Release 3.5.1
December 05, 2024
What's New?
Revamped Anti-malware Profile Interface for Improved Usability
The following significant enhancements to the Anti-malware Profile UI will improve your experience.
- Streamlined Design: Less frequently used settings are now grouped under the new Optional Settings section, making the interface cleaner and easier to navigate.
- Enhanced Navigation: Use the left pane to jump directly to any section, saving time while managing your profile.
- Effortless Workflow: When no changes are needed, you can skip the review and confirmation steps and proceed to the final review page.
Existing workflows will remain unchanged; no extra setup is needed to utilize the new dialog features.
User Interface Improvements
The table below provides a quick overview of the changes.
| Page | Feature/Setting | UI Changes |
| General Settings |
Update Frequency Support Information Proxy Configuration |
You can now find these settings in the Optional Settings section of the General Settings page. |
| OnAccess Scan |
Restore the location for quarantined files Retain a Backup File Copy Linux Directories Scan Settings |
You can now find these settings in the Optional Settings section of the OnAccess Scan page. You can view the Linux Directories Scan Setting only if the Linux setting was enabled in an earlier release. |
| OnDemand Scan |
Contextual Scans
Device Scan Retain a Backup File Copy
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The Contextual Scan setting has been removed from the user interface. This setting is now enabled by default. You can now find Device Scan and Retain a Backup File Copy settings in the Optional Settings section of the OnDemand Scan page. Additionally, the Device Scan now only supports Target Devices and Exception settings. |
| Behavioral Scan | Report analysis results to Antimalware Scan Interface |
The Report analysis results to Antimalware Scan Interface setting has been removed from the Fileless Attack Protection section. This setting is enabled by default. |
| Network Protection | The user interface has been redesigned to include dedicated drill-down menus, allowing for streamlined navigation and easier access to detailed settings. |
Scan Settings Anti-phishing | Scan Traffic
Initial Access | Credential Access | Lateral Movement | Crimeware | Discovery Content Control Web Access Control | Block Application |
| Device Control | A checkbox option was previously included in the Device Control list, enabling users to select devices directly. | This checkbox option has been removed from the Device Control list, preventing users from selecting devices directly. This change simplifies the device selection process and aligns with the updated interface design. |
| Exclusions |
The Exclusions page now features a drill-down section for each exclusion, making navigating and accessing specific settings easier. This enhancement improves the user experience by providing quicker access to configurations, which increases usability and efficiency. |
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| Review and Confirm |
The Review and Confirm page is revamped to enhance usability. Each setting is now displayed as a tile. The disabled settings appear dimmed. This visual update improves clarity and helps you quickly identify active and inactive options, streamlining the review process. |
Other Notable Changes
The other notable changes are as follows:
- Navigation Enhancement - A 'Skip to Review and Confirm' link has been added to each page, allowing you to navigate to the final review step quickly. This enhancement improves workflow efficiency by minimizing the number of clicks needed to reach the review step, ultimately saving time and enhancing the overall user experience.
- Radio Button Layout Update - The radio options are aligned horizontally for a more organized layout. This modification improves the user experience by offering a cleaner, more intuitive interface, making it easier to select your preferred options.
- OnAccess Scan and OnDemand Scan Page Update - The default actions in the OnAccess Scan and OnDemand Scan pages are updated to prioritize security: 'Move to Quarantine' is now the primary action, and 'Disinfect' is secondary. This change allows harmful files to be isolated first, allowing you to review them before disinfection.
For more information, see Configure the Anti-malware Profile.
Documentation Update: New Web Access Control Categories section
We have added a new section dedicated to Web Access Control Categories. This update addresses previous challenges users faced in understanding these categories and makes navigating and interpreting web access restrictions easier.
For more information, see Web Access Control Categories.