AVAST 2014 rumours

[3SSS]

Here we go guys!Leaked screens and info about upcoming 2014 version of Avast AV.

The public beta will start in about 2 weeks, so be the first who knows about it. ;)

There is no official info about new version yet.All is linked from an Hungarian site :)

List of new features in Avast 2014:

Protection-related features and improvements:

New DeepScreen technology allows avast! to make more intelligent decisions about new/unknown files. DeepScreen is a successor of AutoSandbox, now upgraded with some additional new technologies such as dynamic binary translation and dyna-gen announced earlier.

New Hardened mode for stricter lockdown scenarios. This is a new mode that is recommended especially for novice users (such as your grandmas): it automatically blocks execution of binaries that would normally be deepscreened (Moderate level) or even allows only execution of programs that are well-known to FileRep (Aggressive level). In a way, it brings the whitelisting concept to the consumer AV space.

Improved cloud scanning features and crowdsourced analysis of suspicious items. This includes new, optimized mechanism for collecting data from our sensors.

Continuously streaming update (CSU) technology for up-to-minute detections. This is not entirely new for v2014, but we now have really buttoned up the whole streaming update infrastructure to allow for reliable, uninterrupted service. We’re currently doing 350-400 updates a day, which equals to one update in roughly every 3.75 minutes, 24x7, 365 days a year. Streaming updates can now also carry more types of definitions than before.

Improved cleaning of malware. This applies to standard malware as well as rootkits and file infectors.

Other new features

All-new web browser plugins featuring comprehensive security ratings, protection against malware, phishing and typosquatting sites and Do-Not-Track (DNT) functionality for improved anonymity on the Internet. The DNT functionality doesn’t rely on the DNT HTTP headers; instead, it uses a proprietary technology that cannot be overridden by the servers.

All-new SafeZone for more secure online shopping and banking. Users can now switch back and forth between SafeZone and the regular browser with a single click. Also, online banking sites can be automatically opened in the SafeZone.

Rescue disk - allow users to create a bootable CD or flash disk with Avast on it. Great for cleaning.

Other improvements:

A new, streamlined user interface for simplified navigation and more user comfort. The new UI is actually much simplified, and it’s probably the biggest change since version 5.0. We have also redefined the shields to the total number of three (File Shield, Web Shield, Mail Shield) and tweaked the action buttons (tiles) on the home page so that they’re now fully configurable.

Control and manage all protected devices directly from the Avast console. That is, the my.avast.com account is perfectly integrated in the UI to allow for management of all your devices running Avast.

Dramatic reduction in product size (full installer < 60MB, compared to today’s 120MB) and memory footprint. By default, install is done through a new stub installer though (which has the advantage of always installing the most up-to-date version).

Faster scanning thanks to optimized scanning engine (raw [in-memory] scans of EXE files are about 2x faster, while scans of text contents (e.g. web pages and scripts) are up to 10x faster).

Completely rewritten setup/updater that makes the installation and upgrade process faster, easier and more reliable

Firewall has been redesigned from scratch to allow for better compatibility with latest Windows, better performance and full support for IPv6 (although its UI hasn’t really changed).

New licensing system allows for much easier management of product licenses. The system relies on activation codes, and these can be added seamlessly by simply clicking a link.

Various improvement in the Software Updater and Browser Cleanup tool.

ENJOY :)

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Some sources:

http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=131804.0

Edited August 9, 2013 by 7h3Pr3d47oR
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[selesn777]

Great news ! It is necessary to test ... :showoff:

[ASIO]

avast is the best no doubt :)

[notworthyguy]

Can't wait to test :)

[shanijee]

New in avast! Antivirus 8.0:

* New edition – avast! Premier

* Software Health module

* Browser Cleanup tool

* New User Interface

* Data Shredder (Premier only)

* AccessAnywhere (Premier only)

* Improved Autosandbox/Sandbox technlogy

* Improved General AV performance and stability

Changes in avast! Antivirus 8.0.1489, 2013-05-09

* BSOD fix in aswTdi.sys

* Fixed WebRep crashes in IE

* Fixed WebRep FF issue with not saving the position

* SecureLine stability improvements

http://www.softexia.com/anti-virus/avast-antivirus/

[johnse7en]

one of my FAV AV

[manu]

Changes in avast! Antivirus 8.0.1489, 2013-05-09

* BSOD fix in aswTdi.sys

* Fixed WebRep crashes in IE

* Fixed WebRep FF issue with not saving the position

* SecureLine stability improvements

http://www.softexia.com/anti-virus/avast-antivirus/

http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=131804.0

[psyko666]

NORTON ftw IMO.. meh.. It's just my opinion.. ^_^

[TheAslan]

And yet another antivirus ruined with Windows 8 kinda "Tiles", this looks really awful. Thank god I started to use BitDefender, new avast! interface looks like a cheap toy which breaks easily.

:wtf: :wtf:

Edited August 8, 2013 by TheAslan

[DKT27]

And yet another antivirus ruined with Windows 8 kinda "Tiles", this looks really awful. Thank god I started to use BitDefender, new avast! interface looks like a cheap toy which breaks easily.

:wtf: :wtf:

This UI is not only bad for it being Metro, the black in top and left panel do not match with the blue interface at all. Why, just why do they need to ruin the UI?

[3SSS]

vote and comment in order people to see :)

[Misaki2010]

I like the UI :) anyway... where's the Windows 8.1 support?

[LiLmEgZ]

I like the UI :) anyway... where's the Windows 8.1 support?

Windows 8.1 support will be when it (meaning 8.1) is officially RTM'ed and released

[insanedown58]

It looks good. I find the UI better than the current one but I assume the Free one will still look a bit childish when viewed from a far.

[manu]

where's the Windows 8.1 support?

see here : http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=131804.0

and : http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=129351.msg968667#msg968667

Edited August 8, 2013 by manu

[ank91]

according to softpedia.com a new beta available v8.0.1496

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Avast-Free-Antivirus-Update-Brings-Better-Windows-8-1-Support-Free-Download-373988.shtml

thumbs up for avast!

[LeetPirate]

I hate the metro layout, 10 miles of icons and multiple icons for certain apps looks awful in terms of organisation... that was slightly off topic to mention. :bag:

I see avast is keeping up the trend of adding extra useless modules for just about everything they could think up, excuse my language but who the f*?& needs a software health module? Sounds as worthless as their network scanner module and web rep module and pretty much every other module except for file system and web shield, the rest are 100% worthless guaranteed.

Now the quality of their detection and speed is remarkable so I give credit where due and I would actually buy avast products if the paid ones weren't just packing on bloatware that people only think they need out of paranoid fear and marketing trickery. Given that I will no longer be supplying nod32 to corporate clients or renewing my own license since they blocked this website, Avast is my new #1 choice for home and corporate clients.

@3SSS: please post the source of your article, these things can be misleading without a credible source.

[ank91]

@ LeetPirate

you can do a manual install,

as i install only FILE Shield , Behavior shield ,Script shield, and On demand SandBOX............

&

i found only two AV solutions best on system resources AVAST and ESET .

@3SSS: please post the source of your article, these things can be misleading without a credible source.

[ASIO]

And yet another antivirus ruined with Windows 8 kinda "Tiles", this looks really awful. Thank god I started to use BitDefender, new avast! interface looks like a cheap toy which breaks easily.

:wtf: :wtf:

don't judge it by only seeing the snap....

[ASIO]

according to softpedia.com a new beta available v8.0.1496

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Avast-Free-Antivirus-Update-Brings-Better-Windows-8-1-Support-Free-Download-373988.shtml

thumbs up for avast!

this 2014 will release on end of December

[Mr Orus]

AVAST 2014 rumours *

* Source missing / Original Article ?

[Lyon275]

I will test it for sure :) IF it's true :D

:cheers: