Webroot SecureAnywhere Discussion & Update Thread

Mac Version 8.0.8.33 (Released February 15th, 2015)
Added

• ZIP file scanning.
• Hide license key by default for business customers.

Improved

• Performance of scanning with advanced detection routines.
• Compatibility with JAMF Casper software.

Changed

• Updated copyright date in UI.

Fixed

• Suppress erroneous browser extension installation message.
• Two crash reports.

http://www5.nohold.net/Webroot/ukp.aspx?pid=10&app=vw&vw=1&login=1&json=1&solutionid=1940&

TH

 

Auto-updated to v8.0.7.28 Beta

 

Thanks Buddy and Confirmed it might go out live today!

Daniel

 

I just downloaded the official 7.28 release from the standard download location.

 

Just got my new update also 7.28 is correct

 

http://www5.nohold.net/Webroot/ukp.aspx?pid=10&app=vw&vw=1&login=1&json=1&solutionid=1085&

It must mean Feb 18th...

 

My Webroot av has not updated yet to .28. I assume this will happen shortly.

 

I also didn't get it yet. No worries. You'll get it soon. Or you could avoid waiting for automatic update and download the latest update manually from your Webroot Console.

 

Correct it should say Feb 18th and I did let them know!

Thanks,

Daniel

 

Just wanted to say that after a quick trial with WSA, i decided to purchase and install. My thoughts are very positive as this has to be the lightest security suite i have ever run. Most of the reviews i had read before installing, said very positive things about WSA but the exception being on detection. For me its a fair trade off as i tend to practice safe hex. The GUI is kickass and very easy to navigate.

So far one very happy camper..

 

Good to hear...is Ni3K your call sign? (amateur radio)

 

Hi Ni3K

You need not worry about the detection aspect of WSA...it is second to none...most of those who criticise it most probbaly do not understand how WSA work, i.e., simply put the philosophy is that dormant malware is not dangerous malware so WSA ignores dormant malware...but intercepts it as soon as it activates...that is how come it is so light...it only applies resources where required.

Hope that helps?

Regards, Baldrick

 

Baldrick is correct how can the others deal with over 500,000 new malware everyday and over 143 million in 2014 alone. The WIN Cloud can http://www.brightcloud.com/platform/webroot-intelligence-network.php so Welcome!

Cheers,

Daniel

 

No it was an old ingame nic i used to use.

Many thanks for that clarification Baldrick.

 

I just switched into my WSA snapshot, and it has updated automatically. Now at v8.0.7.33, which I assume is a beta.

 

Good spot you are correct .33 is the public Beta.

 

Thanks Roy!

Daniel

 

I just switched to WSA Complete a few days ago because (1) my NOD32 was set to expire in a couple of months and (2) WSA Complete is on Newegg for $14.99 for 5 devices. I'm not married to any one particular company, but I admit I do have an irrational distaste for Norton from years ago. I usually use a dedicated AV with a separate firewall, along with MBAM, but this deal was too good to pass up right now. I like it so far. It's light. It's fast. It's relatively intuitive and easy to work with after just a short time. It stays in the background and minds its own business.

I can't for the life of me, however, figure out how to use the firewall component to block any particular program from access to the internet. I thought it was Block/Allow but that appears to block execution of the process involved, not its access to the internet. I suppose I could go into Windows Firewall to do it, but it just seems like something that a "complete" suite with a firewall component should be able to do as a matter of course. So far, that's my only complaint.

 

Newegg has 5 devices WSA right now for $7.49 btw.

 

Hello great hear and Welcome! Are using Win 8.1 or some other OS? In case you are here is some info on the firewall on Win 8.1: https://community.webroot.com/t5/Id...tions-fw-control-in-Win-8-Win-8-1/idi-p/60003 and read all the comments the same for Win 10 Preview. If it's another OS see here: http://www.webroot.com/En_US/Secure...4_Firewall/CH4c_ManagingActiveConnections.htm and see here to what Webroot suggests: http://www.webroot.com/En_US/SecureAnywhere/PC/WSA_PC_Help.htm#C4_Firewall/CH4a_ManagingFirewall.htm also some use a third party firewall like Windows Firewall Control https://www.wilderssecurity.com/threads/windows-firewall-control-4.347370/page-55#post-2465656 but be sure if you get infected WSA's Firewall is designed to block Malware calling out to it's Command Center on all OS's. But most use WSA's Firewall with Windows Firewall for full protection but the choice is yours if you want to add a Third party Firewall.

Cheers,

Daniel

 

I wonder why I get the updates, seemingly before anyone else.

 

Well we are sleeping over here and you from the land from down under my friend!

Daniel

 

this is for a subscription with monthly / annual renewal. im not sure how to opt out or if you can, so unless you ask and make sure you can opt out i would avoid that one

 

Don't shout it too loud otherwise they will remove you from the VIP list...

 

You can ring the sales team and be taken off auto-renewal or you can do it on-line.