Dr.Web Changelog

What's new in Dr.Web 11.0.2.201711271

Dec 19, 2017
  • Upgrades:
  • Because macOS High Sierra prompts users for permission to load kernel extensions, users are now also notified that anti-virus engine extensions need to be loaded.
  • Dr.Web now better detects third-party software that may have compatibility issues with Dr.Web for macOS.
  • Known issues resolved:
  • A problem interfering with the ability of macOS Sierra machines to work with a proxy server has been resolved: if the proxy server requires no authentication, default settings are now used.
  • Minor UI tweaks make sure the interface is displayed correctly under macOS High Sierra.

New in Dr.Web 11.0.0.201603020 (Apr 7, 2016)

  • The anti-virus now supports Mac OS X El Capitan (10.11) and boasts a faster scanning speed.
  • The application has been made compatible with Adguard and recognizes SNI headers, which makes the thematic blacklist more effective.
  • Dr.Web 11.0 for OS X can also switch to mobile mode automatically—if the application is connected to a centralized protection server and the corresponding option is enabled.
  • An issue involving a 1Password plugin for Safari has been resolved.

New in Dr.Web 10.1.0.201504010 (Apr 10, 2015)

  • UI tweaks improve the applications' appearance in the Mac OS X 10.10 environment. The application preparation procedure performed after the product is first launched has been simplified.
  • Several upgrades improve the interaction between Dr.Web for Mac OS X and the Dr.Web Enterprise Security Suite server.
  • Now the anti-virus can use the Dr.Web Cloud to obtain up-to-date information about threats from Doctor Web's servers in real time.
  • It is also able to scan SSL traffic.
  • With the optimised GateD traffic interception routine, the application won't intercept traffic if the remote server is unavailable.
  • Known product issues have also been resolved. In particular, the problem causing the application to freeze when a Time Machine archive is removed from removable media has been eliminated. Applications can now also be excluded from SpIDer Gate scanning.

New in Dr.Web 10.0.3.201411240 (Nov 27, 2014)

  • Fixes:
  • An issue that involved processing SpIDer Gate databases.
  • A defect in operation of the anti-virus on machines running Mac OS X. 10.7 (x86).

New in Dr.Web 10.0.2.201410270 (Oct 31, 2014)

  • Fixes of the following defects:
  • Issues that might arise when activating a trial license;
  • A defect resulting in slow data exchange with the Time Capsule;
  • An error whereby files restored from the quarantine were instantly detected again Also, running processes are now scanned as soon as the SpIDer Guard file monitor is toggled on.
  • The Dr.Web icon on the status bar is now displayed correctly regardless of the background.

New in Dr.Web 10.0.0.201408280 (Sep 5, 2014)

  • The product includes a new component: the HTTP monitor Dr.Web SpIDer Gate which is designed to scan HTTP traffic and control Internet access. Several upgrades have also been made.
  • The SpIDer Gate HTTP monitor included in Dr.Web for Mac OS X scans traffic on all ports in real time, protects against phishing sites and other dangerous web resources, and intercepts all HTTP connections. It provides additional protection when users download malware onto their Macs. In addition, SpIDer Gate can restrict Internet access according to a black list of non-recommended sites.

New in Dr.Web 9.0.1.201310240 (Nov 1, 2013)

  • The new version boasts increased scanning speed and lower consumption of system resources during virus checks. Dr.Web Anti-virus for Mac OS X has become even more stable. Updating is also faster and more efficient.
  • With version 9.0, application installation and removal is simpler than ever: to install, simply drag Dr.Web for Mac OS X from the dmg-image into the /Applications directory and run it; and to remove it, simply drag it trash.
  • Dr.Web for Mac OS X interface has also been improved to make it even more user-friendly. The License Manager is now much easier to use. Now the program displays on-screen notifications about various events related to the anti-virus’s operation. Users can define events they want to be notified about or disable notifications.
  • In addition to other languages, supported by earlier versions, Dr.Web Anti-virus 9.0 for Mac OS X also supports Spanish and Italian.