Release Notes

MetaDefender Kiosk 4.7.3
27 December 2024
New Features
Auto Upgrade Kiosk Hardened ImageIn MetaDefender Kiosk version 4.7.3, administrators can initiate the upgrade for Kiosk Hardened Image (version 25.01.0) directly from Kiosk WebMC. The upgrade process backs up essential system and product configurations, automatically downloads the latest version of Kiosk Hardened Image, and performs the upgrade. In case of failure, Kiosk would automatically revert to the previous version to ensure continuity.
Enable RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) from Kiosk WebMCAdministrators can enable RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) through Kiosk WebMC. Once enabled, Kiosk will modify the necessary services and settings.
Support for RFID card authenticationKiosk now supports RFID card authentication. The user can register and associate a new RFID card with their AD account.
Support timezone for syslog messagesAdministrators can now configure timezone when integrating with the syslog server.
Support for new encrypted USB Devices

Kiosk supports the following encrypted USB devices:

  • DataLocker Sentry 3.0
  • DataTraveler Vault Privacy 3.0 (DTVP30M-R)
Support MongoDB password during Kiosk installationDuring the Kiosk installation process, administrator can set a password for the MongoDB database for encryption.
Enhancements
Improved Configuration Backup and Restore

Additional information included in Configuration Backup and Restore:

  • Computer host name
  • Custom Kiosk sound file
  • Windows Security Certificates
  • Configurations of MetaDefender Core
Kiosk does not automatically end the sessionAfter the scanning session is completed, Kiosk pauses on the final screen for user acknowledgement.
Improved information in Kiosk UI startup processThe initial process of starting the Kiosk UI has been broken down into smaller steps to provide more detailed information and improve troubleshooting.
Show the created date of files when selecting filesKiosk UI now shows the creation date of files on the selection screen for files processing.
Kiosk instance remains enrolled in My OPSWATOnce a Kiosk instance is enrolled in My OPSWAT, it remains enrolled indefinitely and will not unenroll automatically. It can only be unenrolled if an administrator manually deletes or unenrolls the instance
Support SCSI USB devicesThe Kiosk now supports copying processed files to SCSI USB devices
Improve character counting accuracy for foreign languagesImprove the character counting method to ensure greater accuracy when enforcing character limits for some foreign languages which require the use of Input Method Editor (IME), for example, Hebrew

MetaDefender KIOSK Documentation

The users can consult this web page or, alternatively, they can download the manual in pdf format from the link below:

MetaDefender KIOSK manual (SHA256: 5806C2CFE1C777DD24924B4CB4EF7FE2D3A19B93AADB8515320432FEA229FE06).

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