Release Notes

MetaDefender Kiosk 4.6.6Major release with new features and enhancements
26 March 2024
Security UpdateImproved security measures for the KIOSK Console to enhance overall system security.
27 February 2024
FeaturesDescriptions
Support for ADFS Authentication in KIOSK UI and ConsoleAdmin can configure authentication for KIOSK (Console/UI) through the SAML protocol. More info
Password Requirements Before Copying Files to USBUser can enter a password to encrypt files retrieved from MFT before copying them to the destination USB.
File Size Limitation for ScanningLimit the size of files that users can select for scanning. Admins can configure the maximum size of files on the KIOSK/CM console that users are allowed to scan through KIOSK UI.
Total File Size LimitationLimit the total size of files that users can select for scanning. Admins can configure the maximum size of the total files on the KIOSK/CM console that users are allowed to scan through KIOSK UI.
Total File Quantity LimitationLimit the total number of files that users can select for scanning. Admins can configure the total file quantity on the KIOSK/CM console that users are authorized to scan through the KIOSK UI.
File Blocking by ExtensionSupports users blocking files by file name extension. Admins can configure file extensions that they want to block on the KIOSK/CM console. KIOSK will block these file extensions without uploading them to MD Core server to get scanning results.
Display Incident Detections on CM ConsoleSupports users tracking incident detections on the CM Console. Admins can track incidents originating from KIOSK, users, or sessions.
Support for Encrypted USB Viasat UK Freedom 100Added support for encrypted USB Viasat UK Freedom 100.
Embedded Sandbox Engines in KIOSKSupports scanning files with an embedded Sandbox engine in KIOSK.
Enhancements
Improved File Copy SpeedImproved file copy performance by increasing the number of threads copying files simultaneously. Admins can configure the thread count on the KIOSK/CM console. More info
Fixed Bugs
Could not select files for scanning IssueFixed the issue where users could not select files for scanning when the "Email current user" option is enabled.
Issue with custom language configuration on KIOSK ConsoleEnhanced upgrade mechanism to ensure system configurations are updated correctly.
KIOSK UI FreezingAddressed issue where KIOSK UI would occasionally freeze when performing tasks with encrypted USB.
Black Desktop Screen on Hardened ImageFixed issue where the screen turns black after running KIOSK for a period of time on the hardened image.
CD/DVD Ejection IssueFixed issue where KIOSK would fail to perform tasks after users ejected CD/DVD while scanning with KIOSK.
Issue with Manifest FileImproved checks and handling for manifest files to ensure more accurate system operation with manifest files in the new version.
Unable to save user password at "Enter Vault server to upload files to" optionFixed issue the users were unable to save their password after updating the password for "Enter Vault server to upload files to" previously.
Wipe Data on Bitlocker DriveFixed issue where users couldn't delete data on Bitlocker drive when wiping the drive with KIOSK.
Known Issues and Limitations.
The simplified workflow with the file size limitationThe simplified workflow is currently optimized to streamline user operations. So the limits related to file size/total file are not yet supported on the simplified workflow.
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