What's new in EncryptMe (formerly Cloak) 4.1.0.8
Jan 12, 2018
- Changes to support the new private endpoints (now in beta)
- New, organized Transporter menu
- Lots of bug fixes and performance improvements
New in EncryptMe (formerly Cloak) 4.0.6.1 (Sep 28, 2017)
- Fixed an issue were some users couldn't install the application.
- Fixed minor UI bugs
- Added a new option to opt-in for beta updates
- Fixed some of the links and localizations
- Fixed background and icons in the disk image
- Minor UI enhancements
New in EncryptMe (formerly Cloak) 4.0.5.2 (Sep 9, 2017)
- Fixes an issue where Encrypt.me shows a no internet status
- Fixes an issue where a password couldn't be pasted into the credentials dialog
New in EncryptMe (formerly Cloak) 4.0.4.0 (Sep 6, 2017)
- Fixes an issue where Encrypt.me disconnected from the service.
- Fixes an issue where Encrypt.me would indicate there was no active subscription at launch.
New in EncryptMe (formerly Cloak) 4.0.2.0 (Sep 2, 2017)
- In order to provide a better upgrade experience from Cloak, you may need to enter your account's password again.
- If you had the option enabled to start at login, you may need to re-enable it. You can do so as shown below.
New in EncryptMe (formerly Cloak) 4.0.0.4 (Aug 30, 2017)
- Encrypt.me is the same Cloak VPN you know, but now with a new identity. Stay tuned for new features!
New in EncryptMe (formerly Cloak) 2.1.5 (Jul 3, 2017)
New in EncryptMe (formerly Cloak) 2.1.4 (Feb 17, 2017)
New in EncryptMe (formerly Cloak) 2.1.3.4 (Feb 14, 2017)
- Adds localization for the following languages: Arabic, Afrikaans, Chinese (Simplified), Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese.
- Updated OpenVPN to 2.3.14 and OpenSSL to 1.0.2k.
New in EncryptMe (formerly Cloak) 2.1.2 (Nov 18, 2016)
- Fixes an issue where Touch ID didn't work on those shiny new MacBook Pros when Cloak was enabled.
New in EncryptMe (formerly Cloak) 2.1.1 (Oct 26, 2016)
- Cosmetic improvements on macOS 10.12 Sierra, including OverCloak notifications, menu bar icon state, and preferences.
New in EncryptMe (formerly Cloak) 2.1.0 (Aug 9, 2016)
- Forward compatibility with upcoming Cloak features and improvements.
- Improved behavior when Wi-Fi is disabled.
- Improved interaction with the OS X firewall. The firewall should no longer ask about allowing Cloak to accept connections.
New in EncryptMe (formerly Cloak) 2.0.16 (Apr 25, 2016)
- Additional workaround for a timing issue on OS X 10.11 that can cause us to incorrectly trust a Wi-Fi network when the machine wakes up.
- Fix a potential crash when Cloak is denied access to the keychain.
New in EncryptMe (formerly Cloak) 2.0.15 (Nov 6, 2015)
- Work around a rare OS X 10.11 bug that can cause Cloak to stop working until it is restarted.
- Work around a timing issue on OS X 10.11 that can cause us to incorrectly trust a Wi-Fi network when the machine wakes up.
- Treat all system VPNs (PPTP, L2TP, and IPSec) as trusted networks and do not automatically secure them.
- Update local copies of synced preferences more frequently.
- Minor user interface and diagnostic updates.
- Update to the latest version of openvpn.
New in EncryptMe (formerly Cloak) 2.0.14 (Oct 24, 2015)
- OS X 10.11 (El Capitan) compatibility fixes.
New in EncryptMe (formerly Cloak) 2.0.12 (Aug 20, 2015)
- Additional safeguards for running on malicious local networks.
- Improved compatibility with certain web-based network login pages.
- Minor interface improvements, especially for the login dialog on unreliable or hostile networks.
- Includes the latest security updates to OpenVPN and OpenSSL.
New in EncryptMe (formerly Cloak) 2.0.11 (Mar 26, 2015)
- Work around a crash in OS X 10.8's accessibility API.
New in EncryptMe (formerly Cloak) 2.0.10 (Mar 2, 2015)
- Much improved support for VoiceOver and other assistive devices. For best results, we recommend the latest version of OS X.
- Automatic correction of a rare condition that can leave the OverCloak warning page stuck in place.
- Expanded menu bar animations.
New in EncryptMe (formerly Cloak) 2.0.9 (Dec 30, 2014)
- Support for Yosemite's dark mode.
- New OverCloak error page to match the new website.
New in EncryptMe (formerly Cloak) 2.0.8 (Oct 17, 2014)
- A new advanced preference to exclude iMessage and other Apple services from Cloak protection.
- A new preference to use only black and white icons in the menu bar.
- Beautiful new icons and interface updates for Yosemite.
- Updated to the latest release of openvpn.
New in EncryptMe (formerly Cloak) 2.0.7 (Jul 8, 2014)
- Bug fix in the Transporter menu (in the upper left of the status window).
New in EncryptMe (formerly Cloak) 2.0.6 (Jul 4, 2014)
- A new account status pref pane to match the iOS apps.
- The status window will resize to fit the current status.
- A new welcome screen and tour for new users.
New in EncryptMe (formerly Cloak) 2.0.5 (Jun 6, 2014)
- Updated to the latest versions of OpenSSL and OpenVPN. This addresses the most recent set of OpenSSL vulnerabilities.
- Minor improvements for certain types of browser-based network login pages (aka captive portals).
New in EncryptMe (formerly Cloak) 2.0.4 (May 8, 2014)
- The menu bar once again uses a blue icon to indicate that Cloak is active.
- The Transporter interface has been simplified. Change your Transporter destination using the Transporter menu in the upper left corner of the popover. The old Transporter preference pane is still available, but not currently needed.
- The popover should behave better when it's close to the edge of the screen or on a secondary monitor.
- Miscellaneous polish and refinements.
New in EncryptMe (formerly Cloak) 2.0.3 (Apr 9, 2014)
New in EncryptMe (formerly Cloak) 2.0.2 (Apr 9, 2014)
- This is a security release to address the Heartbleed OpenSSL bug. This includes two changes:
- Updated OpenVPN (with OpenSSL 1.0.1g).
- All old Cloak VPN server certificates will be rejected by this client. This prevents anyone from spoofing a Cloak server on the off chance that a server's private key was compromised during the window of vulnerability.
New in EncryptMe (formerly Cloak) 2.0.1 (Mar 28, 2014)
- Fixed a code-signing issue on a third-party framework. Cloak.app should no longer be tagged as being from an unidentified developer for some users.
New in EncryptMe (formerly Cloak) 2.0.0 (Mar 27, 2014)
- A new menu bar drop-down with rich information about your current network status.
- Quick access to your favorite Transporter locations.
- Key preferences are synced across all of your devices, including iOS devices running Cloak 2.
New in EncryptMe (formerly Cloak) 1.2.1 (Jun 22, 2013)
- This version is compatible with the upcoming Mac OS X 10.9 (Mavericks). Cloak now uses native OS X virtual network interfaces and no longer requires a kernel extension.
- Update to the Transporter preference pane for clarity. Location can not be changed while connected.
- Fix for sending problem reports in rare cases.
New in EncryptMe (formerly Cloak) 1.2 (May 23, 2013)
- Cloak now offers secure tunnels to specific countries. Always connect to a US or UK server, or just find the fastest one in your area each time. Find this feature in the Transporter preference pane.
- Fixes and Improvements:
- Fix for using OverCloak with captive portals on nonstandard ports.
- Improved self-healing behavior when a local network is incompatible with a particular IP protocol.
- Shorter connect times in some cases.
- More accurate billing information in the account pane.
New in EncryptMe (formerly Cloak) 1.1.3 (Apr 15, 2013)
- OverCloak is now enabled by default. After extensive real-world testing and given our commitment to industry-leading security, our OverCloak feature will now be enabled by default on supported systems.
- This release also includes detection of additional conflicting VPN clients and some diagnostic improvements.
New in EncryptMe (formerly Cloak) 1.1.2 (Feb 18, 2013)
- A build problem in Cloak 1.1.1 was leading to a connection error in OS X 10.7 (Lion). This version restores compatibility with 10.7. We apologize for any inconvenience.
New in EncryptMe (formerly Cloak) 1.1.1 (Feb 18, 2013)
- Improved compatibility with conflicting VPN clients.
- Includes the latest OpenSSL security fix.
- The disk image is reconfigured to work around a spurious warning from ClamAV.
New in EncryptMe (formerly Cloak) 0.9.23 Beta (Aug 29, 2012)
- This release improves compatibility with Mountain Lion. In particular, it is now recognized as an authorized third-party app.
New in EncryptMe (formerly Cloak) 0.9.22 Beta (Apr 26, 2012)
- A new networks preference pane to configure auto-connect policies for specific networks.
- Updated to the latest versions of openvpn and openssl for minor security and performance improvements.