Software Update: Jetico Personal Firewall 2.1.0.5.2385

The Finnish Jetico has released a new version of its Personal Firewall with 2.1.0.5.2385 as the version number. The program can filter network packets at a low-level level on, for example, source, final destination, addressing and protocols used. In addition, it is possible to filter at the application level so that network traffic is monitored per program. The program can be installed as a service so that it is active before a user logs in and comes with a number of templates for commonly used programs such as Skype and Bittorrent. The list of changes looks like this:

Version 2.1.0.5.2385:

• Stateful inspection engine improved.
• Resolved problem with IIS7 incoming connections under Vista or Server 2008.
• Process protection enabled for Windows 7.
• A table’s default action restored after import or clone operations.
• Popup dialog now supports empty groups list.
• “Critical system object modification” event parameters corrected.
• Application accessibility improved.
• Romanian translation provided by Mihai Iepure.

Version 2.1.0.4:

• Added ARP packet MAC addresses filtering
• Added Table hints for best template selection
• Added Table properties dialog
• Help file updated
• Minor issues resolved

Version 2.1.0.2:

• Pete Mierski translated language file to Polish language.
• Empty event in Application checksum rules fixed.
• Improved hash calculation.
• Documentation updated.
• UDP broadcast support.
• resource leaks fixed.

Version 2.1.0.1:

• JPF 2.1 beta has new stateful packet inspection module.
• New SPI module features:
  • Pass through connections handling;
  • Improved port scan detection.
• Please note: replies to broadcast UDP packets are not recognized in JPF 2.1 beta.