AVG Business Cloud Console Release Notes 2023

 

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 Cloud Console such as Patch Management, 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 Cloud Console 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.

New Features & Enhancements

• During new console registrations, users now have the option to view and modify the data center location to ensure compliance with local regulations.
• 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.

Console Version 8.79 (November 15)

Release Summary

We have 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

• 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

• Minor fixes.

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.

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

• Minor fixes.

October 2023

Console Version 8.77 (October 9)

Release Summary

This release primarily focuses on bug fixes and minor enhancements to improve the overall stability and user experience.

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

• Minor fixes.

September 2023

Console Version 8.76 (September 20)

Release Summary

This release primarily focuses on bug fixes and minor enhancements to improve the overall stability and user experience.

New Features & Enhancements

• This update includes various minor enhancements. These enhancements address smaller issues and improve overall system stability and performance, ensuring a smoother and more reliable user experience.

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.

Console Version 8.75 (September 6)

Release Summary

We introduced firewall ARP Spoofing and Port Scanning detection alerts.

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.

Resolved Issues

• Minor fixes.

Known Issues

• 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 AVG Business Cloud Console. 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

• PDF Task report now displays accurate creation time, rectifying the discrepancy that previously used the value from completed time.
• 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.

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.

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.
• Other minor bug fixes.

July 2023

Console Version 8.72 (July 26)

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

• This update includes various minor enhancements. These enhancements address smaller issues and improve overall system stability and performance, ensuring a smoother and more reliable user experience.

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.
• Other minor fixes.

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 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.
• 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.

June 2023

Console Version 8.70 (June 14)

Release Summary

AVG Business Cloud Console 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

• 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.
• Fixed issue where the Sandbox option was available in exclusions for AVG policy, despite Sandbox feature not being available for AVG Antivirus. This inconsistency has been addressed, and the Sandbox option will no longer be displayed as an exclusion option for AVG policy.

May 2023

Console Version 8.69 (May 31)

Release Summary

This release brings bug fixes and minor improvements.

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.
• 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.

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 Cloud Console.

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.

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

• 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”.

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.

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.

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.

Console Version 8.65 (April 5)

Release Summary

This release brings bug fixes and minor improvements.

New Features & Enhancements

• Minor enhancements.

Resolved Issues

• It is possible to uninstall services if more than one device is selected. Before this fix, uninstallation failed.
• 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.
• 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.

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

• 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.

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

• 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.

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.

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.
• Headings in release notes will be displayed in English in AVG Business Cloud Console.

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.

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

• Several icons/references to unsupported services have been removed from the console.

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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