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Windows Agent
Windows Agent v2.0.52 Release Notes
The latest Windows Agent v2.0.52 is now generally available, introducing several key improvements for specific environments:
Improvements:
- Resolution of "Sticky DNS" Issues with VPN Solutions:A known issue, often referred to as the "Sticky DNS" problem, can occur when certain VPN solutions override DNS server settings on network adapters and fail to restore the original settings after the VPN tunnel is disconnected. This can leave static DNS settings in place, potentially causing slow DNS lookups. The new agent version now detects this situation earlier and prevents the use of outdated DNS servers, improving overall DNS performance.
- Enhanced Policy Handling with CLASSIC-DNS and Cloud Anycast DNS:When using theCLASSIC-DNSpackage alongsideCloud Anycast DNSas an upstream forwarder, we have enhanced the way DNS policies are applied based on user groups. Even if the local DNS has a cached response from a previous lookup (made by a user under a different DefensX policy), other users will consistently receive DNS responses aligned with their own policy settings, without interference from cached data.
- Optimized Shutdown Behavior with Windows WFP:We've addressed an issue where the DefensX Agent could experience problems upon receiving specific events from the Windows Filtering Platform (WFP) sublayer during service shutdown. The new version ensures smoother shutdowns and improves stability during this process.
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Customizing Consent Settings in DefensX Policies ✨
When utilizing multiple DefensX Policies, you can now override global consent settings within individual policies. This configuration option is available at the bottom of the Web Filters, Credentials, and File Transfers policy sections
Now it is possible to select blocking method under the Manage IPs menu for a specific deployment.
- Fixed the "File removed or moved" error occurring during file downloads with certain MIME types in Firefox.
- Resolved the issue with downloading files from Firefox's embedded PDF viewer to the local disk.
This feature ensures that no one can start using Copilot or Bing Chat without logging into their O365 work or school account, thereby preventing any accidental exposure of sensitive information.
In some Active Directory installations, the displayName attribute follows the "LastName, FirstName" schema instead of the "FirstName LastName" format. To ensure accurate user attribute management in DefensX, it would be beneficial to detect which schema is in use and automatically create and populate the FirstName and LastName attributes accordingly. This approach will streamline the integration process and maintain consistency in user data across systems.