Avast Business AV - Windows Client Release Version [21.8]
Changelog/Fixes:
• New Avast logo - Updated Avast logo following new Avast Business branding.
• Improved exceptions — You can now add exceptions solely for Behavior Shield.
• Improved Password Protection — Your newly created password-backup files in your browser are now protected, too.
• Firewall tweaks — To better protect your data, we’ll now prevent switching to a public profile when you’re using the Remote Desktop Protocol.
• Fixed cases where detection dialogs were not shown for detections when apps were full-screen.
• We’ve updated our UI renderer CEF to the latest version (ver. 4472) and plugged some security holes along the way.
• Fixed cases where licenses were not properly delivered with sole internet proxy.
• Fixed an issue where the restart dialog was not shown when Do Not Disturb Mode was active
• Fixed an issue where clear utility did not start properly for systems that lacked SSE3 support.
• Fixed a tray-icon bug — You’ll now see the proper status of shields in our system-tray icon after restarting your PC.
Hinweis: Avast Business Antivirus 21.8 will be available for new installations straight away. All existing devices will start the automatic upgrade at a later time. If you wish to upgrade your devices prior to the automatic upgrade, then you can create a new Task (Update device – Program update task) from your console. A system reboot will be required to complete the installation.
Avast Business - Business Hub Release Version [8.31]
Changelog/Fixes:
• Changed rounding of data storage for Cloud Backup. Added one decimal digit.
• Fixed an issue with very long device names being displayed incorrectly in the Hub.
• Fixed an issue where Ignored patches were visible when filtering for Installed patches.
• Fixed cosmetic issues with Network discovery text in the Hub.
• Fixed an issue with not displaying Cloud Backup information under the Subscription tab on device detail (multi-company version of the Hub).
• Fixed an issue with not displaying the Cloud Backup tab on device detail (multi-tenant version of the Hub).
• Fixed an issue when Global Policies name change does not get replicated on a site level.
• Fixed an issue when expired services without usage were shown on the dashboard.
• Fixed an issue when the “Threats found in 14 days” widget cuts the legend when peak occurs.
• Fixed an issue when Remote Control got stuck in “connecting” state when connection was aborted.
• Fixed an issue when Patch missing or Patch failed alerts were not present on the HUB Dashboard and Alerts overview.
Avast Business - Business Hub Release Version [8.32]
Changelog/Fixes:
• Improved performance of the Alerts page showing historical resolved alerts for customers with many alerts
• Updated Alerts widget on the dashboard showing the data from the Alerts page
• Fixed an issue with an error displayed after renaming a policy under rare circumstances
• Fixed an issue with not displaying one decimal digit for Cloud Backup related data in other Hub sections than the dashboard widget
• Fixed an issue with an “Install Missing Patches” action installing Ignored patches
• Fixed an issue where a missing patch was found for the device where no such 3rd party software is installed
Avast Business AV - Windows Client Release Version [21.9]
Changelog/Fixes:
• Stronger Web Shield — You’re now better protected from malicious websites thanks to our scanning improvements.
• Better Windows 11 compatibility — You’re protected on the newest version of Windows, too.
• Apps with similar protocol to HTTP no longer have conflicts with Web Shield.
• Remote Access Shield dialogue memory issue resolved.
Hinweis: Avast Business Antivirus 21.9 will be available for new installations straight away. All existing devices will start the automatic upgrade at a later time. If you wish to upgrade your devices prior to the automatic upgrade, then you can create a new Task (Update device – Program update task) from your console. A system reboot will be required to complete the installation.
Avast Business - Business Hub Release Version [8.34]
Changelog/Fixes:
• New Cloud Backup alert informing you that there is limited space left for new backups (in-app only).
• Updated emails for user invitations and closing company accounts.
• Fixed an issue with a timeout when loading devices for Patch installation.
• Fixed an issue with Patch Management trying to patch disabled server components.
• Fixed an issue with an inability to select and install patches for more than 25 devices at once.
• Fixed an issue where the alert about offline devices was not functional.
Avast Business - Business Hub Release Version [8.35]
Changelog/Fixes:
• Improved support for Citrix virtual environments, so that cloned devices are not recognized as new devices. (The latest agent is required in the image)
• Added search feature to the multi-company dashboard.
• Improved reliability of Patch Management deployments.
• The “Protection component disabled” alert was removed.
• Alerts on the Devices page and device detail are improved to show accurate alerts from the Alerts page or the Dashboard.
• Fixed an issue with device aliases not being updated in all sections of the Hub.
• Fixed an issue with proxy information not applied after installation.
• Fixed an issue where a duplicated server policy created a workstation policy.
• Fixed an issue with getting an error after creating a new policy from an existing policy.
• Fixed an issue with sorting and filtering on the Subscription report.
• Fixed an issue where subscription usage on a multi-company dashboard doesn’t match with the site/customer dashboard.
• Fixed an issue when the “No backup space left” alert was sent multiple times instead of just once.
• Fixed an issue where it wasn’t possible to enable events to watch under the Alerts settings.
Avast Business AV - Mac Client Release Version [15.1]
Changelog/Fixes:
• Improved integration with Avast Account
• Fixed EmailShield with iCloud e-mail on macOS Monterey
• Other bugfixes and stability fixes
• Diverse Verbesserungen und Fehlerkorrekturen
Hinweis: All existing devices with Avast Business Antivirus will start the automatic upgrade to 15.1 once available. A system reboot will be required to complete the installation. There will be no forced reboot unless you have set this in your device policy settings.
Avast Business AV - Windows Client Release Version [21.11]
Changelog/Fixes:
• SecureDNS will now get DoH capabilities, improving privacy
• Fixed the BSOD issue on x86 Windows 7 installations
• Resolved issues with high contrast themes in Windows not displaying the UI properly
Hinweis: The new version of Avast Business Antivirus will be available for new installations immediately. All existing devices will start the automatic upgrade to this version at a later time. If you wish to upgrade your devices to this version prior to the automatic upgrade, you can create a new Task (Update device – Program update task) from your console. A system reboot will be required to complete the installation. There will be no forced reboot, unless you have set this in your device policy settings. Servers will never reboot, regardless of your device policy settings.
Avast Business - Business Hub Release Version [8.36]
Changelog/Fixes:
• Added support for upcoming Avast Business product SKUs.
• Firewall System Rules have been expanded to allow the user to configure each rule separately for private and public networks, allowing them more control over the behavior of the Firewall.
» For enhanced Firewall the Windows AV client 21.11 is required, with new tabs available in the local client UI: Networks, Apps, Logs, and Advanced.
• Added “Advanced” options for Firewall policy (in “Advanced” tab) where we have implemented some advanced features to the new Firewall:
» Leak Protection - increases your security on public networks by preventing your PC from leaking potentially sensitive information to the network, including your login credentials, computer name, and email address.
» Port Scan Alerts - warns the user if hackers/malware attempts to scan the device for open ports while on public networks.
» ARP Spoofing Alerts - warns the user about attempted ARP spoofing attacks in public networks.
• Device alias replaces device name in Alerts.
• List of sites is sorted properly during the policy creation when the policy is created from an existing site.
• Improved reliability of the device online status.
• Fixed an issue with email notifications not opening the device detail page correctly.
• Fixed an issue with getting an error when dismissing some alert types.
• Fixed an issue with scheduled reports not being generated.
• Fixed an issue with device and service statuses showing the device vulnerable/in danger without any active alerts.
• Fixed an issue with inability to execute a Backup Now task when selecting multiple devices across various customers/sites.
Redesigned WinAV firewall is going to be launched together with Business Hub 8.36 release. It includes a new look and layout of settings, and new advanced features. The new Firewall will be enabled in end-clients running 21.11.
Avast Business - Business Hub Release Version [8.37]
Changelog/Fixes:
• Minor adjustments
• Fixed an issue with filters not working on Alerts from the dashboard
• Fixed an issue with restart option timer not matching the policy
• Fixed in issue with wrong text in PRC connection dialog
Avast Business - On-Premise Management Console Release Version [7.29 Hotfix #8]
Changelog/Fixes:
• Fixed an issue when the console would not run properly on a non-English device
• Fixed an issue when the console would not detect broken or missing PostgreSQL
• Fixed an issue with broken support links in the console
• Fixed an issue with new installations overriding old installations when used in virtual environments
Known issues:
• AV will not use master Agent from another SUBNET for updates
Hinweis: To upgrade your Avast Business On-Premise Console immediately, you need to download the installer manually. In-application check for the new version will happen gradually in upcoming weeks.
Avast Business - Business Hub Release Version [8.38]
Changelog/Fixes:
• Minor improvements
• Fixed an issue with causing an error while editing a policy
• Fixed an issue where some devices were marked as vulnerable despite no active alerts
• Fixed an issue with random sorting in the reports
• Fixed an issue with an unclear error message in case a user puts a custom file-type extension into Cloud Backup policy settings
Avast Business AV - Windows Client Release Version [22.1]
Changelog/Fixes:
• Wi-Fi Inspector Password Hints — Wi-Fi Inspector can now recommend more secure passwords for your home network
• Firewall improvements in the UI — We’ve re-ordered the Firewall Tabs inside the interface according to feedback from the users
• Boot Time Scan Results — You’ll notice how from now on you get actual results from scans even after reboots
• Fixed BSOD caused by Rootkit driver
Hinweis: The new version of Avast Business Antivirus will be available for new installations immediately. All existing devices will start the automatic upgrade to this version at a later time. If you wish to upgrade your devices to this version prior to the automatic upgrade, you can create a new Task (Update device – Program update task) from your console. A system reboot will be required to complete the installation. There will be no forced reboot, unless you have set this in your device policy settings. Servers will never reboot, regardless of your device policy settings.
Avast Business - Business Hub Release Version [8.39]
Changelog/Fixes:
• Introducing new Avast Small Business Solutions - customers eligible to purchase Avast Business products from the Hub can now purchase the new business products that provide more value for the same price, directly from the Hub interface. Partners can purchase the new products in the Order Management System.
• Renewals to new Avast Small Business Solutions - customers eligible to renew their existing Avast Business products in the Hub will be able to choose from one of the new products when renewing their subscription. Partners can offer the new products as part of the renewal in the Order Management System as well. (Option to upgrade to new products is available)
• Trials (30 days) for new products are available directly in the Hub.
• VPN settings were moved into its own category under Service Settings in Policies.
• The Account section has been renamed to Company profile.
• Added Password Protection controls to the Hub Policies. (will be enabled in upcoming days)
• Fixed an issue with global policy settings not applied correctly to endpoints.
• Fixed an issue with devices getting alerts about out-of-date definitions while they were up-to-date.
• Fixed an issue with showing alerts for already uninstalled devices.
• Fixed an issue with patches failing to install while according to logs they were successfully installed.
• Fixed an issue when the Patches tab on the device detail does not contain the same data as the Patch report.
Known issues:
• Files stuck in virus chest under deleting status in console.
• VPN uninstallation doesn’t work under rare circumstances.
• Internal Server Error: Dismissing Offline 21+ Days Alert.
• Stopping task for patch deployment doesn’t work.
Avast Business - Business Hub Release Version [8.40]
Changelog/Fixes:
• Added a control to configure “scanning for potentially unwanted tools” as a subset of “Potentially Unwanted Programs” (PUP) settings in the policies.
• Fixed an issue with an email notification redirecting to a wrong device.
• Fixed an issue with overriding the AV setting with the policy.
• Fixed an issue with not being able to update global policy for the multi-tenant console.
• Fixed an issue with not being able to start a Cloud Backup trial.
• Fixed an issue where duplication of policies was causing an error.
Known issues:
• Stopping task for patch deployment doesn’t work
• Files stuck in virus chest under deleting status in console
• VPN uninstallation doesn’t work under rare circumstances
• Restart prompt comes back after selecting cancel
• Internal Server Error: Dismissing Offline 21+ Days Alert
• Unable to install AV (only agent is installed)
Avast Business - Business Hub Release Version [8.41]
Changelog/Fixes:
• Added description to the Cloud Backup retention settings
• Changed Wi-Fi Inspector name to Network Inspector
• Fixed an issue with long text being in labels of filters
• Links to devices mentioned within an email notification didn’t work in the multi-tenant version of Hub
• Fixed an issue when in rare circumstances it was not possible to remove a device from the Hub
Known issues:
• Files stuck in virus chest under deleting status in console
• Internal Server Error: Dismissing Offline 21+ Days Alert
• Stopping task for patch deployment doesn’t work
• For some customers installation of AV fails
• VPN uninstallation doesn’t work under rare circumstances
Avast Business - Business Hub Release Version [8.42]
Changelog/Fixes:
• Added a new USB Protection service to all subscribers of Avast Business Solutions (Premium and Ultimate only) allowing administrators to monitor and block removable USB storage devices on Windows-based managed devices. New settings are available in Policies and the Device detail page.
• Added a new report for the USB Protection service allowing Hub users to monitor connected USB devices.
• Added support for Mobile Device Protection to all subscribers of all Avast Business Solutions (Essential, Premium and Ultimate), allowing administrators to deploy mobile protection on unmanaged mobile devices (Android, iOS) with the same license key. For each seat purchased, customers can use one seat for mobile devices (1+1). For example, customers with 10 seats are eligible for using their subscription on 10 workstations and 10 mobile devices. At this time, management of mobile devices from the console is not possible.
• Added the possibility to add a mobile device from the Subscriptions page.
• (Partners) Search of activation codes on the Subscriptions page was improved to display the new Small Business Solutions SKUs from Order Management System.
• Password Protection under the Antivirus section in the Policies has new settings available.
• Fixed an issue with deleting sites/customers in multi-company consoles.
Known issues:
• Files stuck in virus chest under deleting status in console
• Internal Server Error: Dismissing Offline 21+ Days Alert
• Stopping task for patch deployment doesn’t work
• For some customers installation of AV fails
• VPN uninstallation doesn’t work under rare circumstances
Avast Business AV - Windows Client Release Version [22.2]
Changelog/Fixes:
• Firewall Rules - In the Firewall, you can once again create application rules manually without waiting for apps to connect to the internet
• Wi-Fi Inspector is now called Network Inspector - To align the feature name with our other security apps, we’ve renamed Wi-Fi Inspector to Network Inspector. This change is also to remind you that it can scan both wired and wireless networks
• Sandbox UI now includes app list
• Fixed issues where the UI would not be displayed properly under some resolution settings
• Minor UI improvements
Hinweis: The new version of Avast Business Antivirus will be available for new installations immediately. All existing devices will start the automatic upgrade to this version at a later time. If you wish to upgrade your devices to this version prior to the automatic upgrade, you can create a new Task (Update device – Program update task) from your console. A system reboot will be required to complete the installation. There will be no forced reboot, unless you have set this in your device policy settings. Servers will never reboot, regardless of your device policy settings.
Avast Business - Business Hub Release Version [8.43]
Changelog/Fixes:
• Added a new feature to enable or disable services on multiple devices at once (available under the More button on the Devices page)
• Ability to restore data of any device to any device directly from Hub when using Cloud Backup
• Fixed several small issues related to performance and stability
Known issues:
• Files stuck in virus chest under deleting status in console
• VPN uninstallation doesn’t work under rare circumstances
• Stopping task for patch deployment doesn’t work
• Some devices may show In danger or Vulnerable status without any active alerts
• The latest patch for WinSCP fails to install