Release Notes

MetaDefender Kiosk 4.7.5
10 April 2025
New Features
Sending files to specific MFT users or email addresses via Kiosk	Kiosk now enables end users to send files directly to designated MFT recipients using their username or email address, streamlining the file transfer process.
Send processed file to MFT accounts without authentication required	Kiosk introduces a new option that allows administrators to configure the Kiosk to send processed files to MFT accounts without requiring prior user authentication
Enforce user-selected file classification for file scanning and storing	Kiosk introduces file classification tags prior to scanning, ensuring compliance with data categorization policies. Classified files are seamlessly transferred to MFT along with their metadata.
Kiosk supports OpenID Connect (OIDC) protocol for SSO and Entra ID	Kiosk now supports OpenID Connect (OIDC) protocol for Single Sign-On (SSO) and Entra ID. With this new support, Kiosk allows users to transfer files without pre-logging into MFT first.
Hardening option to disable Network-related services from Kiosk WebMC	Kiosk provides administrators hardening option to disable predefined network services to enhance security.
Kiosk supports tombstone files on removal	Administrators can enable tombstone files to replace blocked files from both source and destination, providing traceability of removals.
Manage Network Settings from Kiosk WebMC and My OSPWAT	Kiosk now allows administrators to manage network settings directly through the Kiosk WebMC and My OPSWAT (CM7 not supported). System IP addresses and related configurations can be easily modified within the WebMC interface.
Dedicated workflow for Self-scan	Kiosk supports a dedicated Self-Scan workflow, enables administrators to configure scanning settings more effectively for user-specific needs.
Option to display question responses during file scans	Administrators can configure Kiosk to display question responses during file scans for improved usability and context awareness.
Apply background image to all Kiosk UI screens	Kiosk now allows administrators to apply a custom background image across all Kiosk UI screens, providing greater flexibility and branding opportunities for user interface customization
Support Biocryptodisk ISPX Track encrypted USB	Added support for Biocryptodisk ISPX Track encrypted USB device
Enhancements
Improve USB detection time in Kiosk devices with floppy drive connected	Optimized USB detection performance in environments where floppy disk drive is present.
Enhance Kiosk Hardened Image Upgrade for greater stability and UX/UI	Enhanced Kiosk Hardened Image Upgrade with improved stability, better UX/UI, and bug fixes
Kiosk UI displays network status	The network status is now displayed directly on the Kiosk UI for better management and support.
"Upgrade Now" and "Rollback" are supported in My OPSWAT	"Upgrade Now" and "Rollback" options are now supported in My OPSWAT, allowing administrators to manage software updates more efficiently
UI enhancement in Media Selection to avoid confusion	Improve Kiosk UI in Media Selection screen to prevent certain elements from appearing as buttons to avoid confusions
Disable timeout on Kiosk UI	Administrators can disable the timeout for Kiosk UI entirely, preventing session interruptions and improving user experience.
Include file size in scan history	Processed files in scan history includes a file size column for improved visibility and tracking
Improve handling of unmountable VMDK and TIB files	Improve handling VMDK and TIB files that cannot be mounted. Kiosk will now block these files to maintain security.
Security enhancements	Various security issues have been addressed to enhance the overall security of the system.
Bugs
Resolved incorrect file assignment for non-existence MFT Users	Fixed an issue where files uploaded to a non-existent MFT user were incorrectly assigned to the admin account instead of the Guest account.
Resolved Kiosk crash during email parsing	Fixed an issue where Kiosk could crash while parsing email content.
Resolved Unexpected Return to Setup Wizard	Fixed an issue where Kiosk could unexpectedly return to the initial setup wizard.
Known issues
Files are uploaded to MFT Guest ID when uploads fail	When uploading multiple files from Kiosk to MFT, failed uploads may be incorrectly redirected to the MFT Guest account and displayed to the user
Kiosk may become unresponsive when wiping encrypted IronKey S1000 USB	When wiping an encrypted IronKey S1000 USB drive, it may cause the Kiosk to become unresponsive