ZoneAlarm® Plus Release History

Determine which version of ZoneAlarm Plus you are using by consulting the product Release History (below) or by using the "Automatic Check for Updates" feature in the software.

The final release of ZoneAlarm Plus is version 4.5.594.000
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Release History:

• 4.5 Branch
  
  4.5.594.000. was released to the public on April 12, 2004. For changes in this version, click here.
  
  4.5.538.001 was released to the public on February 18, 2004. For changes in this version, click here.
  
  4.5.538.0 was released to the public on December 19, 2003. For changes in this version, click here.
  
  4.5.530.0 was released to the public on November 18, 2003. For changes in this version, click here.
  
• 4.0 Branch
  
  4.0.146.029 was released to the public on August 27, 2003. For changes in this version, click here.

4.0.123.012 was released to the public on June 20, 2003. For changes in this version, click here.

• 3.7 Branch
  
  3.7.159 was released to the public on March 31, 2003. For changes in this version, click here.
  
  3.7.143 was released to the public on March 20, 2003. For changes in this version, click here.
  
  3.7.098 was released to the public on February 19, 2003. For changes in this version, click here.
  
  
• 3.1 Branch
  
  3.1.395 was released to the public on September 19, 2002. For changes in this version, click here.

  3.1.274 was released to the public on June 25, 2002. For changes in this version, click here.

  3.1.268 was released to the public on a limited basis beginning June 16, 2002. For changes in this version, click here.
  

New and improved features in ZoneAlarm Plus version 4.5.594.000

• Routine maintenance items

New and improved features in ZoneAlarm Plus version 4.5.538.001

• Fixed security issue in SMTP processing

New and improved features in ZoneAlarm Plus version 4.5.538.0

• Added a manual check for update option
• Fixed compatibility issues with 3rd party vendors
• Various other enhancements for increased reliability of operation

New and improved features in ZoneAlarm Plus version 4.5.530.0

• Program pre-configuration - Provides smoother and safer set-up with automatic program configuration
• Host file lock - prevents host file tampering that sends users to spoofed web sites
• Zone Labs Secure Community
• eBay online fraud protection
• Open Process Protection

New and improved features in ZoneAlarm Plus version 4.0.146.029

• Addresses a compatibility issue for users running eTrust EZ Antivirus
• Additional functionality to defeat so-called "shell exploit"
• Added functionality to defeat Device Driver Attack
• Privacy fixes
• Routine maintenance items

New and improved features in ZoneAlarm Plus version 4.0.123.012

• Hacker ID, which lets you fight back against hackers
• Professional-grade control, giving you the granular detail of traditional firewall rules
  Outbound email protection
• Improved ease-of-use, with ultra-simple VPN setup
• Backup and Restore

New and improved features in ZoneAlarm Plus version 3.7.159

• Routine maintenance items

New features in ZoneAlarm Plus version 3.7.143

• Routine maintenance items
• Minor fit and finish improvements

New features in ZoneAlarm Plus version 3.7.098

• Advanced Hardening of Operating System & Network Vulnerabilities
• Dynamic Panel loading
• New 3-step network configuration wizard
• Enhanced security protection
• Improved Installer
• Addresses a compatibility issue for users running Win 98 and AOL
• Fixed issue regarding triggering of dial-up

New features in ZoneAlarm Plus version 3.1.395

• Improved interoperability with proxy server applications
• Improved user interface with new maximize/minimize button
• Fixed issue in which only one password attempt was given during a program alert
• Fixed issue regarding display of the MailSafe warning dialog
  

New features in ZoneAlarm Plus version 3.1.274

• Installer optimizations and fixes for ZoneAlarm® Pro users installing ZoneAlarm Plus
• AlertAdvisorsm improvements to deliver more detailed and relevant advice and information to users*

Features in ZoneAlarm Plus first release version 3.1.268

• Easy-to-use interface gets new users up and running fast while giving expert users ultimate control over their security
• Instant stealth security from the moment you download
• Our ultimate multi-layer protection system makes you safe from the very latest inbound and outbound threats
• Advanced MailSafe email protection protects you from email viruses - even brand new ones!
• Context-sensitive help system, quick-start tutorial, quick-reference text column, security overview panel and color-selectable interface
• All new AlertAdvisor with instant security advice from the experts at Zone Labs so you never face security threats alone
• New IP address mapping to locate potential attackers anywhere in the world*
• New program component control to prevent abuse of trusted programs
• Zone management area lets you easily share files with computers and networks you trust while simultaneously blocking everyone else
• Enhanced automatic network detection with wireless network identification and support
• Active network indicator tells you what computers and networks you're trusting
• In-client logging with log filtering and sorting
• Optional alert filtering: see all alerts, only high-rated alerts, or no alerts at all
  

* - One or two years of access to updates, support, and services included with purchase of Zone Labs security software; annual maintenance contract required for subsequent access.