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Avast Security Changelog

What's new in Avast Security 15.2

Mar 13, 2022
  • WebShield: Added per-domain silent mode for alerts.
  • WebShield: Added better malware description in alert dialogs when available.
  • RealSite: Added DNS over HTTPS protocol for secure resolution via Avast servers.
  • SmartScan: Added simpler communication of all solutions Avast can provide.
  • WiFiInspector: Updated scanning engine.
  • Uninstaller: Can now be found directly in Applications folder.
  • Other bugfixes and stability fixes

New in Avast Security 15.1 (Dec 17, 2021)

  • Improved integration with Avast Account
  • Fixed EmailShield with iCloud e-mail on macOS Monterey
  • Other bugfixes and stability fixes

New in Avast Security 15.0 (Sep 16, 2021)

  • Introduced new Avast logo
  • Added localizations to several new languages
  • Dropped support for macOS 10.10. Our scanning engine and virus definitions will continue to support this OS version
  • Other bugfixes and stability fixes

New in Avast Security 13.3 Build 6b837347e679 (Jan 24, 2018)

  • Fixed '+' button in Ransomware Shield's Allowed Apps section. It did not work properly when listing certain apps to offer in UI.
  • Added photoanalysisd and cloudphotosd to default Ransomware Allowed Applications.
  • Fixed issue with wrong device category in Wi-Fi Inspector.

New in Avast Security 13.2 Build ef9f44936c6c (Jan 24, 2018)

  • Fixed WiFi Inspector issues on macOS 10.9
  • Fixed localization problems.

New in Avast Security 13.1 Build bd0cfa0883e5 (Dec 4, 2017)

  • Fixed product activation issues.

New in Avast Security 13.0 Build 53bbbab51d76 (Dec 4, 2017)

  • Dropped support for macOS 10.6, 10.7 and 10.8. Virus definitions and scanning engine is still provided for these OSes.
  • Fixed iCloud issues on High Sierra.
  • Improved File Shield performance.
  • Other bug fixes.
  • Introducing Premium features:
  • Ransomware Shield
  • Wi-Fi Inspector

New in Avast Security 2016 12.9 Build 34700c1e7066 (Sep 22, 2017)

  • Added support for macOS 10.13 High Sierra.
  • Fixed possible deadlock in Web Shield.
  • Fixed issues with IPv6 to IPv4 fallback.
  • Fixed scan reports issues on macOS 10.6 and 10.7.
  • Fixed custom scans scanning excluded folders.

New in Avast Security 2016 12.8 Build 855322a98641 (Aug 7, 2017)

  • Updated End User License Agreement.
  • Updated product name.
  • Fixed list of 3rd party Software used by the product.
  • Fixed some localization texts.
  • Other minor bug fixes.

New in Avast Security 2016 12.7 Build 6dd0a8189365 (Apr 22, 2017)

  • Fixed crashing full system scans (Pro & Business versions).

New in Avast Security 2016 12.6 Build 32612c2abb90 (Apr 21, 2017)

  • Fixed wrong chest item delete confirm message text.
  • Added the Avast Call Blocker appliction (iOS) to tools.
  • Fixed HTTP parser (error log messages on some valid responses issue).

New in Avast Security 2016 12.5 Build 2ca865de9f01 (Feb 16, 2017)

  • Fixed nag screen localization issue.

New in Avast Security 2016 12.4 Build 9a47948c0bfd (Feb 7, 2017)

  • Added nag screen.
  • Added open TCP/UDP port reporting to HNS scans.
  • Fixed minor scheduled scan issues.
  • Improved problem reporting process (integrated support package submit).
  • Fixed/improved virus chest logic.
  • Installer graphics update.
  • Switched to OpenSSL 1.0.2k.

New in Avast Security 12.4 Build 9a47948c0bfd Beta (Feb 7, 2017)

  • Added nag screen.
  • Added open TCP/UDP port reporting to HNS scans.
  • Fixed minor scheduled scan issues.
  • Improved problem reporting process (integrated support package submit).
  • Fixed/improved virus chest logic.
  • Installer graphics update.
  • Switched to OpenSSL 1.0.2k.

New in Avast Security 2016 12.3 Build 47217 (Nov 23, 2016)

  • Fixed broken VPS update (VPS not reloading in some cases).

New in Avast Security 2016 12.2 Build 47142 (Nov 23, 2016)

  • Release version of 12.1, no changes.

New in Avast Security 2016 12.1 Build 47133 Beta (Nov 23, 2016)

  • Added missing localization.
  • Fixed issues with Avast service using 100% CPU.

New in Avast Security 2016 12.0 Build 47087 Beta (Nov 23, 2016)

  • Added scheduled scans
  • Added Avast Passwords
  • Scan reports are now user-manageable
  • Rebranding - new Avast logo & graphics
  • Now using OpenSSL 1.0.2j
  • Removed obsolete ciphers (CAMELLIA, SEED and IDEA)
  • Lots of minor issue fixes and improvements
  • Added missing localizations
  • Fixed issues with Avast service using 100% CPU

New in Avast Security 2015 RC (Oct 23, 2014)

  • Completely new preferences that fit into the program GUI style
  • Polished GUI with some functional improvements (e.g. on demand scan exclusions)
  • Configurable updates
  • Complete integration with Avast account (My Devices)
  • And of course a lot of stability & performance changes in all components

New in Avast Security 9.0 Build 42301 (Aug 14, 2014)

  • Applications now signed with v2 signatures.

New in Avast Security 9.0 Build 42061 (Jul 21, 2014)

  • GUI: Fixed crash which occures on some machines,when entering the screen "My Devices".
  • New updated versions of browser avast! Online Security plugins bundled.
  • Huge amount of smaller bug fixes everywhere.
  • Business version (AABM) available now.

New in Avast Security 9.0 Build 41877 (Jul 3, 2014)

  • New (and much nicer) main UI.
  • Added command "Scan with Avast!" into Finder's context menu
  • Preferences has moved from System Preferences into the main application (menu Avast > Preferences)
  • No user registration required.
  • Complete support for 64bits. (In version 8.0 the antivirus engine was still running as 32bit for historical reasons.)
  • Many structural changes and fixes under the hood for higher stability and performance.
  • New major versions of browser avast! Online Security plugins bundled.

New in Avast Security 8.0 Build 40795 (Feb 25, 2014)

  • Resolved the problem with Mavericks claiming avast! to be incompatible (happened during system update).
  • Minor fixes.

New in Avast Security 8.0 Build 40005 (Oct 28, 2013)

  • Fixed issues with registration on 10.9.x
  • Minor fixes.

New in Avast Security 8.0 Build 39915 (Oct 1, 2013)

  • System requirements have changed:
  • Requires OS X 10.6.8 or newer.
  • Compatible with OS X 10.9.x (Mavericks)
  • New program/VPS update mechanism:
  • Support for silent program updates: Smaller program updates not obtrusive anymore.
  • New install and uninstall:
  • Clean install is now performed by *.pkg, and not on the 1st run of the avast! GUI application.
  • Uninstall can be triggered from GUI as before, or directly from a standalone utility, present on the distribution along with the installer (can also uninstall old version 7.0).

New in Avast Security 7.0 Build 39902 (Oct 1, 2013)

  • Many minor GUI fixes.
  • New program/VPS update mechanism (backported from 8.0).
  • The new update shall do silent update to 8.0 if system satisfies system requirements for it (>= 10.6.
  • Please note further program updates for 7.0 are not planned. VPS updates shall continue for some foreseeable future.

New in Avast Security 7.0 Build 39134 (Jul 4, 2013)

  • Fix compatibility WebShield compatibility with FireFox 22.
  • Minor fixes in GUI.

New in Avast Security 7.0 Build 39048 (Jun 26, 2013)

  • Allow multi-selection in scan result.
  • Allow define new scan type.
  • Fixed handling of certificate expiration in webshield.
  • Many minor improvements and bug fixes.

New in Avast Security 7.0 Build 38501 (Mar 15, 2013)

  • Fix compatibility with Mac OS X "Security Update 2013-001"

New in Avast Security 7.0 Build 38446 (Mar 6, 2013)

  • Fixed possible crashes in webshield/mailshield.
  • Fixed the boot issues hitting few users after the latest update.
  • Fixed few issues with webrep plugins (un)installation, especially respect the user settings when updating program.

New in Avast Security 7.0 Build 38403 (Mar 1, 2013)

  • Fixed possible webshield/mailshield deadlock when main daemon crashes.

New in Avast Security 7.0 Build 37781 (Nov 16, 2012)

  • Fixed fileshield's occasional kernel panic on OS X 10.8.x while shut-downing the system.
  • Fixed VPS update failures on some OS X 10.5.x.
  • Many minor bug fixes.

New in Avast Security 7.0 Build 36454 Beta (Mar 28, 2012)

  • Program update capability (so this should be your last manual update!)
  • Huge amount of bug fixes and minor enhancements everywhere.

New in Avast Security 1.0 Beta (Jun 1, 2011)

  • avast! Mac beta is a new model, not a facelift of the current product. It comes with three separate shields – Web, Mail, and File system - and an on-demand scanner. The Web Shield is a completely new build, monitoring and filtering all HTTP traffic from the Internet before sending it on to the browser.