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Offline jan.svoboda

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New Beta version 18.1.2324
« on: January 26, 2018, 10:48:56 AM »
Hi everyone,

new beta version 18.1.2324 (build 18.1.3787.0) was released.


Changes

1) NEW PRODUCT - Avast AntiTrack
  • Standalone product offered via Avast
  • Extensions for Chrome, Firefox, Opera, IE, Edge
  • Helps with staying anonymous when browsing with one-click functionality
  • Helps with keeping the users browsing history private
  • Helps with stopping ads from following the user through the browsing experience
  • Protects against online identity theft
  • Currently not visible in Avast UI, but you can download and activate the product here:
Download link http://trackoff.d.avcdn.net/trackoff/1363cb4756a17cea65b9882a3065ea0c8398eb0c2b59a7cc3debf0cd02908712/avast_antitrack_premium_setup.exe
Activation code: 540A-EE7E-818D-E716-1CD8

2) New Anti-Exploit module for better protection against exploits, shellcode and other malicious PE files
3) Changes in minimal installation components (now Behavioral shield is included)
4) In case that DNS does not resolve our installation and update URLs correctly, the program will use Google DNS servers


Bug fixes

Fixed bug when games were minimizing themselves every 30 minutes
Fixed problems with Outlook plugin
Fixed name of Avast window in task bar
Fixed Help screen (help was not displaying proper page on some places in UI - typically in settings)
Fixed Boot Time Scan
Fixed bug which caused that Last computer scan time was not displayed correctly


Download links:
https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=179943.0

Enjoy this beta!
We are looking forward to your feedback.

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Re: New Beta version 18.1.2324
« Reply #1 on: January 26, 2018, 11:06:28 AM »
Thanks Jan, testing it asap...
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Re: New Beta version 18.1.2324
« Reply #2 on: January 26, 2018, 11:46:58 AM »
Regarding Smart-Scan, same as reported in a prior beta.
-> https://forum.avast.com/index.php?msg=1429560
Add "Sensitive Data Scan" to the list, it doesn't show up either.
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Re: New Beta version 18.1.2324
« Reply #3 on: January 26, 2018, 11:50:12 AM »
Good decision to add Behavior Shield to the minimal installation option. I hope Exploit Shield is also included in Minimal install option...

EDIT:
Where is this Exploit Shield even located? Can't find ANYTHING about it in the interface...
« Last Edit: January 26, 2018, 12:11:23 PM by RejZoR »
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Re: New Beta version 18.1.2324
« Reply #4 on: January 26, 2018, 12:16:41 PM »
Still not fixed: The tray icon doesn't animate anymore.
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Re: New Beta version 18.1.2324
« Reply #5 on: January 26, 2018, 12:23:37 PM »
Good decision to add Behavior Shield to the minimal installation option. I hope Exploit Shield is also included in Minimal install option...

EDIT:
Where is this Exploit Shield even located? Can't find ANYTHING about it in the interface...

Exploit Shield does not have separate section in the Avast UI. There is just a checkbox where you can enable/disable this feature. It is in troubleshooting section in settings, similar to anti-rootkit monitor.

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Re: New Beta version 18.1.2324
« Reply #6 on: January 26, 2018, 12:46:07 PM »
Oh, ok. Thank you.
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Re: New Beta version 18.1.2324
« Reply #7 on: January 26, 2018, 12:55:22 PM »
« Last Edit: January 26, 2018, 12:59:55 PM by Be Secure »
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Re: New Beta version 18.1.2324
« Reply #9 on: January 26, 2018, 03:41:07 PM »
Good decision to add Behavior Shield to the minimal installation option. I hope Exploit Shield is also included in Minimal install option...

EDIT:
Where is this Exploit Shield even located? Can't find ANYTHING about it in the interface...

Exploit Shield does not have separate section in the Avast UI. There is just a checkbox where you can enable/disable this feature. It is in troubleshooting section in settings, similar to anti-rootkit monitor.

One more thing, does Exploit Shield have its own popup or how exactly does it work when exploit is detected? Or is it connected to File Shield or Behavior Shield?
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Re: New Beta version 18.1.2324
« Reply #10 on: January 26, 2018, 08:25:39 PM »
Will Anti-Exploit be part of Free Edition or will that be a paid Shield?   Don't wanna install the beta on this system, but will if recommened to
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Re: New Beta version 18.1.2324
« Reply #11 on: January 26, 2018, 09:42:13 PM »
AntiTrack failed to install on my laptop...
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Re: New Beta version 18.1.2324
« Reply #12 on: January 26, 2018, 10:03:20 PM »
Will Anti-Exploit be part of Free Edition or will that be a paid Shield?
The screenshot of RejZoR shows, that that's a premium version! But don't be sure, that the 'Anti-Exploit' will be a part of the free version of Avast.

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Re: New Beta version 18.1.2324
« Reply #13 on: January 26, 2018, 10:06:41 PM »
AntiTrack is a stand alone component. It will not be a part of free version. Not really sure how it works, extension for browser already has anti tracking features hm... But since it failed, I have no clue how it works...
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Re: New Beta version 18.1.2324
« Reply #14 on: January 26, 2018, 10:16:32 PM »
AntiTrack is a stand alone component. It will not be a part of free version. Not really sure how it works, extension for browser already has anti tracking features hm... But since it failed, I have no clue how it works...
Thanks, RejZoR, for clearing this.

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