Secure browser release log

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Current Production Version

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Release Update: May 29, 2026

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Release status: Released

Windows.exe version - 2.0.47 Bug fix: An issue was identified where the Proview launch page was being blocked due to antivirus false positives for Microsoft Defender. This has now been resolved. Note: In some cases, the software may still be flagged as malicious by other antivirus software. If this occurs, you can mark the file as safe to proceed and continue. We are working on reaching out to the antivirus providers to report the false positives.

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Release Update: May 28, 2026

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Release status: Released

Features:

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Mac OS

1. Minimise Prevention: The Mac build now automatically maximises the browser window if a candidate attempts to minimise it during a session, keeping the assessment environment in focus throughout.
   If the application remains minimized, the test taker is shown a warning message, blocking them from continuing.

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Windows OS

1. Updated Error Warning Messages (Released in Windows Store)
   Error and warning messages displayed in the Windows .exe build have been reviewed and updated to be clearer and more accurate for candidates encountering issues during a session.\
2. Multi-Monitor Detection Logging
   The Windows build now captures the number of monitors connected to a candidate’s machine at the time of the session. This data is logged via Sentry and will help the team better understand and respond to multi-monitor usage patterns.\
3. Multi-Language Text Suggestions Blocked
   The Windows .exe build now blocks multi-language text suggestions from appearing during a session, reducing a potential avenue for candidate assistance during assessments.
4. Virtual Desktop warning messages to the test taker There was an issue with test takers not getting warning messages on the Windows Store build when they switched to a virtual desktop. With this update, test takers will now be blocked and notified with a warning when they attempt to switch from Secure Browser to another virtual desktop.

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Release Update: May 8, 2026

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​Release status: Released

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Virtual Desktop Detection Enhancements on Windows (Fix for the May 4th Interim update) On the Windows Store build, test takers are now blocked and notified with a warning when they attempt to switch from Secure Browser to another virtual desktop. How this feature works:
If the user switches to a virtual desktop and stays for more than a few seconds, the Secure browser will show a warning and block the user from continuing. To continue, the user will have to close the open virtual desktops, then close and relaunch the Secure browser.
This will happen every time the user switches to a virtual desktop.

Message shown to the user:

Virtual desktop detected
You switched to another window or virtual desktop. Please stay on the Secure Browser throughout your session.
How to resume the session:

1. Close any other open windows. (Use “three-finger swipe up” on the touchpad to see all open windows and close them)
2. Close the Secure Browser and relaunch.
3. Once relaunched, avoid switching to other windows or desktops.

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Release Update: May 4, 2026

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Release status: Released

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Feature Enhancement

Virtual Desktop Detection Enhancements on Windows (Interim update)
On the Windows Store build, test takers are now notified with a warning when they attempt to switch from Secure Browser to another virtual desktop. This is a interim solution, where the virtual desktop is detected only on 1st launch after installation. We are working on a fix to detect every time the user tries to use Virtual desktop. Clipboard Clearing on Secure Browser Focus Loss — Windows
Previously, clipboard data was cleared only when exiting or re-entering Secure Browser. With this update, the clipboard is also cleared whenever a test taker switches away from Secure Browser using virtual desktop switching — even while an exam is actively in progress.

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Release Update: April 6, 2026

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Release status: Released

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Feature Enhancement

Faster Unauthorized App Detection: Interval Reduced to 15 Seconds
Secure Browser’s detection interval for unauthorized applications has been reduced from 1 minute to 15 seconds. The system now checks and attempts to terminate restricted applications more frequently and alerts the test taker with a warning if any unauthorized application cannot be killed.

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Release Update: March 26, 2026

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Release status: Released

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Feature

Improved Restricted Software Handling in Secure Browser for Windows and Mac OS
With this update, Secure Browser now supports a more seamless experience in handling blocklisted applications on Mac and Windows Updates on Mac and Windows Improved the accuracy of detection to handle false flagging of applications similar to restricted applications. Updates on Mac

• When restricted software is detected, Secure Browser temporarily exits kiosk mode without closing.
• The test taker can open Activity Monitor, close the restricted applications, and return to Secure Browser.
• Once resolved, Secure Browser automatically switches back to kiosk mode, allowing the test taker to resume the test without restarting.

Bug Fixes Fixed an infinite installation loop on Windows that occurred when cross-updating between the Windows Store and EXE builds. The app now correctly updates to the appropriate version based on the installation source.

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Release Update: Jan 20, 2026

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Release status: Reverted

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Feature

Improved Restricted Software Handling in Secure Browser for Mac OS
With this update, Secure Browser now supports a more seamless experience in handling blocklisted applications on Mac OS as well.

• When restricted software is detected, Secure Browser temporarily exits kiosk mode without closing.
• The test taker can open Activity Monitor, close the restricted applications, and return to Secure Browser.
• Once resolved, Secure Browser automatically switches back to kiosk mode, allowing the test taker to resume the test without restarting.

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Release Update: Dec 2, 2025

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What’s Released

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🆕 Feature

Improved Restricted Software Handling in Secure Browser for Windows OS We’ve simplified the process when restricted applications are detected during a test. Earlier, test takers had to exit Secure Browser completely, close the restricted apps from Task Manager, and relaunch Secure Browser to continue the test — a long and inconvenient flow. With this update, Secure Browser now supports a more seamless experience:

Watch the demo video here

• When restricted software is detected, Secure Browser temporarily exits kiosk mode without closing.
• The test taker can open Task Manager, close the restricted applications, and return to Secure Browser.
• Once resolved, Secure Browser automatically switches back to kiosk mode, allowing the test taker to resume the test without restarting.
  Note: When restricted applications are detected and kiosk mode is exited, Secure Browser does not pause the exam timer.

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🐞Bug Fixes

Some users were experiencing a crash of the Secure browser when the exam was launched through email or Outlook applications. We’ve addressed the crash issue, and test takers will now be able to launch the exam successfully in Secure Browser.

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Release Update: Nov 18, 2025

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What’s Released

🆕 Feature Diagnostics for Blocklisted software in Secure Browser Test takers can now launch the Secure Browser and test for any warnings on blocklisted apps before the actual test. During diagnostics, any blocklisted applications will be closed automatically. If an application cannot be closed, the test taker will see a message along with the diagnostics completion status to close the application manually. 💡 Changes Updated Blocklisted Application Handling Blocklisted applications are now closed as soon as the Secure Browser launches. After 1 minute, a restricted software pop-up appears for apps that couldn’t be killed. If a blocklisted app is opened after that point, no warning message will be displayed to the test taker. Applying the blocklist for all customers We’re removing the domain-based blacklist and applying a blacklist for all customers. 🐞Bug Fixes WhatsApp removed from blocklist WhatsApp was triggering an incorrect blocklisted application open error even when not running. To fix this, it has been temporarily excluded from the blocklist. Network throttling updates Network throttling on Windows Secure Browser has been significantly improved. Test takers should now experience network speeds closer to what they see on regular browsers. Windows store app blocklisting handling Windows Store applications were not being terminated earlier, causing repeated warning pop-ups. This has now been resolved.