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webcam shield extended by microphone protection for MS Windows 10 and higher (lower layer of the implementation is done - thus code change in this build too; finishing user interface; will be available in the following two weeks or even sooner) - so basically if there is misuse of the microphone detected, webcam detection dialog is shown (or based on the mode used in its configuration Smart/Strict/Disabled)
display number of devices in use for your subscription
extended logging for the icarus type of setup (installer)
updated cURL and OpenSSL libraries to address some performance improvements and vulnerability fixes used in our Webshield, MailShield and Network Inspector
What was fixed
kernel crash in sandbox driver
Known issues
not respected default browser setting if Avast Secure Browser installed for Bank Mode (Avast Secure Browser is opened no matter the system default settings)
incomplete paths for some of the applications added to Do not disturb component (problems with their execution from Antivirus directly, not showing full path in the settings, etc.)
Windows Security icon and process not started properly
Do not disturb mode can't handle notifications from MS Teams/Skype
Webcam Shield does not work once added as a component without performing computer restart (valid for icarus type of setup only)
some compatibility issuses with MS smart app control mode for Windows 11
there is a new beta version ready - 23.9.6082 (build 23.9.8494).
What was fixed
some internal fixes and final tuning before public release
Known issues Please note that as we were unable to resolve all the below listed issues in this release, we will continue with them for the next one.
not respected default browser setting if Avast Secure Browser installed for Bank Mode (Avast Secure Browser is opened no matter the system default settings)
incomplete paths for some of the applications added to Do not disturb component (problems with their execution from Antivirus directly, not showing full path in the settings, etc.)
Windows Security icon and process not started properly
Do not disturb mode can't handle notifications from MS Teams/Skype
Webcam Shield does not work once added as a component without performing computer restart (valid for icarus type of setup only)
some compatibility issuses with MS smart app control mode for Windows 11
there is a new beta version ready - 23.11.6088 (build 23.11.8607).
What was fixed
Fixed issue with sandbox detections.
Fixed few issues in migration from Instup to Icarus setup and also small improvements to the migration process.
there is a new beta version ready - 23.11.6089 (build 23.11.8622).
What is new
Fake estore protection - An AI-based solution that distinguishes between trustworthy and potentially fraudulent online stores. The solution analyzes a wide range of data sources for each e-shop, including the HTML code, the content of e-shop pages (like the main page, contact-us, about-us etc.), network details (such as DNS, IP, and TLS), WhoIs information, and various popularity-based indicators. Our solution examines tens of thousands of newly established online shops daily, identifying those that seem suspicious and then promptly updating our products.
there is a new beta version ready - 24.1.6095 (build 24.1.8766).
What's new
Improved web shield performance.
New settings for smart scan so you can better schedule your scan run.
Improved Support tool so it now collects more important product files.
Enjoy this beta!
We are looking forward to your feedback.
AVAST Team
NOTE: Please note that only Icarus part is already published (I will delete this note once also Instup part is available in the beta channel). Thank you.
