Release Notes

5.7.5

17 December 2025
Enhanced hardware integrity checksEnhanced validation process to improve hardware integrity checks on Kiosk L1002 and L2100, ensuring faster and smoother setup
Customize BIOS settings on Kiosk L1002Added support for customizing BIOS settings on Kiosk L1002, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, camera, microphone, and network boot options
Increased extraction size limitIncreased maximum extraction size limit to 128 GB, enabling larger data handling

5.7.4

24 July, 2025Release focused on Kiosk Desktop 3 & Kiosk Mini 4 hardware
Features
Support for new hardware modelsAdded support for the Kiosk Desktop 3 and Kiosk Mini 4 hardware models

5.7.3

11 December, 2024Release focused on deleting infected files, adjusting screen brightness and bug fixes
Features
Delete infected filesInfected files can now be deleted from scanned media at the end of a session
Screen brightness controlAdded ability to adjust the brightness of the screen
Fixed
Sanitized/redacted files in media manifestCorrected sanitized/redacted file handling to allow modified files through Media Firewall or Media Validation Agent
Volume License downloadFixed unusual circumstances where Kiosk would fail to apply an updated license
Support package retrievalImproved support package generation to ensure it can be retrieved consistently

5.7.2

10 September, 2024Release focused on enabling L2100 and Mini 12 hardware
Features
Support for new form factorsAdded support for the Mobile (L2100) and Mini (Mini 12) form factors
Fixed
Encrypted media handlingSwitched Kingston & Ironkey unlock support to be configurable (disabled by default)
UI visibilityRe-adjusted the UI for better usability for the Mobile and Mini

5.7.1

7 August, 2024Release focused on enhancing usability
Fixed
File scan size limitationIncreased the capability for scanning files up to 32GB
Management enrollmentOptimized the enrollment process to synchronize settings more efficiently
ScreensaverSimplified the screensaver to avoid any misperception of an actual scan running
Session prompt title lengthIncreased the maximum allowed length for configuring Session Prompt titles

5.7.0

11 June, 2024Release focused on file selection in Scan workflow, enable L1002 hardware, and bug fixes
Features
File selection in the Scan workflowModified the Scan workflow to allow users the ability to select files to process
Support for Dell 7420Added support for the new L1002 hardware model
Fixed
Health status displayCorrected health status information to show Managed File Transfer connection status when the workflow is enabled
Device removal detectionCovered specific instances where scanned media removal were not detected
Expired license on startupRemoved hang encountered when Kiosk starts up with an expired license
syslog message loggingAdjusted syslog messages from Notice to Informational and modified message content

5.6.2

29 April, 2024Release focused on user selectable workflows, customized session information input, label printer support, and syslog.
Features
User selectable workflowsConverted Operating Modes into Workflows that users can select per session
Customized session informationConverted User Identification questions into customizable fields to prompt a user for information specific for the session
Label printerA Brother QL-1100 printer can be used to print out a label containing essential session information tied to the scanned media
syslogSupport for configuring a remote syslog server for messages to be delivered to
Soft resetAbility to reboot the Kiosk to refresh internal components without resetting the unit to factory settings
Fixed
License issue reportingCorrected health status information that would incorrectly display a license download error when the issue had already been resolved.
Intermittent onboarding connection failureStability fixes around onboarding to a management server
Archive size limitationsFurther increased the capability for scanning larger archives

5.5.3

29 January, 2024Patch focused on new L1001 model
Features
Support for Dell 7410Added support for the new L1001 hardware model

5.5.2

14 September, 2023Patch focused on preparing for future changes
Fixed
My OPSWAT integrationPreparation for supporting future MY OPSWAT management releases
Media ManifestAdjusted media manifest content to support expanded validation details

5.5.1

14 August, 2023Release focused on bug fixes and stability
Fixed
Copy-to media and OMVAFixed issue with copy-to media being only allowed once via OMVA
Island mode stabilityEnhanced error handling around particular Island mode usage
Upgrade hangCorrected a hang seen when upgrading from older Kiosk versions
Support package generationPatched various scenarios where the support package was not being generated
Hardware integrity checkAdjusted integrity check for L1001 models

5.5.0

30 March, 2023Release focused on Island mode, scan display enhancements, and bug fixes
Features
Island modeNew configuration mode that enables the ability to manage Kiosks that do not have a direct network connection to Central Management
Beta support for My OPSWATEnabled ability to preview managing a Kiosk from a My OPSWAT account
Fixed
Configuration optionsUpdated the look and feel of the configuration
More visible blocked reasonsFiles that are too large to scan or encrypted are now shown in results
Scan progress displayAdded displaying last file scanned to show current progress of a session

5.4.0

12 December, 2022Release focused on Evaluation mode, stability improvements and bug fixes
Features
Evaluation modeKiosks will now ship with Evaluation mode enabled by default. Evaluation mode is a trial period that allows users to experience Transferring files to a secondary media without the need for an active connection to Central Management.
System health statusSystem health status can be viewed per instance in Central Management's inventory list
Media Manifest cert validationMedia manifest certificates are validated upon upload to ensure correct operation
View password input for encrypted drivesAdded ability to view the input for a password before unlocking an encrypted drive
Fixed
Kiosk startupImproved the engine startup process stability when Kiosk is first turned on
Onboarding to Central ManagementRevised Kiosk's ability to discover a Central Management with the hostname value provided
File size limitationsIncreased the capability for scanning larger files and archives
Copying to removable hard disksFixed the ability to copy files to a removable hard disk
Ethernet settings & upgradesFixed issue where configured ethernet settings were not maintained through a firmware upgrade
Destination media warnings in WindowsCorrected issue where after copying files over, Window alerted that the destination media needed to be scanned and fixed
On-screen keyboard inputFixed issues where input could not be deleted or text was inserted in incorrect positioning

5.3.3

1 November, 2022Patch addressing Ethernet connection issue
Fixed
Ethernet connectionCorrected issue where an Ethernet connection could not be detected or configured

5.3.2

27 September, 2022Patch focused on support for new L1001 model and internal stability fixes
Features
Support for Dell 7400Added support for the new L1001 hardware model
Fixed
ClamAV startup failureCorrected issue where ClamAV would fail to start up at boot and cause the Kiosk to hang

5.3.1

11 April, 2022Patch focused on NetWall USG support and on-board process enhancement
Features
Support for uploading files to Vault via NetWall USGAdded ability to upload files via a NetWall Unidirectional Security Gateway to a Vault server
Fixed
On-board processEnhanced the initial on-boarding process under-the-hood and reduce any issues with engines starting up

MetaDefender Kiosk Linux supports NetWall version 4.1.0+

5.3.0

27 January, 2022Release focused on Vault integration and internal improvements
Features
Transfer files to Vault modeAdditional transfer mode that allows users to copy files to a Vault server
Fixed
System startup processEnhanced the startup process to complete faster
Configuration save to applyModified configuration settings to require saving changes to apply to a Kiosk instance

MetaDefender Kiosk Linux supports Vault version 2.1.10+

5.2.0

13 December, 2021Release focused on Transfer mode, UI updates, and expanding language & media support
Features
Transfer files to USB modeConfiguration can enable users to select files and copy allowed files to a secondary USB media
User IdentificationWhen enabled, at the start of a session, users can input information about themselves to later be included in reports (e.g. Name, Email, Additional Info)
Personal Data DetectionDLP engine detects any visible credit card\social security numbers in files
SD Card & Disc scanningExpanded support to allow scanning SD Cards, Compact Flash, & CD/DVD media
UI/UX refresh
  • Added support for L3001
  • Scan detail result view updated
  • Added Arabic and Hebrew languages, along with RTL view support

5.1.0

28 September, 2021Release focused on downloading updates from Central Management
Features
Updates from Central ManagementEnhanced Kiosk's ability to only obtain updates from the Central Management it is connected to

MetaDefender Kiosk Linux requires a Central Management version 7.18+

5.0.2

22 July, 2021Patch focused on minor configuration change
Fixed
Zero-day Prevention configurationAdded ability to enable\disable Zero-Day Prevention

5.0.1

7 July, 2021Initial release of the MetaDefender Kiosk Linux
Features
Central Management supportKiosk Linux is solely configured and monitored from Central Management (v7.16+)
Process USBsCan process USB media and some select encrypted USBs
Threat Detection \ Rootkit Detection5 or 10 AV engines to detect malware and scan the boot sector of inserted media
Zero-Day PreventionCDR engine outlines the active content existing in files
VulnerabilitiesVulnerability engine detects any known CVEs associated with scanned binaries
Supply Chain RiskLogic to detect the origin country of an executable and block if the country is on the configured forbidden list
Automatic updatesKiosk Linux will automatically update itself when a new version is released. Updates can additionally be configured to be applied during specific hours to best adhere to hours of operation.
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