V2016 Beta 3 (2016.11.1.2236)

Asyn · 2015-10-16T08:15:49.000Z

MartinZ post:1:

WebShield HTTPS Scanning: We introduced a new method of HTTPs scanning. It is used in Firefox, Chrome and Opera. It works without changing the certificates with the help of kernel mode hooking. The security parameters and certificates are verified by the browser itself, including checks for untrusted or revoked certificates.

Interesting, is this also valid for XP systems…??

system · 2015-10-16T09:45:38.000Z

Installed version .2236 over beta 3 via GUI updater and so far no problems.
Remarks:

As “RejZoR” said before:

RejZoR post:12:

Browser add-on is still not working even in BETA3…

Nobody said something about this new “Avast SafePrice” add-on?
As many people also with prior versions stated, “Network Scan” is still not working properly!
Doing a “SmartScan” it returns for the network - everything ok, everything green.
Starting the dedicated “Network Scan” it returns a week password for the wireless part of the router. It says everybody can use my Wireless and easyly look into my computer!
By the way it actually is a 16 (!!!) character password which is correctly spotted. (How do we come along with our Credit Cards?)

Zeniit · 2015-10-16T10:00:31.000Z

I found some GUI bug.

when run smart scan the finished scan get a green mark, but when go back to home screen and go back to smart scan the green marks gone
the stored passwords number too big

Zeniit · 2015-10-16T10:04:11.000Z

jrace post:20:

Remarks:

As many people also with prior versions stated, “Network Scan” is still not working properly!
Doing a “SmartScan” it returns for the network - everything ok, everything green.
Starting the dedicated “Network Scan” it returns a week password for the wireless part of the router. It says everybody can use my Wireless and easyly look into my computer!
By the way it actually is a 16 (!!!) character password which is correctly spotted. (How do we come along with our Credit Cards?)

It’s a known issue, see the first post

"Known issues:
…

Home network security scan doesn’t work in Smart scan"

MartinZ · 2015-10-16T10:09:40.000Z

RejZoR post:12:

Browser add-on is still not working even in BETA3…

Which browser please?

system · 2015-10-16T10:12:55.000Z

Zeniit post:22:

jrace post:20:

Remarks:

As many people also with prior versions stated, “Network Scan” is still not working properly!
Doing a “SmartScan” it returns for the network - everything ok, everything green.
Starting the dedicated “Network Scan” it returns a week password for the wireless part of the router. It says everybody can use my Wireless and easyly look into my computer!
By the way it actually is a 16 (!!!) character password which is correctly spotted. (How do we come along with our Credit Cards?)

It’s a known issue, see the first post

"Known issues:
…

Home network security scan doesn’t work in Smart scan"

Thanks, overlooked that. ;D

RejZoR · 2015-10-16T10:18:59.000Z

MartinZ post:23:

RejZoR post:12:

Browser add-on is still not working even in BETA3…

Which browser please?

Firefox 42 Beta 6 x64

Changelog says Firefox 42 is supported now, maybe just 32bit version?

system · 2015-10-16T11:15:55.000Z

Secure DNS:
Ever since this feature was introduced I had to uninstall and not use it anymore because it was blocking some of my favorite sites which I regularly use.

Now I decided to install it again with the current version of Avast.
Fact is it is still blocking " http://www.easeus.com/ " (very comonly used Backup programs +++).
This site is absolutely not accessible without turning off “Secure DNS”.

Zeniit · 2015-10-16T11:48:53.000Z

Some Passwords future suggestions:

1, when generate strong password make option to setting up password long, which characters use, etc. because not every website allow more than 8 or 12 long password, special characters or numbers.

2, in password history enable copy old passwords

3, when save data this website allowed and I login with same account name than saved, but I misspelled the password or give now password the site will not login me because the wrong password avast password save (refresh) my misspelled password without any notifications

4, on passwords overview show 30 weak passwords, but when click on it just list 7 weak password (I think 30 are weak and average)

5, in password history show hour and minutes too, not just the date

6, archive deleted website which contains username and password avoid accidental deletes

7, maybe bug: when save data this website allowed and login successful to the site, password history saved it again and make a new line

8, bug: (see pic.) when open a new site some sec. password plugin show error: “An error occurred! Please reinstall the extension.”

9, freeze when logout password manager, and go to settings-passwords tab. I made a dump: (20151016_1430_TUJGX_2625295853.zip File id: TUJGX)

10, check that main password enough strong, and lock some minutes when main password wrong and try too many times avoid brute force attack

…
Thank you very much,
Zeniit

system · 2015-10-16T12:06:17.000Z

Still randomly freezing system. Support package sent.

PeterZošiak · 2015-10-16T12:50:52.000Z

Lisandro post:8:

The ability to choose languages has also been removed

Of course you can change language:

Zeniit · 2015-10-16T13:01:15.000Z

Changes from V2016 Beta 2: ... - Online security plugin for Firefox is now signed and works in Firefox 42

For me it’s still not signed, see pic.
Firefox 41.0.2
AOS 10.3.3.157

Zeniit

NON · 2015-10-16T13:02:05.000Z

Thanks for the update. I finally successfully uninstalled previous beta and installed new beta.
Four lockups today. Even while uninstalling.

I hope this beta3 solve the lockup issue…

DavidR · 2015-10-16T13:43:18.000Z

Peter Zošiak post:18:

Para-Noid post:3:

Where are the links to the offline installer? ???
I prefer the full installer. No full installer, no download. ???

Hi. We are testing new mechanism in online installers.

Personally I find on-line installers (not specifically for beta builds):

much slower than downloading the full off-line installer on fast broadband.
my major concern with on-line installers specifically is for installing a new AV, you are in effect on-line with no protection - if you do as is commonly recommended - as you have uninstalled your previous AV or you don’t have one.
if you haven’t gone for removal of your previous AV - now you are potentially in the conflict scenario - which could lead to a failed or corrupt installation.

system · 2015-10-16T13:56:14.000Z

@NON

Since you have the same freeze / lock up problem as me (btw not fixed for me in 2236), does your avast service also terminate every time you launch SafeZone Browser or try to turn on Pay mode?

bob3160 · 2015-10-16T14:53:02.000Z

DavidR post:32:

Peter Zošiak post:18:

Para-Noid post:3:

Where are the links to the offline installer? ???
I prefer the full installer. No full installer, no download. ???

Hi. We are testing new mechanism in online installers.

Personally I find on-line installers (not specifically for beta builds):

much slower than downloading the full off-line installer on fast broadband.

my major concern with on-line installers specifically is for installing a new AV, you are in effect on-line with no protection - if you do as is commonly recommended - as you have uninstalled your previous AV or you don’t have one.

if you haven’t gone for removal of your previous AV - now you are potentially in the conflict scenario - which could lead to a failed or corrupt installation.

That same problem also holds true when you remove Avast and it takes to the internet for a survey ???
No protection so I’ll throw you out to the wolves! Not a Good Idea.
The online survey should happen before the removal not after.

NON · 2015-10-16T15:26:26.000Z

warlock post:33:

@NON

Since you have the same freeze / lock up problem as me (btw not fixed for me in 2236), does your avast service also terminate every time you launch SafeZone Browser or try to turn on Pay mode?

As far as I saw, AvastSvc.exe is running fine while launching SafeZone Browser.
I don’t know about Pay Mode, because I can’t see task-manager while Pay Mode is On.

My lockup often happens just after resuming from stand-by, but not limited to that situation.
Tonight I’ll make my computer sleep as usual, let’s see what happens next morning… :

Zeniit · 2015-10-16T16:15:35.000Z

I get white screen when run uninstaller. It’s maybe localization error?

Zeniit

update.log attached

EDIT: I find that is just happen when connected to the internet! I have mobile broadband internet (T-Mobile HU)

Charvin · 2015-10-16T16:21:11.000Z

Issues with extension and passwords

#. Extension is not signed for firefox 41.0.2
#. The passwords option freezes the whole avast window.
#. No option to Import passwords from other password managers.
#. Still need work to be done in the passwords section.
#. Network Scan. Shows Issues but no mention about what the issue is nor a fix.

:o

Zeniit · 2015-10-16T18:55:02.000Z

I find this forum topic from 2011 and I think it would be great if avast team refresh this list for better pay mode working in safezone browser.

For example, hungarian otp bank website not recognized. (https://www.otpbank.hu)

Topic: https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=83592.0

List: http://public.avast.com/~kurtin/banks/

What do you think?

Zeniit

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