Avast Business Hub Release Notes 2023

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Avast Business Hub

Avast Business Hub and AVG Business Cloud Console run the same versions and release in the same cycle, usually every two weeks. Changes to the release cycle can be due to availability, planning, company shutdowns, etc.

For services offered inside the Hub such as Patch Management, Cloud Backup, USB Protection, and PRC, there is no specific release cycle. However, we attempt to release alongside the console releases (if there are some issues, hotfixes will be released outside of the usual two-week cycle). The same applies to the other backend services like DM, Alerts, etc.

This article provides information on the Business Hub 2023 releases and is updated throughout the year.

November 2023

Console Version 8.80 (November 29)

Release Summary

This release brings updates to the console registration process, enhancing the user experience and simplifying the procedure for accessing free product trials. Additionally, in our ongoing effort to streamline interactions with our platform, we are removing the option to mute alerts due to its infrequent use. Furthermore, the Web Control feature is consistently being improved.

New Features & Enhancements

The trial option for Essential and Premium Business Security has been removed, while keeping the trial option for Ultimate Business Security with all features.
To streamline the registration flow for the new Business Hub registration, we have removed the choice between single-tenant and multi-tenant consoles during initial setup. You can later switch to a multi-tenant console through the Company Profile section. Existing customers can also convert to a multi-tenant console anytime. The process for creating partner consoles (MSP) remains unchanged – partners must create their console directly from the Partner Portal.
During new console registrations, users now have the option to view and modify the data center location to ensure compliance with local regulations.
The Web Control feature is now included in the device export list.
Visualization of the web traffic indicator from the Web Control PDF report now mirrors the Hub interface.
We removed the option to mute alerts due to low user adoption. All currently muted alerts are reactivated again.
Various minor improvements have been implemented.

Resolved Issues

Implemented numerous minor fixes to enhance overall system stability and performance.

Known Issues

Exclusions containing wildcards are currently not functioning correctly on macOS. We are actively working on resolving this issue and apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Console Version 8.79 (November 15)

Release Summary

Web Control now fully launched! We are thrilled to announce the full integration of Web Control into our Business Hub, available to all Premium and Ultimate Business Security subscribers. Elevating your cyber defense strategy, Web Control empowers you to restrict access to non-essential websites and proactively blocks malicious domains, safeguarding your systems even before they establish a connection to a malicious website.

Easy setup: Get started from the Web Control widget on your site dashboard.
No additional cost: Web Control is available to all existing and new Premium and Ultimate Business security subscribers.
Runs on top of AV and Real Site: Web Control requires active Web Shield and Real Site features to work. We advise testing Real Site compatibility with your company’s network.
Learn more: Discover all about Web Control on our intro page.
Try Web Control today and elevate your business's online security!

Besides Web Control, we have also revamped device statuses in the device list, dashboard, and reports, to better align with their actual states, as well as extending our alerting capabilities with a new "Device added" alert.

New Features & Enhancements

Web Control is now available for Premium and Ultimate Business Security. Upon logging in to the console, users with active Premium and Ultimate Business Security subscriptions will encounter the Activate Web Control tile on their side dashboard guiding them through the activation steps. Note that this feature requires an up-to-date AV program version.
The previous "safe" status for devices without issues has been replaced with a clearer "no issues" status.
A new status "no services" has been introduced for devices without any services installed, replacing the previous use of the "safe" status for this scenario. This status exists under the overall "Unprotected" device status type which now contains devices with no services, and services installing or uninstalling.
New “Device added” option in Alerts. This alert informs you when a device is added to the account/site.
Various minor improvements have been implemented.

Resolved Issues

Corrected the troubleshooting link from device details, ensuring it now directs to the appropriate web page rather than resulting in a 404 error.
Rectified the issue where a user with the Viewer role couldn't access the Audit Log report. The Audit Log is now accessible for users with the Viewer role.
Fixed an error in the Shutdown dialog where the option to postpone the shutdown displayed an incorrect 6- hour value. This has been corrected to the intended 8-hour value.
Implemented numerous minor fixes to enhance overall system stability and performance.

Known Issues

Exclusions containing wildcards are currently not functioning correctly on macOS. We are actively working on resolving this issue and apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Console Version 8.78 (November 1)

Release Summary

We are thrilled to introduce the new Business API Gateway, which streamlines integration with external systems. We've also introduced a new option to schedule shutdowns to help reduce interruptions during productive hours. We were also working hard on improving our Web Control feature, which is now in public beta.

New Features & Enhancements

Business API Gateway offers a wide range of integration scenarios, including the ability to send user invitations, automate subscription activations, monitor managed device statuses, and view active alerts. To add a new API integration, navigate to the top-right settings menu, select Integrations, and choose "API Gateway" as your integration scope.
New "Schedule Shutdown" functionality allows you to set precise shutdown times for devices via one-time tasks. To schedule a computer shutdown at a specific time, go to the Devices section, select your devices, access the option menu, and set the shutdown time in the dialog.
Other minor improvements.

Resolved Issues

We have addressed an issue in Cloud Backup where, after uninstalling devices to free up space and then reinstalling them, old usage data was incorrectly displayed. This resulted in old/removed devices using up the account's Cloud Backup data when they should not have.
Numerous minor fixes, mostly for the Web Control feature.

Known Issues

Exclusions containing wildcards are currently not functioning correctly on macOS. We are actively working on resolving this issue and apologize for any inconvenience caused.

October 2023

Console Version 8.77 (October 9)

Release Summary

Web Control public beta is here! Our new web content filtering feature is now in public beta and available to all Premium Business Security or Ultimate Business Security subscribers. Once the beta concludes, Web Control set to become a complimentary addition to these subscriptions. Read about this new feature and share your feedback at https://pages.avast.com/business/web-control-beta-intro.

New Features & Enhancements

We added the Clear scan results button into network scan management. Users can now clear all network scan results with a single click.

Resolved Issues

We resolved an issue that was causing Avast SecureLine VPN to display the Max connections reached message to customers even when the limit had not been reached.
Other minor fixes.

Known Issues

Exclusions containing wildcards are currently not functioning correctly on macOS. We are actively working on resolving this issue and apologize for any inconvenience caused.

September 2023

Console Version 8.76 (September 20)

Release Summary

This release is dedicated to enhancing user experience within the Avast Business Hub. We've implemented enhancements aimed at making your experience smoother and more user-friendly. Also, support phone numbers have been updated.

New Features & Enhancements

To simplify access to help and resources, we've introduced a redesigned Help & resources menu. Find it in the top right corner of the console.
To assist new customers with the console, we've launched an onboarding widget on the dashboard. This guides users through key hub features like policies, adding devices, and seeking help.

Resolved Issues

Resolved an issue where an incorrect icon “uninstalling pending state” was displayed for the "Installation Failed" service on devices that were in the process of uninstallation. Now, proper "installation failed" icon and “try again” button is displayed.
We have addressed a specific issue where, under certain circumstances, the Executive Summary could inadvertently miss a few days in its device count calculations.
Other minor fixes.

Known Issues

Exclusions containing wildcards are currently not functioning correctly on macOS. We are actively working on resolving this issue and apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Console Version 8.75 (September 6)

Release Summary

We introduced firewall ARP Spoofing and Port Scanning detection alerts. Also, we are continuously working to improve and refine our new Web Control feature, which is currently in beta. Your valuable feedback during this beta phase is essential in helping us enhance this feature for maximum effectiveness.

New Features & Enhancements

To enhance your insight into potential network threats, we've implemented new alerts for Port Scanning and ARP Spoofing activities. With these alerts, users can now access in-depth details about the suspicious activity, including specifics about the potential attacker's device. Configuration for these detections is in the Firewall policy settings, under the "Advanced" tab. By default, devices detected performing Port Scanning or ARP Spoofing will be automatically blocked. If you need to unblock a device, this can be done via the local client interface. Please note that unblocking is not available from the console.
We've redesigned the subscription widget on the console dashboard to offer a more intuitive user experience.

Resolved Issues

Minor fixes.

Known Issues

Exclusions containing wildcards are currently not functioning correctly on macOS. We are actively working on resolving this issue and apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Users are currently experiencing issues when attempting to save websites under the Site Blocking feature. Instead of saving and displaying the website in the list as expected, the website disappears from the list after clicking "Save." We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work diligently to resolve these issues and improve the functionality of our software.

August 2023

Console Version 8.74 (August 23)

Release Summary

Our development team has been hard at work behind the scenes, implementing changes that optimize the performance and reliability of Avast Business Hub. These enhancements are aimed at delivering a seamless user experience while maintaining the highest standards of security and functionality. In addition to these enhancements, we've prioritized bug fixes to enhance the overall stability of the platform.

New Features & Enhancements

Performance optimization of backend technologies resulting in smoother user experience.

Resolved Issues

We've resolved an issue with a time difference between backup execution time displayed in the Business Hub UI and in PDF reports. The Last successful backup time displayed on the Cloud Backup overview report page and in the exported PDF report, as well as the Backup time column in the Cloud Backup history report, are now accurately aligned.
PDF Task report now displays accurate creation time, rectifying the discrepancy that previously used the value from completed time.
The issue preventing the opening of the Exclusions tab drawer under USB Protection has been resolved. Users can now access the list of allowed removable devices without encountering error "The Avast Business Hub is currently undergoing routine platform maintenance to ensure you get the best experience. Please check back later.”
The Scheduled Weekly Device report issue has been resolved. Reports now accurately display devices' last seen date, aligning with the correct schedule. Before this fix, a future date could be displayed.
Other minor fixes.

Known Issues

Exclusions containing wildcards are currently not functioning correctly on macOS. We are actively working on resolving this issue and apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Console Version 8.73 (August 9)

Release Summary

This release is primarily focused on bug fixes related to controlling the firewall, along with minor enhancements for Data Shredder. We have also introduced a new feedback option, encouraging users to provide their valuable feedback, which we highly appreciate.

Our new Web Control feature is still in beta and is available for our beta users. Stay tuned for more updates and improvements as we continue to fine-tune and prepare this new feature. Thank you for your continued support.

New Features & Enhancements

Added two new Data Shredder settings in Policies / Settings / Antivirus / Data Protection. The first setting is Windows Context Menu, which will enable/disable Data Shredder in the end-device context menu. The second is Priority for prioritization of shredding over other running applications to achieve faster data deletion.
We would love to hear your feedback, so we added a new Feedback button into the main left-hand menu.

Resolved Issues

Fixed a bug that prevented users from deleting custom app rules in the firewall settings.
In Firewall rules, previously the Add packet rule button was disabled, so it was not possible to add a new packet rule. Now, the Add packet rule button is working, and it is possible to add a new packet rule.
For beta users who have enabled Web Control, we fixed a wrong “Domain link” – which led to the wrong target: Reports page. Now, the Web Control report page with Domain Detail panel is opened instead.
Other minor bug fixes.

Known Issues

Exclusions containing wildcards are currently not functioning correctly on macOS. We are actively working on resolving this issue and apologize for any inconvenience caused.

July 2023

Console Version 8.72 (July 26)

Release Summary

Hub's new Web Control content filtering feature has been released to a small batch of beta testers, with others still able to join the waitlist from their site dashboard.

New Features & Enhancements

Added Support encrypted DNS in browsers option to the Antivirus settings for Real Site in Policies / Settings. By default, it is enabled for active policies where Real Site is activated. This feature protects against fake websites even in browsers using DoH protocol for encrypted DNS, providing enhanced security for users on encrypted connections.
Windows users now have an option to exclude SATA optical drives from being blocked by USB Protection. This setting is located under Policies / Settings / USB Protection.

Resolved Issues

Fixed a time delay with patch deployment against the scheduled time. Patches are now deployed promptly at the scheduled time without any delays. This improvement ensures more accurate and reliable patch deployment.
Fixed missing patch details in the device details section after performing a scan for missing patches. Now, patch details are properly displayed.
Previously, the single-tenant console had a global policy filter available. However, this filter type has been removed in the latest fix. After the update, the global policy filter is no longer present in the console.
This update also includes various other minor bug fixes. These fixes address smaller issues and improve overall system stability and performance, ensuring a smoother and more reliable user experience.

Known Issues

Exclusions containing wildcards are currently not functioning correctly on macOS. We are actively working on resolving this issue and apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Console Version 8.71 (July 11)

Release Summary

This release primarily focuses on bug fixes and minor enhancements to improve the overall stability and user experience. It addresses various issues reported by users and includes several performance optimizations. While no major features have been introduced in this update, the aim is to enhance the existing functionality and ensure a smoother and more reliable experience for all users.

New Features & Enhancements

Users can now switch the language when downloading an installer via a share link. A combo menu has been implemented, allowing easy language selection directly on the share download link page.

Resolved Issues

Fixed issue where the Site Viewer role, defined at the MSP (Managed Service Provider) level, was not visible on the Site level. Now, MSP administrators can now successfully invite viewers for specific sites directly from the MSP user list.
Fixed bug causing inconsistent time stamps for the same detection entry between the console and exported reports to ensure consistent time stamps across the console and exported reports.
There was an issue in the CSV file for the Antivirus threat report. The report contained a wrong name for threat type Network, as it was named URL. Similarly, threat resolution Unresolved was named as None.
There was a bug where the context menu on a device displayed actions for services that were installed on the device, instead of showing the services that were activated for the company. With the bug fix implemented in this release, the context menu on a device now correctly displays actions for services that are activated for the company.
Fixed a scenario where the service expiration banner for Cloud Backup would appear briefly but then disappear immediately.
Previously, clicking on the View threat action in the alert detail redirected users to the Devices page with a filter for the File Access Blocked alert which was the wrong target. The action has been fixed to directly open the device detail page on the threats tab.
Previously, the View devices group alert action would open the device detail page instead of directing users to the devices page with the alert filter. Now, the action correctly leads users to the devices page with the alert filter applied.
A bug that occasionally prevented the activation of subscriptions using activation codes has been resolved. Users can now successfully activate their subscriptions without any issues, ensuring a smooth activation process.
A bug where the Try installation again action was missing from the context menu for devices that encountered installation failures has been fixed. In this release, the Try installation again action will now be correctly displayed in the context menu for devices with failed installations.

Known Issues

Exclusions containing wildcards are currently not functioning correctly on macOS. We are actively working on resolving this issue and apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Managing Real Site component on macOS AV 15.5 is currently not supported. We are aware of this limitation and are working on providing a solution in a future release.

June 2023

Console Version 8.70 (June 14)

Release Summary

Avast Business Hub users can now interact only with the features of subscribed services.

Non-licensed services are now hidden to avoid any potential confusion with unlicensed service settings. This improvement reduces the complexity of the console and makes it more intuitive.

Also, to keep administrators informed about service statuses after license expiration, we have introduced a service expiration banner. If some service has an expired license, the banner will be displayed at service-related locations. The banner provides the message: Service expired and unavailable. If not renewed within 30 days, all related settings will be removed. This alert helps ensure administrators are aware of expired services and the consequences of not renewing them.

New Features & Enhancements

The list of available languages in the settings will now be automatically translated into the local language, allowing users to easily recognize and select their preferred language.

Resolved Issues

Previously, there was an issue where the PDF report for service usage on the MSP level was not generated correctly, resulting in missing information. This issue has been resolved, and the PDF report now includes all the necessary information.
The service usage report was missing some services, such as VPN and USB Protection, causing incomplete information to be displayed. This issue has been fixed, and the service usage report now contains a list of all installed services.
In the CSV report, the New installation column was missing, leading to incomplete data. After the fix, the CSV report now includes all the required columns.
Fixed an issue where the Reinstall services option was incorrectly available for devices without any installed services. This issue has been resolved, ensuring a more streamlined and logical user experience by removing the option when it is not applicable.

Known Issues

Exclusions containing wildcards are currently not functioning correctly on macOS. We are actively working on resolving this issue and apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Managing Real Site component on macOS AV 15.5 is currently not supported. We are aware of this limitation and are working on providing a solution in a future release.

May 2023

Console Version 8.69 (May 31)

Release Summary

Customers and partners using our Premium and Ultimate Business Security can now join the waitlist for the beta version of Web Control, our new URL and web content filtering solution. Web Control helps organizations limit access to potentially dangerous or non-work-related websites for a safer and more productive environment. The option to join the waitlist is now available on the dashboard of sites running Avast Business Premium and Ultimate Business Security (English locales only).

New Features & Enhancements

Added Japanese language support, allowing users to interact with the product in their preferred language.
Introducing the Resolve Installation Issues button in the device list. This button is displayed when at least one device is without an installed Agent. It allows easy reinstallation of agents on affected devices to resolve this issue and ensure smooth operation.
Improved navigation by highlighting the current left menu item, even when in a submenu, for better user orientation.
Renamed Password Protection to UI Protection in the Policies / Policy Detail / Settings / Antivirus section to prevent confusion with the separate Antivirus component named Password Protection.
In Reports / Device report, the Subscription column has been renamed to Services. This column displays only services which are installed on the device, therefore “Subscription” was misleading.

Resolved Issues

Fixed an issue where the Subscription page failed to load under specific circumstances. The page now loads correctly, ensuring users can access their subscription information reliably.
Addressed a problem in Reports / Service usage report where data for removed devices was missing. All relevant data is now retained in the report as expected.
Resolved the duplication of Global Policies on newly created sites. Now, if no site policies are present, only one copy of the Global Policies is displayed to avoid redundancy.
Fixed a visibility issue with created Groups in the Devices section. Previously, groups were not visible, and operations on them were not possible. After the fix, groups are now visible, and all actions can be performed accordingly.

Known Issues

Exclusions containing wildcards are currently not functioning correctly on macOS. We are actively working on resolving this issue and apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Managing Real Site component on MacOS AV 15.5 is currently not supported. We are aware of this limitation and are working on providing a solution in a future release.

Console Version 8.68 (May 17)

Release Summary

In Policies, we have made some changes to the order of some items to improve organization and accessibility:

Moved Proxy settings into the General section.
Moved AV Updates into the Antivirus section.
Moved General Settings into General settings of the Antivirus section.
Moved Troubleshooting into the Antivirus section.
Moved "Enable debug logging" setting from General Settings into Troubleshooting in the Antivirus section.

New Features & Enhancements

Improved the Device list to handle cases where Antivirus endpoints are without an installed Agent. Now, it is possible to filter these devices using the "No agent installed" keyword. These stations are also marked with a red exclamation mark icon next to the device name in the Device list. Additionally, a recommendation is provided in the Device detail section under Device Agent Version how to fix these stations by downloading and installing the Agent from Add device.
We have moved our product roadmap and feature requests to a new location. The Vote for features and Submit new idea links have been updated in the Help us become better section of the Hub.

Resolved Issues

Minor bug fixes.

Known Issues

Internet Connection Sharing mode does not activate locally when set in a policy.
User is unable to locally control the network profile despite settings to not follow policy.
Exclusions containing wildcards are not working on macOS.

Console Version 8.67 (May 4)

Release Summary

We are excited to announce the release of our product on International Star Wars Day. Let's face it, nothing beats lightsabers and software updates.

New Features & Enhancements

Partners with flexible subscription can now see related events in Audit logs. Tracked events include product activation, product cancellation, usage limit changes, and don’t continue after trial expiration.
On the download page generated after using "Share download link" in Add device, there is a new drop-down menu that lists the available languages. Users can now set their preferred language for the download page.

Resolved Issues

In the Device List, the patch filter now works correctly. Prior to this fix, patches could not be filtered at all.
In some cases, import policies ended with error message “Oops task failed”.
Under Policies / Service Settings / Antivirus, Webcam Shield "No Mercy” mode has been renamed to "Disabled Webcam" to align with the client-side.

Known Issues

Internet Connection Sharing mode does not activate locally when set in a policy.
User is unable to locally control the network profile despite settings to not follow policy.
Exclusions containing wildcards are not working on macOS.

April 2023

Console Version 8.66 (April 19)

Release Summary

This release brings bug fixes.

New Features & Enhancements

Minor enhancements.

Resolved Issues

Users with the Viewer role were able to change device names in the device list. With this fix, viewers cannot modify device names, which ensures that device management remains secure and controlled by users with Admin permissions.
Users were unable to change the language in their OMS (Order Management System). Users can now select and set their preferred language in their OMS, which provides a more personalized and user-friendly experience.
Correct subscription information will now be displayed in device detail even if a Wallet Key with multiple subscriptions contains old legacy licenses together with Tiers. This will provide accurate and up-to-date subscription details for each device. Before this fix, incorrect legacy license was displayed in device detail.

Known Issues

Internet Connection Sharing mode does not activate locally when set in a policy.
User is unable to locally control the network profile despite settings to not follow policy.
Exclusions containing wildcards are not working on macOS.

Console Version 8.65 (April 5)

Release Summary

This release brings bug fixes and minor improvements.

New Features & Enhancements

Minor enhancements.

Resolved Issues

When the device count is exceeded in the license for the Antivirus service, the service is installed on devices in suspended state. Before the fix, the Antivirus service was not installed.
Fixed potential timeout when uninstalling Antivirus from multiple devices.
Other minor fixes.

Known Issues

Internet Connection Sharing mode does not activate locally when set in a policy.
User is unable to locally control the network profile despite settings to not follow policy.
Exclusions containing wildcards are not working on macOS.

March 2023

Console Version 8.64 (March 22)

Release Summary

This release brings several bug fixes and minor improvements.

New Features & Enhancements

Added a new feature — Exporting and Importing Policies. This feature enables IT admins to export or import policies configuration to the console. The exported file is encrypted and protected with a password so that no one else can access the security configurations or passwords stored in the policy. Export can be done using the context menu (three dots) next to each policy. Import can be done using the Import policy button on the Policy page. Use cases for this feature include, for example:
- Back up your current policy configuration so that you can come back any time you need to check or proof the configuration setup at a specific point in time
- Easily copy policy from one console to another, e.g., when setting up new customer accounts
- Transfer policy setting from AVG Cloud Management Console to Avast Business Hub in case you decide to move
Added controlling of Privacy settings for endpoint users (for Windows devices). Under Policies / Policy Detail – Service Settings / Antivirus / General Settings / Privacy Settings of endpoint users, there are two new options: Share suspicious file samples with us and Help improve the endpoint app and our other products by allowing us to analyze app-usage data in our 3rd party analytics tools. These privacy settings can be disabled or enabled and are enabled by default. Local override of those settings by end-user is allowed.

Resolved Issues

Ransomware Shield — Fixed an issue where adding an application without extension to Allowed Apps list resulted in unexpected error.

Other minor fixes.

Known Issues

Internet Connection Sharing mode does not activate locally when set in a policy.
User is unable to locally control the network profile despite settings to not follow policy.
Exclusions containing wildcards are not working on macOS.

Console Version 8.63 (March 8)

Release Summary

This release brings several bug fixes and minor improvements.

New Features & Enhancements

Added an option to opt out from using Cloud Console usage data in our 3rd-party analytics tools. This option islocated in the User Profile and applies per user account. By default, this option is turned on.
When attempting to activate a service with an expired license, users will now see a warning dialog box No valid subscription available.
When attempting to activate a service for which the license seat limit has been reached, users will now see a warning dialog box No seats available.

Resolved Issues

Update Agents from other sites are no longer incorrectly visible at multi-tenant/partner level.
Fixed broken check interval for new available patches. Check is now performed twice per day.
Network discovery search box and filtering box are not closing until a proper search or selection is made.
In the Device list, the service tooltip is now aligned, visible, and clickable.

Known Issues

Internet Connection Sharing mode does not activate locally when set in a policy.
User is unable to locally control the network profile despite settings to not follow policy.
Exclusions containing wildcards are not working on macOS.

February 2023

Console Version 8.62 (February 22)

Release Summary

This release introduces new Audit log events for Subscriptions.

New Features & Enhancements

The Audit logs will now show changes made at company-level for subscription-based events including: wallet key changes, use of an activation code, trials started, Remote Control service activated, and/or purchases. This new feature helps in identifying who made changes to a company's subscriptions, and will help in troubleshooting other subscription-related issues.

Resolved Issues

Fixed an issue in which dismissing the Patches failed to install alert resulted in duplication of the Device needs restart alert.
Resolved an issue with promotional banner not disappearing after dismissing. Now the banner is hidden for few days before displaying again.

Known Issues

Internet Connection Sharing mode does not activate locally when set in a policy.
User is unable to locally control the network profile despite setting is set to not follow policy.
Exclusions containing wildcards are not working on macOS.

January 2023

Console Version 8.61 (January 31)

Release Summary

This release brings several bug fixes.

New Features & Enhancements

Minor enhancements.

Resolved Issues

Changes in the Advanced packet rules are now saved properly.
PDF report doesn’t miss penultimate day.
USB protection exclusions now work properly for memory card readers.
The correct message No valid subscription available is now displayed for no valid subscription instead of incorrect message No seat available.
The icon of Premium Remote Control in the device list now has corresponding (active/inactive) state.
Headings in release notes will be displayed in English in Avast Business Hub.

Known Issues

Internet Connection Sharing mode does not activate locally when set in a policy.
User is unable to locally control the network profile despite settings to not follow policy.
Exclusions containing wildcards are not working on macOS.

Console Version 8.60 (January 11)

Release Summary

This release brings new security features.

New Features & Enhancements

Windows Antivirus microupdate version is displayed in device detail.
We have added Antirootkit Shield and Exploit Shield for Windows Antivirus in the policies to be able to control these features. The settings are in Policies / Policy Detail / General Settings / Troubleshooting.
We have added ability to control Vulnerable Drivers Protection for Windows Antivirus in the policies. This feature protects the system from vulnerable kernel drives. The setting is in Policies / Policy Detail / General Settings / Troubleshooting.

Resolved Issues

Solved an issue with Security browser extension for Chrome and Firefox. The extension is now automatically installed according to the settings in the policy.

Known Issues

Changes in Advanced packet rules cannot be saved.
Internet Connection Sharing mode does not activate locally when set in a policy.
User is unable to locally control the network profile despite settings to not follow policy.

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