We're excited to announce that XFA now includes Windows Recall validation as a new security check to enhance data protection on Windows devices.

Windows Recall is a feature that automatically captures screenshots and stores sensitive information from your screen. Our new security check ensures that this feature is properly disabled to protect your organization's confidential data.

This security check allows administrators to:

• Detect when Windows Recall is enabled on managed devices
• Warn users about the potential security risks
• Block access to applications until Windows Recall is disabled

By adding this validation, XFA helps organizations maintain better control over data privacy and prevents sensitive information from being inadvertently captured and stored by Windows Recall.

You can export your devices to TrustCloud to provide device security proof automatically for your compliance needs.

Get started in the TrustCloud Dashboard under Integrations.

XFA can be used as a factor through the BYO MFA functionality in OneLogin. This allows XFA to be seamlessly added to any application from within the OneLogin admin dashboard, given that it uses Ping Identity as the identity provider.

When a user authenticates with Ping Identity, as an additional factor after supplying a username & password, the user is redirected to XFA to verify that the device is compliant with the device security policy before authenticating the user. This assures that only devices that comply with the security policy are allowed access.

Click here to get started in the XFA Dashboard.

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We’re excited to share that XFA has enhanced its coverage on Linux operating systems, delivering even deeper protection, broader visibility, and faster response to any potential risks. Especially on the systems that are often left out (this one is for the techies).

We're excited to announce that XFA now fully supports Brave and Safari browsers, expanding our compatibility to provide a seamless experience across more platforms. Previously, Brave was supported through our extension, but this is no longer necessary. Both browsers are now supported by the latest version of our desktop application.

This expansion ensures that users can access XFA's security features regardless of their preferred browser choice.

New security check: Device restart verification​

We've introduced a new security feature that verifies if a device has been restarted recently. This check helps ensure that the device is in a clean state and hasn't been compromised.

Why this matters:

• Clear potential malware and exploits
• Complete security updates and patches
• Reset network connections to prevent unauthorized access
• Eliminate memory leaks that could lead to vulnerabilities

You can now enforce users to restart their device if it detects that the device hasn't been restarted for an extended period, helping maintain optimal security conditions. Do you want to know more about why you should enforce this check? Check out our blog post.

🔐 Biometric authentication now mandatory​

To enhance security, XFA now makes it possible to require biometric authentication (fingerprint or face recognition) for all sensitive operations. This ensures that only authorized users can access protected features.

Key changes:

• Enforce biometric authentication for all sensitive operations
• Support for both fingerprint and face recognition
• Seamless integration with device security features

This mandatory biometric authentication adds an extra layer of security to ensure that only the rightful owner of the device can access sensitive information and perform critical operations.

Go to the policies page to enable this feature.

XFA now identifies potential vulnerabilities on your devices.​

We’ve introduced an easy way to see which high and critical vulnerabilities your devices might be exposed to. Right at the top of your dashboard, you’ll find three components that organize potential threats into clear categories:

1. Data Breach
2. Ransomware
3. Phishing

By clicking on any of these categories, you can see exactly which devices are affected. This makes it easier to prioritize and address security risks before they escalate.

Why it matters​

• Protect sensitive information – Unaddressed vulnerabilities can lead to unauthorized access or data leaks.
• Stay ahead of ransomware – Outdated systems are prime targets for malicious attacks.
• Prevent phishing attempts – Recognize and mitigate exposure points to keep users safe.

Next steps​

• Review each category at the top of your dashboard to see potential vulnerabilities.
• Identify affected devices and request that your employees or colleagues update their devices.

Have questions or feedback? Our support team is here to help.

📱 XFA now identifies if your mobile phone is rooted or jailbroken.​

To ensure the security and integrity of our application, we now check if a mobile device is rooted, jailbroken, or has developer mode enabled.

These checks are important because:

• Rooted or jailbroken devices remove built-in security restrictions, making them more vulnerable to malware, data breaches, and unauthorized modifications.
• Developer mode can expose sensitive debug information and enable actions that bypass security mechanisms.

We've released our new Desktop Application for macOS and Windows. This application will replace the web extension and provide a more seamless experience for users.

The XFA Desktop Application allows dekstop devices to communicate with the XFA service and serves as a critical tool for maintaining device compliance, managing multi-factor authentication (MFA), and controlling data sharing with organizations.

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