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SecureDNS Agent Changelog

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Version 2.4.13

LATEST OFFICIAL RELEASE

FIXED:

  • On VPN connections, the DNS servers your VPN provides are no longer accidentally cleared when the
    app restores network settings — internal and corporate sites keep resolving correctly.
  • Fixed a rare condition where DNS resolution could stop responding until the service was restarted.
  • Improved handling of internationalized (non-Latin) domain names in bypass rules.

IMPROVED:

  • Steadier protection status on VPNs and lossy networks: a single dropped connectivity check no
    longer causes the protection state to flicker back and forth (which briefly reconfigured your
    network each time).
  • Better self-recovery on corporate networks: if internal-domain lookups start failing in bulk
    because the network changed underneath the app, it now automatically re-detects the network and
    reconnects instead of staying stuck.

Version 2.4.12

New Features:

  • IPv6 extra cleanup checks to be alligned to the IPv4
  • tcp/udp extra validation check for Cisco client and Microsoft GSA
  • Use of Windows Native API calls
  • bugfix : block counter reset at network changes
  • bugfix : securedns window doesn't close when clicking away.
  • IPv4 cleanup fix
  • Issues when the agent had an old config version with wrong DoH IP servers

Version 2.4.11

New Features:

  • Enhanced support for multiple VPN agent (e.g. CISCO Anyconnect VPN).
  • Overall working of the agent will now be significantly faster than the previous version.
  • Use of Windows Native API calls
  • Removal of the SecureDNS Agent local API endpoints.
  • Previous DNS IPs not being removed FIX
  • IPv4 cleanup fix
  • Fallback to IPv4 only when IPv6 is not available.
  • Ability to enable auto-updating for a certain group of devices available.
  • DNS Suffix automatically set as passthrough domain.
  • Linux version available.

Version 2.4.9.22

New Features:

  • remove IPv6 address (::1) when IPv6 is not available
  • Compatibility improvement for multiple VPN Agents

Version 2.4.9.17

New Features:

  • New status added (conflict) this "conflict" status will appear whenever something is interfering with our SecureDNS Agent.
  • CLI install command fixed on windows
  • .pkg file for intel and ARM on MACOS has been combined in one file

Version 2.4.9

New Features:

  • Enhanced logging
  • VPN split tunneling fix
  • Fixed multiple system tray icon issue
  • Automatic fallback when local DNS resolver fails
  • SecureDNS Agent now available as an MSI installer
  • Automatic updates enabled

Version 2.3.12

New Features

  • Linux: 
    • Make DNS Agent compatible with snap packages
  • General: 
    • Collect and send the local IP address of the machine running the agent

Bug Resolution

  • Windows:
    • Prevent crash of the system tray on systems without or with a slow GUI
    • Make it possible to scan for DNS servers not defined by Windows for passthrough
  • Uninstall / Cleanup:
    • Send signal to the cloud on uninstall (status set to uninstalled)
    • Cleanup interfaces and symlinks during uninstall
  • General:
    • Prevent excessive “port not found” log spam when configured DNS servers are unavailable
    • Ensure the DNS Agent does not switch DNS to static in invalid states
    • Prevent long DNS Agent shutdown time

Version 2.3.9

New Features

  • MacOs
    • Add ipv6 support to the DNS agent

Bug Resolution

  • Windows
    • Fix the icon getting stuck
    • Back-end:
      • Resolve a bug where disabling all block lists sometimes fails.
      • Don't send notifications for allow lists
  • MacOs
    • Fix DNS Agent not clearing ::1
    • Update notification block list without restart
    • Improve icon startup on Mac
    • Fix problems with Fortinet VPN
    • Back-end:
      • Resolve mac bug where some pages took a long time for the first load
      • Resolve a bug where disabling all block lists sometimes fails.
      • Don't send notifications for allow lists

Version 2.3.0

New Features

  • Add a configurable interface in case localhost is already using port 53 (configurable, off by default)
  • Add watchdogs to the agent. When some part of the agent gets stuck, a restart and log are triggered within 15 minutes.
  • Detect when the agent breaks DNS. When this happens, an error is logged, and the agent turns itself off for 2 hours.
  • Make installer for arm64 macs(M2 chips)
  • Include version in executable metadata
  • Option to profile the agent if it uses too many resources
  • Improved logging(systray logs, important info repeated on log rotation, slow query log, etc...)

Bug Resolution

  • Resolve issues with agents unable to use the local DNS to resolve secure DNS servers
  • Resolve bug (in Windows) where traffic is sent away from the local host address. Causing the icon to stay red and no DNS traffic going to the agent
  • Resolve broken systray icon when ipv6 is turned off (was not always the case. But it could happen)
  • Passthrough will no longer default to 8.8.8.8 when no DNS is available; instead, the first broken server will be used.
  • Prevent the systray icon from running as root after installation. It can be misused to open a root notepad.
  • Let the agent go from red to green faster after a reboot/network distribution
  • Many minor bug and performance improvements.

Version 2.2.5

New Features

  • Enhanced logging capabilities to facilitate easier issue detection and resolution, with most problems now identifiable at normal log level (1).

Bug Resolution

  • Fixed an issue where the agent failed to enable passthrough for certain VPN software, resulting in the inability to resolve internal websites.
  • Addressed a bug where manual changes to DNS settings in Windows were not being detected.
  • Resolved an issue causing poor performance, system hang, or high CPU load under heavy query loads.
  • The agent will now refrain from resetting DNS settings to DHCP mode in case of registration failures.

Version 2.2.2

Bug Resolution

Addressed an issue where the tray icon incorrectly remains green after a network change occurs on protected networks. See the SecureDNS agent status section in the documentation for additional information.

Version 2.2.0

New Features

  • Improved Resolver Speed: We've optimized our DNS resolution process, resulting in faster website loading times and a smoother browsing experience.
  • Smart Server Selection: The DNS agent can now automatically select the nearest DNS server, which significantly improves performance when using unfamiliar networks.

Bug Resolution

  • We've squashed several pesky bugs to keep your DNS agent running smoothly and efficiently.

Version 2.1.0

New Features

  • Brand Customization: The AXS Guard logo and all naming references have been removed from the software.
  • Automatic Server Selection: The agent will automatically detect and switch to the optimal server.
  • VPN Support on Mac: Introduced VPN support specifically for macOS.
  • Robust Recovery: Improved the mechanism to restore the original DNS configuration after a system crash or forceful shutdown.
  • Notification Refinement: Removed the mention of PowerShell in Windows notifications.
  • Process Identification (Windows & Linux only): We have implemented the use of netstat to identify processes causing a filter activation. This feature is currently only available for Windows and Linux. Please note that events are currently not logged to the server.
  • Client-side Notifications: We have implemented the ability to mute client-side notifications related to DNS validation. It's crucial to highlight that muting must be configured exclusively on the server (API) side, enabling the suppression of notifications linked to DNS validation. Additionally, we have introduced the capability to add notifications, providing integrators with greater flexibility in customizing their notification preferences.

Bug Resolution

  • Addressed bugs related to accessing specific DNS addresses, ensuring smoother functionality.
  • We've implemented various performance improvements to enhance the overall user experience, ensuring a more optimized and responsive system.

Version 2.0.0

SecureDNS Agent - Initial Release

We are excited to announce the initial release of the SecureDNS Agent, a robust tool crafted to elevate DNS security and empower organizations with a secure and efficient DNS resolution mechanism.

Key Features:

  • Enhanced DNS Security: The SecureDNS Agent serves as a defense against cybersecurity threats, shielding devices from potential exposure to malware, ransomware, malicious domains, and botnet infrastructures.
  • Proactive Defense: Protects your network and neutralizes potential threats before they can compromise your systems.
  • Efficient DNS Resolution: Provides seamless and efficient DNS resolution, optimizing the performance of your network and ensuring a smooth online experience.
  • Real-time Threat Intelligence: The SecureDNS Agent proactively identifies and blocks malicious activities.
  • User-friendly Interface: The agent boasts an intuitive interface, making it easy for organizations to effectively integrate and manage DNS security.

As we embark on this journey to fortify DNS security, your feedback is invaluable. We look forward to your insights and suggestions to continually enhance the capabilities of the SecureDNS Agent.

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