CFP3/Help Guide/Introduction/Whats New
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What's New In Comodo Firewall Pro
New in Version 3.0
NEW! Defense+ Host Intrusion Prevention System Control
- Virtually Bulletproof protection against root-kits, inter-process memory injections, key-loggers and more;
- Authenticates the integrity of every program before allowing it to load into your computer’s memory;
- Alerts you every time an unknown or untrusted applications attempts to run or install;
- Blocks Viruses, Trojans and Spy-ware before they can ever get onto your system;
- Prevents unauthorized modification of critical operating system files and registry entries.
IMPROVED! Advanced Network Firewall Engine
Comodo Firewall Pro has always offered the highest levels of perimeter security against inbound and outbound threats – meaning you get the strongest possible protection against hackers, malware and identity thieves. Now we’ve improved it again by adding new features such as Stealth Mode to make your PC completely invisible to opportunistic port scans; Wizard based auto-detection of trusted zones; Password protection of firewall settings; Diagnostics to analyze your system for potential conflicts with the firewall and much more.
NEW! Intuitive Graphical User Interface
- Summary screen gives an at-a-glance snapshot of your security settings;
- Easy and quick navigation between each module of the firewall;
- Simple point and click configuration – no steep learning curves;
- New completely redesigned security rules interface - you can quickly set granular access rights and privileges on a global or per application. The firewall also contains pre-set policies and wizards that help simplify the rule setting process.
IMPROVED! Security rules interface
Version 3.0 gives offers more control over security settings than ever before. Users can quickly set granular internet access rights and privileges on a global or per application basis using the flexible and easy to understand GUI. This version also sees the introduction of pre-set security policies which allow you to deploy a sophisticated hierarchy of firewall rules with a couple of mouse clicks.
IMPROVED! Application Behavior Analysis
CFP 3.0 features advanced protocol driver level protection - essential for the defense of your PC against Trojans that run their own protocol drivers.
IMPROVED! Event logging
Version 3.0 features a vastly improved log management module – allowing users to export records of firewall activity according to several user-defined filters. Beginners and advanced users alike will greatly benefit from this essential troubleshooting feature.
NEW! Added new ‘Training Mode’ and 'Clean PC' Mode
This mode enables the firewall and host intrusion prevention systems to automatically create ‘allow’ rules for new components of applications you have decided to trust, so you won’t receive pointless alerts for those programs you trust – the firewall will learn how they work and only warn you when it detects truly suspicious behavior.
NEW! Windows Security Center Integration
Comodo Firewall Pro 3.0 is fully recognized by Windows Vista/XP Security Center as a trusted firewall.
IMPROVED! Application Recognition Database (Extensive and proprietary application safe list)
Comodo Firewall Pro includes an extensive white-list of safe executables called the ‘Comodo Safe-List Database’. This database checks the integrity of every executable and Firewall Pro will alert you of potentially damaging applications before they are installed. This level of protection is new because traditionally firewalls only detect harmful applications from a blacklist of known malware – often-missing new forms of malware as might be launched in day zero attacks.
Firewall Pro is continually updated and currently over 1,000,000 applications are in Comodo Safe list, representing virtually one of the largest safe lists within the security industry.
NEW! Self Protection against Critical Process Termination
Viruses and Trojans often try to disable your computer’s security applications so that they can operate without detection. Comodo Firewall Pro protects its own registry entries, system files and processes so malware can never shut it down or sabotage the installation.
IMPROVED! Submit Suspicious Files to Comodo
Are you the first victim of a brand new type of spyware? Users can help combat zero-hour threats by using the built in submit feature to send files to Comodo for analysis. Comodo will then analyze the files for any potential threats and update our database for all users.
New in Version 2.4.18
NEW! Updated German translation
FIXED! Updated help for multi-languages installation
New in Version 2.4.17
NEW! Updated Chinese (Simplified), Spanish (LA), Dutch translation
NEW! Support to German language added
FIXED! The Vulnerabilities addressed in http://www.matousec.com/info/advisories/Comodo-Multiple-insufficient-argument-validation-of-hooked-SSDT-functions.php
FIXED! The incompatibility problem with ArovaxShield
FIXED! Some bugs reported by users
New in Version 2.4.16
NEW!Multilanguage capabilities. Releasing version 2.4 with following 13 languages:
- Chinese (Traditional)
- Chinese (Simplified)
- Dutch
- French
- Greek
- Hungarian
- Portugese (Brazilian)
- Portugese (Continental)
- Russian
- Spanish (LA)
- Spanish (Spain)
- Swedish
- Turkish
NEW!Activity->Connections sections shows per connection bytes in/out
NEW!Firewall icon shows animation as per incoming/outgoing traffic in system tray
FIXED!At times certain folder could remain locked when using firewall
FIXED! The bug causing SHA1 replies to be forgotten
FIXED!Few BSODs reported via forums and support
IMPROVED!Now firewall does not require user to activate license. It comes with lifetime free license on installation itself.
IMPROVED! Significantly improved self defense
- Defense against automated windows messaging (Simulated mouse clicks)
- File digital certificate verification for own binaries
- Fixed DOS conditions in self defense handling
- Fixed system driver crashes
- Fixed some bugs that can cause priviledge escallation
IMPROVED!Improved OLE automation handling
IMPROVED!Fixed some minor bugs in tooltip texts
IMPROVED!Removed non-TCP/UDP application alerts until version 3.0
New in Version 2.3.6.81
FIXED!Network monitor rules were not loaded during system boot
FIXED!DHCP protocol stateful analysis were causing reconnection problems
FIXED!Comodo Firewall Pro no longer crashes when ShellExecute hooking software is installed (SuperAdblocker, counterspy etc.)
FIXED!Minor inaccuracies in tooltip text
FIXED!Log size is not remembered correctly
FIXED!Many other bugs are fixed according to the user bug reports
New in Version 2.3.5
NEW!Removed Comodo LaunchPad Installation
FIXED!Startup Delay if Terminal Services service is disabled
FIXED!Navigating between adapters using "Next" and "Previous" links could cause error message
FIXED!When no adapter active was showing wrong adapter information
New in Version 2.3.4
NEW!Reduced Memory Usage
NEW!Added Protocol Analysis Option
Protocol Analysis is key to the detection of fake packets used in denial of service attacks. This new feature means Comodo Firewall Pro checks every packet conforms to that protocol standards. If not, then the packets are blocked.
NEW!Added packet checksum verification feature
Every packet of data sent to your machine has a signature attached. Comodo Firewall Pro will recalculate the checksum of the target packet and compare this against the checksum stated in the signature. If the two do not match then Comodo Firewall Pro will block the packet. Altered checksums indicate that a packet has been altered since transmission.
NEW!Added an option to define Alert Frequency level
Users can now quickly configure the amount of alerts that Comodo Firewall Pro generates by raising or lowering a new slider.
NEW!Added defense for own registry keys and files against malware tampering
Meaning that Comodo Firewall Pro registry entries and files cannot be deleted or modified either accidentally or deliberately. This vital security feature prevents malicious programs or intruders from being able to shut down or sabotage your installation of Comodo Firewall Pro.
NEW!Added Suspicious file submission capability to popup alert
Each time Comodo Firewall Pro discovers unknown components within an application, the user is notified via an alert. In version 2.3, these particular alerts now contain a built in link to instantly submit the suspicious files to Comodo for analysis.
IMPROVED!Default network control rules
IMPROVED!New icons for rules section
IMPROVED!Tasks and Advanced section layouts are redesigned
IMPROVED!Effect on OS system performance has significantly been decreased
FIXED!Bug causing Windows to freeze (a rare but serious bug of BETA Releases)
FIXED!Bug causing Log Size selection to be forgotten after a reboot
FIXED!Bug causing legitimate packets to be dropped by protocol analysis
FIXED!The firewall will use the default browser instead of IE
REMOVED!Hardware details section from the summary section
New in Version 2.2.0
NEW!Skip advanced security checks
Skip advanced security checks options in the Application control rules is for the applications which user allows but still for some reasons they fail to connect.
NEW!CPF passes another leak test!!
Comodo Firewall Pro - passes one more leak test called BITS. (http://www.firewallleaktester.com/news.htm)
IMPROVED! Display Settings
Display issues seen in system's DPI setting higher than 96 DPI or while using large fonts settings for system has been fixed.
New in Version 2.1.0
NEW!Monitor COM/OLE Requests
Monitor COM/OLE requests” when enabled, forces CPF to detect any program hijacking attempt which may occur by misuse of COM/OLE interfaces by other programs.
NEW!Automatically Approve Safe Applications
Automatically approve safe applications option, when enabled, forces CPF to allow all activities of an application which is recognized as safe by its internal database of over 10000 applications. Unless explicitly blocked by a rule, Comodo Firewall Pro will allow any activity of the safe applications while still watching for suspicious activities. In case for an application action to be taken is set as 'Ask' and if it appears in safe database list of applications, it will be allowed without asking user. The firewall will still raise an alert if it detects anything suspicious. This option is useful for avoiding unnecessary number of questions.
IMPROVED!Zone Modification
A Machine or network can be represented as a zone to which an access can be granted or denied by specifying it in Application / Network rules. The newly designed easy to use GUI in Comodo Firewall Pro 2 allows the user to Add/Edit/Remove Zones.
New in Version 2.0.0
NEW!Application Component Authentication
Comodo Firewall Pro now validates all the components of an application before allowing it Internet access. These components can be dynamic link libraries, activex components that an application is using.
NEW!Application Behavior Analysis
Comodo Firewall Pro analyses each application’s behavior and detects any suspicious activity before allowing internet access. This powerful new feature enables it to detect more trojan activity than any other firewall - including:
- DLL/Code injections
- Hidden Connection Attempts
NEW!Defense against Trojan Protocols
Comodo Firewall Pro now features advanced protocol driver level protection - essential for the defense of your PC against trojans having their own protocol drivers.
NEW!Smart Alerts
Alerts are completely redesigned in Comodo Firewall Pro. They are now simple and more intuitive. Every alert now includes a Security Considerations section which provides significant advices to users. Each alert also has an associated Security Risk level shown on the top of it to help users decide a course of action.
Although they are simple, the new alerts also have an option to be more verbose or simple. Basic popup logic removes unnecessary popup alerts whereas verbose logic reveals each activity to provide more details.
NEW!Windows Security Center Integration
Comodo Firewall Pro is now recognized by Windows XP SP2 Security Center as a trusted firewall and reports its state.
NEW!Self Protection against Termination of Critical Firewall Processes
A Trojan/Spyware/Virus may need to disable the firewall protection before performing its malicious operations. Comodo Firewall Pro secures itself to make sure its critical processes are always active and running.
NEW!PC Security during Booting
Comodo Firewall Pro 2 includes an option to secure the host while the operating system is booting. When enabled, it makes sure that no connections are established until booting process is completed.
NEW!Automatic Updater
Comodo Firewall Pro now includes an interactive automatic updater component so that users can check for updates any time.
NEW!Error Reporting Interface
To improve users’ satisfaction, Comodo Firewall Pro 2 now includes an XP style bug reporting interface.
IMPROVED!Firewall Logging
The new logging structure in Comodo Firewall Pro is more powerful than before. It reveals all the activities with detailed descriptions of the events. It also allows exporting the logs in HTML format.
IMPROVED!Security Rules Interface
Comodo Firewall Pro 2 has a completely redesigned security rules interface. More powerful, flexible security rules structure is combined with an easy to use GUI.
IMPROVED!Application Activity Control
In this version, application connections are shown better. It allows watching each application in detail by showing addresses, ports and amount of traffic it used. Users can intercept and close any application connection with a simple click.
IMPROVED!Graphical User Interface
The GUI of Comodo Firewall Pro has significant improvements.
- It allows full control over the firewall operations
- It shows a host security index according to the protection level at which it is configured
- Any part of the firewall can be enabled or disabled with one click
IMPROVED!Application Recognition (Only in Comodo Firewall Pro)
Comodo Firewall Pro 2 can recognize over 10000 applications and determine their security risks. This database allows users to notice easily if an activity is coming from a safe, virus or spyware program.
