks support (USB ones,
for example), support for .hta files runs directly from Internet
Explorer, multiple fixes (Acronis products compatibility issue, freezes
with some AV products, multiple kernel memory leaks). |
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October 04, 2006 |
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DefenseWall HIPS v1.71 is released. Improved sandbox protection against
process termination and shattered attacks. |
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October 01, 2006 |
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DefenseWall HIPS v1.70 is released. Added strong defense against screen
capturing. ICQ 2003b is added into built-in untrusted list. Minor
sandbox improvements. |
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October 01, 2006 |
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DefenseWall HIPS v1.70 is released. Added strong defense against screen
capturing. ICQ 2003b is added into built-in untrusted list. Minor
sandbox improvements. |
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September 08, 2006 |
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DefenseWall HIPS v1.65 is released. Sandbox speed and strength are
improved. Minor GUI improvements. Also, because it is one of the last
1.xx versions, shatter attack module is switched on to check it's work
in full effect under real conditions. |
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August 11, 2006 |
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DefenseWall HIPS v1.64 is released. Some minor improvements are
released. uTorrent is added into built-in list. |
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August 10, 2006 |
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DefenseWall HIPS v1.63 is released. Sandbox protection is improved
against new physical memory manipulation technique, added menu item
help you add untrusted items from built-in applications list. |
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August 03, 2006 |
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DefenseWall HIPS v1.62 is released. There are a lot of inner perfomance
and compatibility issues are solved. The list of the build-in untrusted
applications is mighty enlarged: now it consists of IE, Outlook,
Outlook Express, Opera, Mozilla, FireFox, SeaMonkey, AOL Explorer,
Netscape, Maxthon, Avant, Slim browser, K-Meleon, NetCaptor, ICQ Light,
Yahoo IM, AOL IM, AIM PRO, Trillian, Google Talk, Miranda IM, QIP,
mIRC, eMule, Azureus, BitComet, BitTorrent, Peer2Mail, BitTornado,
LimeWire, StrongDC, The Bat!, Eudora, PocoMail, IncrediMail.
Also, DefencePlus (SE) is updated to 2.20 version. |
July 05, 2006 |
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DefenseWall HIPS v1.61 is released. There is Opera's slowdown, Sun Java
1.5.0.07 and some other issues are fixed. |
June 27, 2006 |
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DefenseWall HIPS v1.60 is released. This is highly important release-
there are a lot of the important issues are improved and fixed (fixed
"shadow untrusted processes", KillDisk, Rollbacks, FireFox downloads
and a lot of the other issues, added process creation/termination via
WMI protection, support for the .lnk, .key and .reg files, additional
protection against ransomeware, some interface staff). Must have for
all the DefenseWall users!
Independent
DefenseWall's review have been published- the product has been
admited as "Definitively Excellent"! |
April 30, 2006 |
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DefenseWall HIPS v1.55 is released. There are some important inner
errors fixed. |
April 11, 2006 |
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More issues have been fixed. DefenseWall HIPS v1.54 is released. |
April 9, 2006 |
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One more bug have been found. DefenseWall HIPS v1.53 is released. |
April 8, 2006 |
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DefenseWall HIPS v1.52 is released. One more bug have been discovered
and fixed. |
April 7, 2006 |
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DefenseWall HIPS v1.51 is released. There have been found two critical
bugs within 1.50, so 1.51 is a bugfixed version. |
April 4, 2006 |
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DefenseWall HIPS v1.50 is released. There are many improvements and
fixes.
1.DefenseWall now protects archive (.zip, .rar,....) and document
(.doc, .rtf, .pdf,...) files.
2.Script applications (.js, .vbs, .hta, .shb,...) are working now
according the rules like regular executable files.
3."Rollback" and "allow to be modified" lists are separated, items
within "allow to be modified" lists are automatically removed after a
15-day period if they are within "My Documents"/"Desktop" folder (and
standard download folders).
4.Extended support for downloaded archive files. Now, if you open a
downloaded file from the Internet archive with your archive program via
double-click, this program starts as untrusted. Built-in Windows XP
unzip tool is supported too.
5.Many internal improvements. |
March 12, 2006 |
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DefenseWall HIPS v1.40 is released. There are many improvements and
fixes.
"Plugin injection" and MS Office protection, and file and registry key
"Rollback feature" (it allows you to erase all the malware pieces under
your full control!) are added. Multiple kernel memory and handles
leaks, user-mode module memory leak (thanks to todd!), CPU over-usage
and security issues (thanks to kareldjag!), and many other internal
issues, are fixed. |
February 7, 2006 |
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DefenseWall HIPS v1.32 is released. It is one more bugfix version. It
was impossible to add empty CD Rom drive/Floppy drive within the
untrusted list with v1.30/1.31. Fixed. |
February 6, 2006 |
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DefenseWall HIPS v1.31 is released. As usually, it is bugfix version.
System Safety Monitor compatibility issue, short names within start
process routine and occasional freezes of the untrusted processes are
fixed. Also Disable protection feature is improved- restart is not in
need anymore. |
February 2, 2006 |
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DefenseWall HIPS v1.30 is released. There are a lot of the
improvements. The list of the registry keys controlled is increased,
DefenseWall's registry root is now forbidden for the untrusted to
access, program now supports two work mode- regular mode and expert
mode. See "FAQ" section within online/program documentation for more
information. |
January 24, 2006 |
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DefenseWall HIPS v1.21 is released. It have been found that
because of fixed mshta record within v1.20, "Add/Remove Programs"
system window became untrusted (it is mshta-based script). The issue is
now fixed. |
January 22, 2006 |
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DefenseWall HIPS v1.20 is released! Online Armor compatibility issues
are fixed, the program's speed is improved, enable/disable protection
feature is added (reboot needed). |
December 27, 2005 |
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DefenseWall HIPS v1.11 is released! It was discovered that the it
doesn't block modification to the IE seetings policies. Fixed. |
Desember 21, 2005 |
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DefenseWall HIPS v1.10 is released! The main features improved are GPF
errors fixed and windows directory protection from .cpl files creation
by the untrusted processes. |
Desember 5, 2005 |
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DefenseWall HIPS is released! This is an easy, simple and strong
protection against spyware, adware, keyloggers. You will like it!
Total Text Security is removed from the listing as useless for the
users. |
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September 1, 2005 |
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Version 2.10 is released. Some compatibility changes are made. |
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April 18, 2005 |
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I've decided to change Anti-Cracker Shield program's name to
DefencePlus. Version 2.0 is released. UI, functionality and defence
quality are improved, help file is rewritten. |
January 15, 2005 |
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Anti-Cracker Shield v1.45 is released. Full long name support,
AsProtect 1.32+ compatibility. |
January 9, 2005 |
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Anti-Cracker Shield v1.40 is released. IE JavaScript buffer overflow
support. |
Desember 6, 2004 |
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Anti-Cracker Shield v1.31 is released. IFRAME buffer overflow support. |
October 13, 2004 |
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Anti-Cracker Shield v1.30 is released. Now it is compatible with XP
SP2, silent mode installation support, bugfixes. |
September 29, 2004 |
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"Anti-Cracker Shield" version 1.20 is released. |
June 15, 2004 |
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Added new program - "Anti-Cracker Shield". See "Programs"
topic for more information. |
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September 30, 2003 |
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Added new program - "Total Text Security". See "Programs"
topic for more information. |
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