QFX News Archive
2010-2015+
October 12, 2015
KeyScrambler 3.8.2 fixes the compatibility issue with Microsoft Publisher and with accent keys in Firefox. It adds support for 3 new browsers.
July 28, 2015
KeyScrambler 3.8 adds full Windows 10 support. It also fixes some issues and adds support to 9 more applications at our users' request.
June 11, 2015
KeyScrambler 3.7 fixes some issues and adds support to 12 more applications at our users' request.
February 16, 2015
KeyScrambler 3.6 adds support to configurations for remapping the Ctrl key and the Caps Lock key. It has also added 8 more browsers and apps at our users' request.
October 27, 2014
KeyScrambler 3.5 adds an all-new focus tracking system in the back end that improves consistency and performance. KeyScrambler Premium in addition adds support for over 20 Cryptocoin Wallets.
May 22, 2014
KeyScrambler 3.4 is an update with back-end and performance improvements and bug fixes. It also adds support for 5 more browsers and 16 new apps, greatly increasing KeyScrambler's protective range.
November 14, 2013
KeyScrambler 3.3 is a maintenance release that fixes several user reported issues and adds support for Windows 8.1, Pirate Browser, and three game clients: Battle.net, EA Origin, and Minecraft.
August 27, 2013
KeyScrambler is recommended by renowned British journalist and technology expert Kate Russell on her website, Working the Cloud.biz, "the ultimate collection of online tips, tricks and resources for small businesses, start-ups and entrepreneurs."
August 25, 2013
KeyScrambler is featured on the BBC technology show "Click" hosted by Kate Russell. It is a rare honor for KeyScrambler, as "Click" boasts a global viewership of over 180 million. Watch a clip of "Kate Russell's weekly review of the best apps and websites" on BBC's website.
March 26, 2013
KeyScrambler 3.1 is a maintenance release that fixes a number of issues and improves performance.
February 07, 2013
KeyScrambler 3.0, a major milestone in the software's seven-year history, was released today. The new version fully supports Windows 8 and is the first keystroke encryption program to protect all Windows 8 Metro Apps against keylogging. Personal now supports all 29 browsers, including Google Chrome.
September 17, 2012
KeyScrambler 2.9.3 was released today. This version is a free upgrade for all current users. The new version has improved autoupdate functionality and added support for several new applications.
August 10, 2012
Why "10 best free lightweight security tools"? The author explains: "If your antivirus engine misses some malware, for instance - and this will happen, as nothing is 100% accurate - it could be very useful to have a second antivirus option to hand, just in case. What you really need is one of our tiny tools. They include some useful functions you won't find in even the largest security suite."
June 17, 2012
How can you protect against the most advanced, driver-level keylogging software called Elite Keylogger 5? The answer: Use KeyScrambler Premium.
June 08, 2012
KeyScrambler 2.9.2 has been released. The new version brings support for several new applications.
April 09, 2012
In an in-depth Firefox Security Guide on Ghacks, Christopher Chambel names KeyScrambler among the half dozen "Firefox Recommended Extentions":
"KeyScrambler -- another great extension for Firefox. When a hacker installs a keylogger onto your computer and you use this extension, your words will be scrambled into unreadable text." Read the article
March 08, 2012
KeyScrambler 2.9.1 has been released. The new version brings support for several new applications.
December 14, 2011
Version 2.9.0 is now available on our download page.
October 04, 2011
KeyScrambler Personal 2.8.2 ranks #1 in Privacy Software on Download.com.
September 18, 2011
Version 2.8.2 is now available on our download page.
August 16, 2011
The CNET Editors awarded KeyScrambler Personal four stars out of five in their recent review. Here's an excerpt from the review:
"Although antivirus software is often able to detect and eliminate such programs [keyloggers], they're not foolproof. KeyScrambler Personal promises to encrypt your keystrokes at the level of your keyboard driver and decrypt them when they reach your browser so they're visible to you. Sounds good in theory, but does it work? We can't guarantee that it's perfect, but we can say that it worked just fine when we tried it." Read the rest of the review
July 18, 2011
Raymond.cc, an expert computer website, held a "5 KeyScrambler Premium Product Key Giveaway" event over the weekend. Hundreds who left comments were enthusiastic about Mr. Raymond's excellent site and KeyScrambler as well.
June 01, 2011
Version 2.8.1 is now available on our download page.
May 31, 2011
Raymond.cc, an expert computer website, thoroughly tested KeyScrambler, and found it to be the only anti-keylogging product to defeat all the tested keyloggers. Read the review, KeyScrambler Fights KeyLoggers by Encrypting What You Type on Keyboard.
May 19, 2011
A quick spec of KeyScrambler Personal on Download.com: PRODUCT RANKING: #1 in Privacy Software!
April 27, 2011
Version 2.8.0 is now available on our download page.
April 07, 2011
KeyScrambler Personal is recommended as "Top 50: The best free security tools" on PCWelt.de (PCWorld.Germany):
"Nothing is worse than an attack by a Keylogger, which reads the keystrokes of the user and releases the user names and passwords. The free version of KeyScambler, KeyScrambler Personal, is intended as an add-on for Firefox and Internet Explorer. All keystrokes will be encrypted and only decrypted by the browser application. This ensures that keyloggers cannot get the actual keystrokes."
February 18, 2011
L'illustré, a major Swiss online magazine, recommends KeyScrambler to its readers: "A hacker can infect your computer with a software spy and seize all your keystroke information, your passwords in particular. The way of defense: use a protector of keyboard such as KeyScrambler (free version)."
December 22, 2010
How to block keyloggers? Install KeyScrambler is the answer. Read eHow.
November 26, 2010
Version 2.7.1 is now available on our download page.
October 25, 2010
KeyScrambler receives a strong recommendation on TechRepublic. Read the article, which includes an interview with Qian Wang, the President and CEO of QFX Software.
October 20, 2010
KeyScrambler receives the honor of being recommended as the best anti-keylogging add-on for Internet Explorer on CNET news. Read the article, "The best Internet Explorer security add-ons."
September 23, 2010
KeyScrambler gets recognition as one of the "8 Essential Privacy Extensions for Firefox" on PCWorld.
September 22, 2010
KeyScrambler user Mickey Cashen is featured in USA TODAY for building "a small fortress" against cyberattacks using effective freeware, including KeyScrambler. Read the story, "Free Anti-Virus Protection Spurs More Robust Options."
September 04, 2010
KeyScrambler Personal 2.7.0 receives the honor of "This Week's Featured Download" on ZDNet.
August 29, 2010
Version 2.8.0 is now available on our download page.
July 19, 2010
KeyScrambler is rated 10 out of 10 in effectiveness and ease of use by a Polish website, Programy Za Darmo.
June 15, 2010
KeyScrambler is recommended by the Italian website MegaLab.it.
May 25, 2010
KeyScrambler is recommended by the French website PC Astuces.
May 13, 2010
Windows Fanatics says, "KeyScrambler is Scrambulous!" and gives it a 5 out of 5 rating.
May 05, 2010
A comprehensive redesign of QFXSoftware.com makes it better than ever! Let us know what you think by writing to feedback@qfxsoftware.com.
2009
December 23, 2009
KeyScrambler Personal is recommended as one of the " Top 7 Firefox Add-ons" for secure web browsing by the i-techtalk admin.
November 10, 2009
KeyScrambler Personal is recommended by the Brothersoft editors.
October 27, 2009
After ranking among the top 5 (out of 607 products) in Privacy Software for a long time on Download.com, KeyScrambler makes to the very top - #1 - today.
October 7, 2009
KeyScrambler 2.6.0 is released today. The upgrade is now available on our download page. See What's New in 2.6.0 »
August 8, 2009
KeyScrambler 2.5.0 is released today. The upgrade is now available on our download page.
March 24, 2009
KeyScrambler 2.4.1, a bug-fix update, is released today and is now available on our download page.
March 1, 2009
KeyScrambler Professional has received the "Approved by Brighthub" award! Read the review by Donna Buenaventura, a Microsoft certified security specialist, on Bright Hub and see why she gave KeyScrambler 5 tars.
February 12, 2009
KeyScrambler 2.4 is released today and is now available on our download page. The new upgrade adds World of Warcraft, Runescape, EVE-Online, and Steam to KeyScrambler Pro and KeyScrambler Premium. Two new categories with nearly a dozen apps are also added to Pro and Premium.
2008
September 3, 2008
A preview version of KeyScrambler Pro and Premium (2.2.1.2) now supports the newly released Google Chrome browser! Download links are available on our download page. August 26, 2008
A new upgrade, KeyScrambler 2.2.1, is available for download. This version fixes occasional occurrences of scrambling or beeping when switching applications. KeyScrambler Pro and KeyScrambler Premium also add support for more applications, as listed below:
- Browsers: AdvancedBrowser;
- Email: Barca, The Bat!;
- IM/VoIP: PalTalk, TeamSpeak;
- Online Poker: Pacific Poker, Everest Poker;
- Password Managers: TurboPasswords;
- Finance (only in Premium): Star Money.
August 8, 2008
KeyScrambler Personal is recommended by PC World as one of the "15 Great, Free Privacy Downloads!"
July 22, 2008
KeyScrambler 2.2 is released today and available for download.
This upgrade adds support for password managers to Pro and accounting programs to Premium. Both versions now also protect popular online poker games.
In addition, the upgrade includes a couple of bug fixes.
July 7, 2008
KeyScrambler 2.1.0.6 is now available for download. It fixes a couple of bugs that caused occasional scrambling of keystrokes in the text.
July 1, 2008
Computer & Network Security reviews KeyScrambler Personal favorably and makes this recommendation: "Not only does it work with IE but with Firefox and Flock. We recommend this program for your surfing protection."
June 21, 2008
KeyScrambler is covered on the popular blog Lifehacker. Click here to read it.
May 29, 2008
KeyScrambler 2.1.0 is now available for download. This upgrade adds support for Firefox 3.0. in KeyScrambler Personal and fixes its installer error message. It also expands the list of protected applications in Pro and Premium. KeyScrambler Pro adds the following applications:
- Browsers: AOL 9, Yahoo Browser, AM Browser;
- Email:Lotus Notes, Windows Live Mail, IncrediMail, Eudora, Pegasus;
- IM: Skype, Windows Live Messenger, GoogleTalk, ICQ, Trillian.
- Finance/Tax:GnuCash;
- Office: MS OneNote, MS Publisher, MS Groove, MS InfoPath;
- Password Managers: KeePass, eWallet, DataViz Passwords Plus;
- New Category!: Networking: PuTTY, SecureCRT, SecureFx, WinSCP, FileZilla
April 7, 2008
KeyScrambler 2.0 has been released! This major upgrade allows the free KeyScrambler Personal to protect all parts of the browser and all web email, adds over a dozen new browsers and standalone email and instant messaging clients to KeyScrambler Professional, and further adds finance/tax, office, and password managing programs to KeyScrambler Premium. All three products support major web browsers: IE, Firefox, and Flock and are now available for 64-bit editions of Windows. 2.0 is a free upgrade for all existing KeyScrambler users.
Our heartfelt thanks to our users for your invaluable feedback on the new versions!
January 1, 2008
KeyScrambler 1.3.3 is available for download. This version fixes compatibility issues with Hotmail, Comodo, and DefenseWall. It also adds animation options for overlay window and has several other minor bug fixes. We thank our users for your support and wish you all a very happy, safe and prosperous New Year!
2007
1. We're pleased to announce the launch of KeyScrambler Premium, developed specially for businesses of all sizes. In addition to protecting all parts of the browser as the Pro version does, the new anti-keylogging program now also protects all input in Outlook and Microsoft Office applications.
2. KeyScrambler 1.3.2 is available for download. This version fixes a number of minor issues. The Pro version also adds Thunderbird to its list of protected applications.
3. QFX Software has begun to forge global affiliations to promote its new product and is currently working with the Toronto-based Informatica Security Corporation for corporate sales in Canada.
June 8, 2007
KeyScrambler 1.2.3 is available for download. This version fixes Yahoo mail crash and an IE tab issue. The Pro version now protects all parts of the browser, including master passwords. To our users: Thank you for your helpful feedback!
April 25, 2007
KeyScrambler defeated all of the keyloggers in a test by Informatica, an information security management company in Canada.
April 10, 2007
KeyScrambler 1.2.1 is available for download. This version fixes a tray icon bug and the Pro version now protects Runescape, a popular online game.
March 12, 2007
KeyScrambler 1.2.0 is available for download. This version adds support for Windows Vista, adds the option to hide the overlay window, and includes several bug fixes and enhancements.
January 8, 2007
KeyScrambler 1.1.9 is available for download. This version fixes a decryption bug and a bug in the system tray icon. To our users: Thank you for your helpful feedback!
January 1, 2007
KeyScrambler 1.1.8 is released and available for download. This release fixes a bug that occurs when entering numbers, corrects a decryption issue and adds an icon to the system tray for more convenience.
2006
In Laptop Magazine 's December 2006 issue, Ken Dunham, director of the VeriSign iDefense Rapid Response Team, recommended KeyScrambler as a way to prevent keylogging. Click here to read the article.
December 8, 2006
KeyScrambler 1.1.7 is released and available for download. This release contains performance optimizations and fixes a bug that occurs when IE and Firefox are used simultaneously.
November 22, 2006
KeyScrambler 1.1.6 is released and available for download. This release fixed an error on accent keys on international keyboards. It also fixed a decryption issue. In addition, KeyScrambler now activates more quickly on slow web pages.
October 31, 2006
KeyScrambler 1.1.5 is released and available for download. This release adds encryption of number pad keys and better support for accent keys on international keyboards. It also fixed a runtime error. Our thanks to our users for your support.
October 21, 2006
KeyScrambler Personal 1.1.4 was reviewed by downloadready.com and got a 5 out of 5 points award.
October 16, 2006
KeyScrambler 1.1.4 is released to fix a typo in version 1.1.3 that caused Firefox to crash when a new window is opened. October 14, 2006
KeyScrambler 1.1.3 is released and available for download with fixes for several stability issues. It also lets you change the position of the popup window.
September 21, 2006
KeyScrambler 1.1.2 is released, with some user interface improvements and a bug fix for Firefox users.
September 17, 2006
KeyScrambler 1.1.1 is released. It fixes a bug that prevented some users from using the Firefox plugin. We have also reduced the download size of the installer by about 30%.
September 15, 2006
KeyScrambler 1.1.0, the new version that supports IE 6 and 7 and Firefox, was released today and is available for download. To those who have inquired about KeyScrambler for Mozilla Firefox, we thank you for your interest and hope you are happy with the new release.
September 12, 2006
The new version of KeyScrambler that supports IE 6 and 7 and Mozilla Firefox was released today and is available for download. To those who have inquired about KeyScrambler for Mozilla Firefox, we thank you for your interest and hope you are happy with the new release.
September 7, 2006
KeyScrambler 1.0.7, with bug fixes and better support for IE 7 users, is available now for download.
August 31, 2006
KeyScrambler 1.0.6, with a bug fix for IE 7 users. is now ready for download. Also, a problem with McAfee anti-virus is fixed. Our thanks to our users for your feedback.
August 30, 2006
KeyScrambler 1.0.5 is available for download. This version adds support for Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.
August 28, 2006
Available for download now is KeyScrambler 1.0.3, a new version with improved support for international keyboards. Users can easily replace the earlier version by downloading and installing the current version.
August 11, 2006
Softpedia tested KeyScrambler Personal and KeyScrambler Pro and gave both products their "100% FREE" award, meaning the program is completely clean of adware/spyware components.
August 9, 2006
QFX launches KeyScrambler Professional, which employs our patent- pending technology. The Pro version protects all your input against key-loggers. It is immediately available for purchase at $24.99.
August 1, 2006
BrotherSoft reviewed KeyScrambler Personal and gave it their maximum 5 out of 5 Award.
July 29, 2006
QFX launches KeyScrambler Personal, which employs our patent-pending technology. The anti-keylogging software product is offered free and immediately available for download.
March 30, 2006
Monesafe has been updated with fixes for users who have multiple accounts at Bank of America and Wells Fargo. An auto-login problem with USAA has also been corrected. Download the new version here.
March 16, 2006
The latest Monesafe version has fixed the login problems some users have been experiencing.
March 10, 2006
Victor Agreda, Jr. of Download Squad says: "This [Monesafe] is a clever twist on the concept of RSS . . . For one thing, constantly viewing your accounts could alert you to fraud. You can also setup Monesafe to alert you when bills are due, and then pay them online. . ." Click here to read more
March 2, 2006
IRS has issued a warning of increasing phishing activities during the tax season, so Monesafe has added IRS website to its database. If you receive an email that appears to be from IRS, drag and drop the link into Monesafe Anti-Phishing area to verify it.
March 4, 2006
Softpedia tested Monesafe and gave it their "100% FREE" award, meaning the program is completely clean of adware/spyware components.
March 3, 2006
TopShareware Labs fully tested Monesafe and granted it the Trusted Software Certification, which means the program does not contain any kind of spyware, malware, adware or viruses.
Feb. 17, 2006
BrotherSoft reviewed Monesafe and gave our product their maximum 5 out of 5 Award.
Feb. 2, 2006
Tucows reviewed and ranked Monesafe four cows out of five.