I know that SA is freeware but presumably it suits McAfee's purposes to provide it. The more copies of SA are deployed, the more information about websites, good and bad, McAfee gathers so we are giving something back in return for the use of this freeware.
The update from SA 2.6 to 2.8 last year was messy as the developers had made some errors of judgment, since remedied, and SA 2.9.258 works well for me. The track record of SA releases is imperfect, to say the least.
Either SA 3.0.1.14x is fit to release or it is not. If it is ready for release, please release it.
I find that SA 3.0.1.147 works well although I would comment that the new toolbar component lacks the visibility of the one in version 2.9.258. It is very important that it has high visibility because it is intended to warn the surfer of danger. This is an obvious case of style taking priority over function. Brighter and bolder hues are needed.