# Announcements **URL:** https://community.zeek.org/c/announcements/10.md [Latest](https://community.zeek.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.zeek.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.zeek.org/tags.md) --- ## [Zeek bugfix releases 6.0.9 and 7.0.4](https://community.zeek.org/t/zeek-bugfix-releases-6-0-9-and-7-0-4/7649)
**Author:** [@Tim\_Wojtulewicz](https://community.zeek.org/u/Tim_Wojtulewicz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.zeek.org/t/zeek-bugfix-releases-6-0-9-and-7-0-4/7649 "2024-11-19T20:09:01Z")
Zeek Bugfix releases Zeek 6.0.9 and 7.0.4 are now available: Zeek: Get Zeek https://download.zeek.org/zeek-6.0.9.tar.gz https://download.zeek.org/zeek-7.0.4.tar.gz See the release notes for details of the addressed b… --- ## [Zeek feature release: 5.0.0-rc1](https://community.zeek.org/t/zeek-feature-release-5-0-0-rc1/6552)
**Author:** [@Tim\_Wojtulewicz](https://community.zeek.org/u/Tim_Wojtulewicz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2022, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.zeek.org/t/zeek-feature-release-5-0-0-rc1/6552 "2022-06-03T20:28:16Z")
Downloads for the first release candidate of Zeek 5.0.0 are available: https://download.zeek.org/zeek-5.0.0-rc1.tar.gz See the release notes for details of the addressed bugs and security issues: Binary packages fo… --- ## [Zeek bugfix/security releases: 4.0.7 and 4.2.2](https://community.zeek.org/t/zeek-bugfix-security-releases-4-0-7-and-4-2-2/6551)
**Author:** [@Tim\_Wojtulewicz](https://community.zeek.org/u/Tim_Wojtulewicz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2022, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.zeek.org/t/zeek-bugfix-security-releases-4-0-7-and-4-2-2/6551 "2022-06-03T17:01:03Z")
Downloads for Zeek 4.0.7 and Zeek 4.2.2 are available: https://download.zeek.org/zeek-4.0.7.tar.gz https://download.zeek.org/zeek-4.2.2.tar.gz See the release notes for details of the addressed bugs and security issu… --- ## [About the Announcements category](https://community.zeek.org/t/about-the-announcements-category/6471)
**Author:** [@johanna](https://community.zeek.org/u/johanna)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2022, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.zeek.org/t/about-the-announcements-category/6471 "2022-05-05T16:00:48Z")
This is the category for project wide announcements - like the announcement of new Zeek and Spicy releases. --- ## [Zeek Workshop Berkeley 2026 Recap & Recordings](https://community.zeek.org/t/zeek-workshop-berkeley-2026-recap-recordings/8074)
**Author:** [@michelle](https://community.zeek.org/u/michelle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.zeek.org/t/zeek-workshop-berkeley-2026-recap-recordings/8074 "2026-09-18T17:18:14Z")
Last week, the Zeek community gathered at the David Brower Center in Berkeley, California for two days of talks, trainings, and conversations about all things Zeek. After an energetic workshop at CERN back in March, we w… --- ## [Introducing Zeek 9](https://community.zeek.org/t/introducing-zeek-9/8073)
**Author:** [@Christian](https://community.zeek.org/u/Christian)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.zeek.org/t/introducing-zeek-9/8073 "2026-09-17T21:14:18Z")
We’re proud to announce the release of Zeek 9.0! This long-term support release builds on our work in 8.1 and 8.2, and provides important new ways to communicate events in the cluster, consume encapsulated traffic, and o… --- ## [Zeek LT Election August 2026](https://community.zeek.org/t/zeek-lt-election-august-2026/8048)
**Author:** [@johanna](https://community.zeek.org/u/johanna)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.zeek.org/t/zeek-lt-election-august-2026/8048 "2026-09-16T14:16:34Z")
Hi Everyone, We are going to start the sixth Zeek LT election process on the 12th of August. During this election, four of the LT seats are up for re-election. The Zeek LT is the governing body of the Zeek project. The… --- ## [Zeek LTS release v9.0.0](https://community.zeek.org/t/zeek-lts-release-v9-0-0/8070)
**Author:** [@Tim\_Wojtulewicz](https://community.zeek.org/u/Tim_Wojtulewicz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.zeek.org/t/zeek-lts-release-v9-0-0/8070 "2026-09-14T19:33:28Z")
Zeek 9.0.0 is now available: https://download.zeek.org/zeek-9.0.0.tar.gz Binary packages will be available here. If you missed it, Christian’s development update post covers what’s new and changing in 9.0. A few thi… --- ## [Spicy 1.17 released](https://community.zeek.org/t/spicy-1-17-released/8069)
**Author:** [@Benjamin\_Bannier](https://community.zeek.org/u/Benjamin_Bannier)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 12:44pm UTC](https://community.zeek.org/t/spicy-1-17-released/8069 "2026-09-14T12:44:18Z")
We are excited to announce the release of Spicy 1.17.0. See the NEWS file for a high-level summary, or the CHANGES file for a detailed list of changes which went into this release. Spicy 1.17.0 is targeted as a Spicy… --- ## [Zeek Newsletter - Issue 66 - August 2026](https://community.zeek.org/t/zeek-newsletter-issue-66-august-2026/8068)
**Author:** [@michelle](https://community.zeek.org/u/michelle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.zeek.org/t/zeek-newsletter-issue-66-august-2026/8068 "2026-09-03T19:31:47Z")
Welcome to the Zeek Newsletter In this Issue: Community News Development Updates Zeek Techniques Ecosystem News Packages Get Involved TL;DR: Zeek 9 RC2 is out and the team needs your testing feedback before release … --- ## [Zeek LTS pre-release 9.0.0-rc2](https://community.zeek.org/t/zeek-lts-pre-release-9-0-0-rc2/8057)
**Author:** [@Tim\_Wojtulewicz](https://community.zeek.org/u/Tim_Wojtulewicz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.zeek.org/t/zeek-lts-pre-release-9-0-0-rc2/8057 "2026-08-31T17:22:27Z")
Zeek 9.0.0-rc2 is now available: https://download.zeek.org/zeek-9.0.0-rc2.tar.gz We are now targeting September 14 for the full release. Binary packages will be available here. If you missed it, Christian’s developme… --- ## [Zeek LTS pre-release 9.0.0-rc1](https://community.zeek.org/t/zeek-lts-pre-release-9-0-0-rc1/8054)
**Author:** [@Tim\_Wojtulewicz](https://community.zeek.org/u/Tim_Wojtulewicz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.zeek.org/t/zeek-lts-pre-release-9-0-0-rc1/8054 "2026-08-21T20:45:07Z")
Zeek 9.0.0-rc1 is now available: https://download.zeek.org/zeek-9.0.0-rc1.tar.gz We are targeting September 8 for the full release. Binary packages will be available here. If you missed it, Christian’s development up… --- ## [Zeek bugfix/security releases 8.0.10 and 8.2.2](https://community.zeek.org/t/zeek-bugfix-security-releases-8-0-10-and-8-2-2/8053)
**Author:** [@Tim\_Wojtulewicz](https://community.zeek.org/u/Tim_Wojtulewicz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.zeek.org/t/zeek-bugfix-security-releases-8-0-10-and-8-2-2/8053 "2026-08-19T17:58:31Z")
Zeek bugfix/security releases v8.0.10 and v8.2.2 are now available: https://zeek.org/get-zeek https://download.zeek.org/zeek-8.0.10.tar.gz https://download.zeek.org/zeek-8.2.2.tar.gz See the release notes for details… --- ## [Secure Your Seat: Zeek Workshop in Berkeley (Sept 10-11) – Hear from LBNL, ESnet, Black Hat NOC, and more!](https://community.zeek.org/t/secure-your-seat-zeek-workshop-in-berkeley-sept-10-11-hear-from-lbnl-esnet-black-hat-noc-and-more/8052)
**Author:** [@michelle](https://community.zeek.org/u/michelle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.zeek.org/t/secure-your-seat-zeek-workshop-in-berkeley-sept-10-11-hear-from-lbnl-esnet-black-hat-noc-and-more/8052 "2026-08-18T17:10:18Z")
Hi everyone, We are hosting a Zeek Workshop in downtown Berkeley next month (September 10-11). We still have space available, so if you are local to the Bay Area or able to make the trip, we’d love to have you join us. … --- ## [Last call: 2026 Zeek survey closes tomorrow EOD](https://community.zeek.org/t/last-call-2026-zeek-survey-closes-tomorrow-eod/8051)
**Author:** [@michelle](https://community.zeek.org/u/michelle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.zeek.org/t/last-call-2026-zeek-survey-closes-tomorrow-eod/8051 "2026-08-13T20:41:28Z")
Hi all, This is a reminder that our 2026 Zeek Project Survey closes EOD tomorrow (Friday, August 14)! We’re currently at 58 responses and want to make sure we hear from a broad mix of perspectives before diving into th… --- ## [Zeek 9.0 Development Update](https://community.zeek.org/t/zeek-9-0-development-update/8050)
**Author:** [@Christian](https://community.zeek.org/u/Christian)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.zeek.org/t/zeek-9-0-development-update/8050 "2026-08-12T20:21:03Z")
Zeek 9.0, our next long-term support (LTS) release, is just around the corner! Here’s a quick look at what’s been keeping us busy in the lead-up to the release, and what you can expect over the next few weeks. As always… --- ## [Zeek Newsletter - Issue 65 - July 2026](https://community.zeek.org/t/zeek-newsletter-issue-65-july-2026/8013)
**Author:** [@michelle](https://community.zeek.org/u/michelle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.zeek.org/t/zeek-newsletter-issue-65-july-2026/8013 "2026-08-06T17:38:27Z")
Welcome to the Zeek Newsletter In this Issue: Community News Development Updates Zeek Techniques Packages Get Involved TL;DR: Zeek 9.0 rc1 and 8.0.10 are targeting mid-August with extensive security and bug fixes. L… --- ## [New Zeek Contribution Guide](https://community.zeek.org/t/new-zeek-contribution-guide/8009)
**Author:** [@michelle](https://community.zeek.org/u/michelle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.zeek.org/t/new-zeek-contribution-guide/8009 "2026-07-09T18:05:17Z")
We’ve published a new Contribution Guide on the GitHub wiki. Previously focused on code and documentation only, this updated guide is now a unified resource covering all the ways you can contribute to Zeek. The guide ca… --- ## [Zeek bugfix/security releases 8.0.9 and 8.2.1](https://community.zeek.org/t/zeek-bugfix-security-releases-8-0-9-and-8-2-1/8008)
**Author:** [@Tim\_Wojtulewicz](https://community.zeek.org/u/Tim_Wojtulewicz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.zeek.org/t/zeek-bugfix-security-releases-8-0-9-and-8-2-1/8008 "2026-07-06T21:52:26Z")
Zeek bugfix/security releases v8.0.9 and v8.2.1 are now available: https://zeek.org/get-zeek https://download.zeek.org/zeek-8.0.9.tar.gz https://download.zeek.org/zeek-8.2.1.tar.gz See the release notes for details o… --- ## [Spicy bugfix releases v1.14.2 and v1.16.1](https://community.zeek.org/t/spicy-bugfix-releases-v1-14-2-and-v1-16-1/8007)
**Author:** [@Benjamin\_Bannier](https://community.zeek.org/u/Benjamin_Bannier)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 11:35am UTC](https://community.zeek.org/t/spicy-bugfix-releases-v1-14-2-and-v1-16-1/8007 "2026-07-06T11:35:58Z")
We are excited to announce the releases of Spicy 1.14.2 and 1.16.1. These are bugfix releases for the versions of Spicy which is bundled with the Zeek release versions 8.0 and 8.2 Thanks to everyone who helped to mak… --- ## [Zeek Newsletter - Issue 64 - June 2026](https://community.zeek.org/t/zeek-newsletter-issue-64-june-2026/8006)
**Author:** [@michelle](https://community.zeek.org/u/michelle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2026, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.zeek.org/t/zeek-newsletter-issue-64-june-2026/8006 "2026-07-02T19:53:09Z")
Welcome to the Zeek Newsletter In this Issue: Community News Development Updates Zeek Techniques Packages Get Involved TL;DR: Zeek 8.0.9 and 8.2.1 are releasing next week with Zeek 9 on track for the end of August. … --- ## [The 2026 Zeek Project Survey Is Now Open](https://community.zeek.org/t/the-2026-zeek-project-survey-is-now-open/8001)
**Author:** [@michelle](https://community.zeek.org/u/michelle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2026, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.zeek.org/t/the-2026-zeek-project-survey-is-now-open/8001 "2026-06-23T19:14:26Z")
Our annual community survey is live, and we want to hear from you! It takes less than ten minutes to complete, responses are anonymous, and your answers will directly shape what the team behind the Zeek Project prior… --- ## [Zeek Newsletter - Issue 63 - May 2026](https://community.zeek.org/t/zeek-newsletter-issue-63-may-2026/7994)
**Author:** [@michelle](https://community.zeek.org/u/michelle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.zeek.org/t/zeek-newsletter-issue-63-may-2026/7994 "2026-06-04T18:55:52Z")
Welcome to the Zeek Newsletter In this Issue: Community News Development Updates Zeek Techniques Ecosystem News Packages Get Involved TL;DR: Zeek 8.2 is out and Zeek 9 development is officially underway, including a… --- ## [Introducing Zeek 8.2](https://community.zeek.org/t/introducing-zeek-8-2/7992)
**Author:** [@Christian](https://community.zeek.org/u/Christian)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 12:41am UTC](https://community.zeek.org/t/introducing-zeek-8-2/7992 "2026-05-15T00:41:34Z")
The Zeek team is proud to announce Zeek 8.2! This release marks our final checkpoint on the road to Zeek 9, and rounds out our new ZeroMQ support in important ways. It also includes a range of new features and improvemen… --- ## [Zeek feature release v8.2.0](https://community.zeek.org/t/zeek-feature-release-v8-2-0/7991)
**Author:** [@Tim\_Wojtulewicz](https://community.zeek.org/u/Tim_Wojtulewicz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 7:26pm UTC](https://community.zeek.org/t/zeek-feature-release-v8-2-0/7991 "2026-05-12T19:26:07Z")
Zeek 8.2.0 is now available: https://zeek.org/get-zeek https://download.zeek.org/zeek-8.2.0.tar.gz Binary packages will be available here. If you missed it, Christian’s development update post covers what’s new and c… --- ## [Zeek bugfix/security release 8.0.8](https://community.zeek.org/t/zeek-bugfix-security-release-8-0-8/7990)
**Author:** [@Tim\_Wojtulewicz](https://community.zeek.org/u/Tim_Wojtulewicz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.zeek.org/t/zeek-bugfix-security-release-8-0-8/7990 "2026-05-12T19:24:40Z")
Zeek bugfix/security release v8.0.8 is now available: https://zeek.org/get-zeek https://download.zeek.org/zeek-8.0.8.tar.gz See the release notes for details of the new functionality, breaking changes, and changed fun… --- ## [Zeek Workshop Berkeley 2026 | September 10–11 | Registration & CFP Open!](https://community.zeek.org/t/zeek-workshop-berkeley-2026-september-10-11-registration-cfp-open/7989)
**Author:** [@michelle](https://community.zeek.org/u/michelle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 4:48pm UTC](https://community.zeek.org/t/zeek-workshop-berkeley-2026-september-10-11-registration-cfp-open/7989 "2026-05-12T16:48:19Z")
Join us at Zeek Workshop Berkeley: Learn more + save your spot This event is free to attend and open to all skill levels. Details Date: September 10–11, 2026 Venue: David Brower Center, Berkeley CA Format Day 1: T… --- ## [Spicy 1.16 release](https://community.zeek.org/t/spicy-1-16-release/7988)
**Author:** [@Benjamin\_Bannier](https://community.zeek.org/u/Benjamin_Bannier)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.zeek.org/t/spicy-1-16-release/7988 "2026-05-11T15:04:29Z")
We are excited to announce the release of Spicy 1.16.0. See the NEWS file for a high-level summary, or the CHANGES file for a detailed list of changes which went into this release. Spicy 1.16.0 is targeted to go into… --- ## [Spicy bugfix release v1.14.1](https://community.zeek.org/t/spicy-bugfix-release-v1-14-1/7987)
**Author:** [@Benjamin\_Bannier](https://community.zeek.org/u/Benjamin_Bannier)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.zeek.org/t/spicy-bugfix-release-v1-14-1/7987 "2026-05-11T15:04:26Z")
We are excited to announce the releases of Spicy 1.14.1. This is a bugfix release for the versions of Spicy which is bundled with the LTS Zeek 8.0.x series. Thanks to everyone who helped to make this release happen! C… --- ## [Sunsetting official support for FreeBSD with Zeek 9.0](https://community.zeek.org/t/sunsetting-official-support-for-freebsd-with-zeek-9-0/7985)
**Author:** [@Tim\_Wojtulewicz](https://community.zeek.org/u/Tim_Wojtulewicz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2026, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.zeek.org/t/sunsetting-official-support-for-freebsd-with-zeek-9-0/7985 "2026-05-08T22:12:34Z")
The Zeek team is considering sunsetting our official support of FreeBSD. This is primarily because of our impending move to a new CI provider, and the lack of good support for FreeBSD on any of them. We would like to mov… [Next page](https://community.zeek.org/c/announcements/10.md?page=1)