Comodo Internet Security 12.0.0.6818

* IMPROVED! Installation experience on Windows 7 and later
* IMPROVED! Realtime performance impact to the daily PC operations should be lower in this version
* FIXED! HIPS doesn't block some actions that can be used by malware
* FIXED! HIPS doesn't block modifications to the protected files under certain conditions
* FIXED! Firewall sometimes blocks safe applications such as MSN messenger, Skype
* FIXED! Some installers crash when CIS is installed
* FIXED! Firewall does not detect MAC Spoofing although "Protect the ARP Cache" option is selected
* FIXED! Firewall causes high DPC latency under certain conditions
* FIXED! Antivirus crashes while scanning specially crafted .PST files
* FIXED! Antivirus crashes after or during virus database updates

* IMPROVED! Installation experience on Windows 7 and later
* IMPIOVED! Realtime performance impact to the daily PC operations should be lower in this version
* FIXED! HIPS doesn't block some actions that can be used by malware
* FIXED! HIPS doesn't block modifications to the protected files under certain conditions
* FIXED! Firewall sometimes blocks safe applications such as MSN messenger, Skype
* FIXED! Some installers crash when CIS is installed
* FIXED! Firewall does not detect MAC Spoofing although "Protect the ARP Cache" option is selected
* FIXED! Firewall cuases high DPC latency under certain conditions
* FIXED! Antivirus crashes while scanning specially crafted .PST files
* FIXED! Antivirus crashes after or during virus database updates

* CHANGED! Default maximum file size to be scanned has been changed from 20 MB to 40 MB

- FIXED! CMC message is persistently shown although users close the dialog

- FIXED! CIS causes unnecessary DNS queries and update checks
- FIXED! AV does not properly validate the revocation status of the SOME certificates
- FIXED! AV scanning freezes if rootkit scanning is enabled
- FIXED! FW shows too many listening connections
- FIXED! AV scanning crashes on some compressed files

- NEW! Full IPv6 Support in firewall
- NEW! Rootkit Scanner - Hidden registry keys, files and folders are detected
- NEW! 5 skins from COMODO, including a native windows skin
- IMPROVED! AV database updating - Virus DB size reduced significantly
- IMPROVED! AV engine - fixed some bugs and added new detection mechanisms
- IMPROVED! Cloud scanning is enabled by default in manual scanner now
- IMPROVED! Installer - It now enables/disables windows firewall/defender during the installation/uninstallation
- FIXED! CIS causes massive amount of entries in windows security audit logs
- FIXED! AV does not validate the revocation status of the certificates in signed binaries
- FIXED! BSOD in cmderd.sys

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* NEW! Spyware Scanner detects and cleans malware infections in PC registry and disks
* NEW! Cloud based Antivirus detects malicious file even if virus defintions not up-to-date
* NEW! Cloud based Behavior Analysis system can detect zero-day malware INSTANTLY
* NEW! Cloud based Whitelisting of trusted publisher easily identifies a safe file and vendor
* NEW! Game Mode to suppress alerts, updates and scans from interfering with gaming
* NEW! Heuristic detection identifies real file behind requests of “interpreter” applications
* NEW! Application Control for users to restrict execution to known good applications only
* IMPROVED! Windows Compatibility from new Sandbox default application isolation level
* IMPROVED! Application Compatibility with easily identified safe files and trusted vendors
* IMPROVED! User Interface with new status allows instant user action to reported events

* Windows start menu can not be clicked if Defense+ is enabled
* Antivirus identifies some files as Corrupted

* NEW! Sandbox button in elevated privilege alerts: Privilege elevation alerts now include a sandbox button to run installers in limited mode.
* IMPROVED! Default security policy is modified so that outbound firewall connection alerts are shown for the unknown applications
* IMPROVED! Online Lookup: Defense+ now checks the applications online in real-time before automatically sandboxing them
* FIXED! The vulnerabilities related to certain hooks reported by Matousec.com
* FIXED! Incompatibility problems with many applications(e.g. HD Speed, Autocad etc)
* FIXED! Already submitted files can be submitted again under certain conditions
* FIXED! Defense+ does not show protected registry key modification alerts for sandbox applications in Windows XP 64
* FIXED! Windows System Restoration fails because of file sfi.dat
* FIXED! Cfp.exe freezes while showing real-time virus detection dialog
* FIXED! Antivirus crashes while scanning certain files

* NEW! Standalone installers in addition to the web based installer
* FIXED! ARP spoofing protection does not protect against certain attacks
* FIXED! Automatically sandboxed applications can modify existing protected files under certain conditions
* FIXED! Proxy authentication in updater settings does not work
* IMPROVED! CIS is now available in 16 languages

* FIXED! Defense+ registry protection misses some keys in Classes root hive
* FIXED! Cfp.exe crashes while showing realtime virus detection alerts under certain conditions
* FIXED! Cfp.exe sometimes shows wrong sandboxed process notifications
* FIXED! Sandboxed IE8 can not save bookmarks
* FIXED! Some virtualized programs do not read/write registry keys properly
* FIXED! Some sandboxed applications do not disappear in active process list
* FIXED! CIS4 does not handle RDP session switching properly
* FIXED! Firewall rules can not be deleted under certain conditions

* NEW:
- Seamless livePCsupport Integration: This version has a built-in Live Support for getting instant help from the experts for any type of problems.
- New User Interface Theme: A new user interface theme has been introduced with this version.
- New Web Based Installer: Now, there is a single setup file which downloads and installs the required products according to operating system the computer has. The product installers are created with Microsoft Windows Installer for native installation/uninstallation support.
- Integrated Sandbox: Proactive Defense i.e. Defense+ now includes a built-in sandbox which combines file system/registry virtualization and least-privileged user account principle in order to combat with unknown malware.

* IMPROVEMENTS:
- Default Deny Protection: Defense+ now automatically sandboxes all unknown applications/executables until they are analyzed.
- Significantly fewer number of popup alerts: Defense+, with the help of new sandboxing technologies, has a more powerful default security policy while having significantly fewer number of alerts compared to previous versions.
Also in this version, Defense+ and Firewall, by default, do not create automatic rules for already known safe applications.
- Popup alerts layout: The new popup alerts now include additional options which allow the users to take COMODO Time Machine snapshots or set Windows system restore points, submit suspicious files for immediate analysis.
- Antivirus Engine: Antivirus engine is improved for better detection and cleaning. The new engine now has disinfection support for the infected files.
A new command line virus scanner (cavscan.exe) has been introduced in order to address the need for scanning the computers in windows safe mode or scanning files transferred from MSN etc.

Small performance fix - an observable slow down in certain file system operations.

* FIXED! Defense+ File Protection can be bypassed under certain scenarios
* FIXED! Threatcast registration fails in some 64 bit operating systems
* FIXED! AV does not update the virus database properly under certain circumstances