EARLIER RELEASE NOTES FOR WEBROOT SECUREANYWHERE FOR MAC




Please choose from the release notes listed below:
 
Mac Version 9.5.1 (Released March 25th, 2022)
Features
  • Single PKG installer now auto-detects OS and quietly adjusts installation for older OSes.
  • New command line installation script for PKG installer supported by mac team.
  • Support for native Apple uninstallation.
  • Fixed issue where System Optimizer would not execute.
  • Fixed issue where subsequent scans were taking as long as the initial scan.
  • Sky ScanSummaryV2 support.

 
Mac Version 9.5.0 (Released November 10th, 2021)
Fixed
  • Fixed issue where quick scans were taking the same amount of time as full scans.
  • Addressed UI issue where some text was overlapping on the main screen.

 
Mac Version 9.4.1 (Released July 28th, 2021)
Added
  • Bridging version to support upgrades with future PKG based agent installer.

 
Mac Version 9.3.0 (Released June 2nd, 2021)
Fixed
  • Fixes for high memory consumption during scans.
Improved
  • Faster scan times.

 
Mac Version 9.2.0.95 (Released April 22nd, 2021)
Fixed
  • Addressed UI issue where scan progress-bar would occasionally stop while the scan continues in the background.
Added
  • Foundational updates to support switching from a DMG to PKG installer.

 
Mac Version 9.1.5.87 (Released February 9th, 2021)
Fixed
  • Scan time improvement
  • Bug fixes

 
Mac Version 9.1.4.123 (Released October 6th, 2020)
Fixed
  • Bug fixes
Added
  • Big Sur Compatible

 
Mac Version 9.1.3.103 (Released July 29, 2020)
Added
  • Move from Kernel extension to Apple's new Endpoint security API to support upcoming MAC OS changes.
Fixes
  • Fixed uninstall link on the WSA About section
  • Corrected the intermittent upgrade problem
  • Other minor bug fixes 

 
Mac Version 9.1.2.121 (Released June 25th, 2020)
Fixed
  • Fix for repeated FDA dialog

 
Mac Version 9.1.2.69 (Released April 7th, 2020)
Added
  • Improved installation experience
Fixed
  • Fixed scanning related issues
  • Fixed some upgrade problems
  • Multiple other minor bug fixes

 
Mac Version 9.0.10.162 (Released November 18th, 2019)
Fixed
  • ​Bug fixes
  • Apple notarization support

 
Mac Version 9.1.0 (Released November 8th, 2019)
Added
  • This version supports the new MAC OS 10.15 Catalina.
  • Please note that Full Disk Access (FDA) must be enabled for our application to function properly.

 
Mac Version 9.0.10.90 (Released October 1st, 2019)
Fixed
  • Bug Fixes​

 
Mac Version 9.0.10.30 (Released August 28rd, 2019)
Fixed
  • Bug Fixes​

 
Mac Version 9.0.10.18 (Released May 23rd, 2019)
Fixed
  • Bug Fixes​

 
WiFi Security for Mac Version 1.0.6.4 (Released March 26th, 2019)
Added
  • The version supports Japanese localization for all users.
  • The Japanese content is rendered when the Language preference is set to Japanese.​

 
Mac Web Threat Shield Version 1.3.0.2 (Released March 26th, 2019)
Improved
  • Webfilter service network communication improvement.

 
Mac Version 9.0.9.60 (Released January 16th, 2019)
Fixed
  • Misc. Bugs 

 
Mac WiFi Security Version 1.0.5.1 (Released January 10th, 2019)
Fixed
  • The app will only request EULA acceptance once​.
  • The log files folder is not branded with Webroot​.

 
Mac Version 9.0.9.38 (Released December 8th, 2018)
Added
  • Whitelisting can be applied to selected folders.
  • Detection applies to Gzip archives.
  • Support for macOS 10.14​ 
  • Efficacy enhancements.
Fixed
  • Misc. Bugs 

 
Mac Version 9.0.8.34 (Released July 24th, 2018)
Fixed
  • MAC Vulnerability by hardening driver access to processes without root privileges. 

 
Mac Version 9.0.8.28 (Released June 11th, 2018)
Added
  • New setting "Automatically scan removable media" available under Advanced Settings > Scan Settings.
  • New setting "Operate background functions using fewer CPU resources" available under Advanced Settings > General.
Fixed
  • Kext is now correctly displayed in Finder.
  • UI now displays all items in Quarantine after Daemon restart.
  • Reset All button now correctly resets Enable Scheduled System Optimization to default setting. Settings for Frequency and Time are also reset.

 
Mac Version 9.0.7.50 (Released March 5th, 2018)
Restored
  • Restored 9.0.6 functionality for scanning newly mounted drives.
Fixed
  • Bug fixes.

 
Mac Version 9.0.7.44 (Released February 13th, 2018)
Added
  • Immediate scan of new mounted device.
  • On demand scanning for files and folders through right click context menu.
Improved
  • GateKeeper status check.
  • SIP Disabled status check.
Fixed
  • Bug Fixes.

 
Mac Version 9.0.6.64 (Released January 3rd, 2018)
Fixed
  • Various bug fixes.

 
Mac Version 9.0.5.126 (Released September 5th, 2017)
Added
  • macOS 10.13 (High Sierra®) compatibility.
Fixed
  • Bug Fixes.

 
Mac Version 9.0.5.56 (Released June 19th, 2017)
Improved
  • Web Threat Shield settings.
Fixed
  • FP on Time Machine backups.
  • Bug fixes.

 
Mac Version 9.0.4.23 (Released October 17th, 2016)
Added
  • New agent commands available from the console.
  • A command line method to force agent check-in to the cloud.
Improved
  • Hardened agent cloud communication.

 
Mac Version 9.0.3.39 (Released September 19th, 2016)
Improved
  • Support for installation on macOS 10.12 (Sierra®). Only installers version 9.0.3.39 and higher will support installation to Sierra.
Fixed
  • Various bug fixes.

 
Mac Version 9.0.2.45 (Released September 9th, 2016)
Improved
  • Ensure update capability on macOS 10.12 (Sierra®). Webroot strongly encourages all Webroot SecureAnywhere Mac users to update to agent version 9.0.2.45 or higher before updating the OS to Sierra.

 
Mac Version 9.0.2.42 (Released July 25th, 2016)
Improved
  • Enhance agent identification system for partners.
Fixed
  • Bug fixes.

 
Mac Version 9.0.2.22 (Released June 6th, 2016)
Added
  • Further scan engine improvements.
  • Scan performance improvements.
  • Bug fixes.

 
Version 9.0.1.31 (Released May 2nd, 2016)
Fixed
  • Various bug fixes.

 
Mac Version 9.0.1.27 (Released April 5th, 2016)
Improved
  • Settings string for clarity.
  • Hardened machine identification.
Improved
  • Agent data reporting to cloud.
  • Speed of scan start.

 
Mac Version 9.0.0.66 (Released January 18th, 2016)
Improved
  • Send real time threat detection reports to the cloud.

 
Mac Version 9.0.0.62 (Released January 12th, 2016)
Added
  • Send new Mac data points to the cloud.
  • New method for differential feature activation.
  • Provide relevant in product messaging after a license swap.
Improved
  • UI enhancement for EULA reacceptance
Fixed
  • Bug fixes.

 
Version 8.0.10.18 (Released September 28th, 2015)
Added
  • Support for OS X 10.11 (El Capitan®).
Improved
  • Update UI for installer screen.
  • UI enhancements.
Fixed
  • Further scan engine improvements.

 
Mac Version 8.0.9.59 (Released May 26th, 2015)
Improved
  • Enabled suppression of certain tray messages once the message is acknowledged (closed or button pressed).
  • Default settings.
Added
  • New agent status data value.
  • Aligned agent states.

 
Mac Version 8.0.8.38 (Released February 20th, 2015)
Fixed
  • False positive detection.
  • Hardened license key obfuscation for business customers.

 
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.

 
Version 8.0.7.78 (Released October 27th, 2014)
Added
  • Support for OS X 10.10 (Yosemite®).
  • System Optimizer for Mac (Consumer Only).
Improved
  • Detection of Phishing sites.
  • Installation process to be simpler and more intuitive.

 
Mac Version 8.0.6.105 (Released March 11th, 2014)
Added
  • Browser support for Web Filtering for Chrome and Firefox.
  • New engine detection capabilities.
Improved
  • Various bug fixes to improve consistency, performance, and stability.

 
Mac Version 8.0.5.82 (Released January 10th, 2014)
Fixed
  • Stability and compatibility on some Mac platforms.
Other
  • Various bug fixes.

 
Mac Version 8.0.5.66 (Released November 11th, 2013)
Improved
  • Compatibility with OS X 10.9 (Mavericks®)
Other
  • Various bug fixes.

 
[Mac] Version 8.0.3.171 (Released March 20th, 2013)
Added
  • Password Management functionality
     
    If you have the Complete or Internet Security Plus edition, you can use the Password Manager with Safari, Chrome, and Firefox. The Password Manager allows you to:
     
    • Automatically fill in login credentials to access your favorite websites quickly and easily.
    • Automatically fill in web forms with a personal profile, such as an address, phone numbers, and credit card numbers.
    • Generate secure passwords for all your commonly used websites.

    With the Password Manager, you will never need to remember multiple login names and passwords, write them down on paper, or store them in an unencrypted file on your device. Plus, the Password Manager works across all your devices, including laptops, mobile phones, and tablets.
     
  • System Analyzer functionality
     
    System Analyzer is a simple utility that quickly scans for threats, security vulnerabilities, and other computer problems. After the scan, it displays a report that describes any vulnerabilities it found. It also provides recommendations about enhancements that can increase system performance, privacy, and protection.

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