GFI KerioConnect 10.0.8p2 Now Available

GFI KerioConnect AI 10.0.8p2 is now available, addressing critical code signing issues to ensure secure software distribution and system integrity.

What's New:

• Resolved Updater Service Signing: Fixed code signing for the Updater service to maintain verified software authenticity during updates.
• Resolved KOFF Internal Binary Signing: Corrected code signing for multiple KOFF components including DbBackup.exe, kassist.exe, KoffRtfWrapper.exe, ProfileCreator.exe, and KoffBackend.exe, ensuring all executables pass security validation.

To view the complete release notes, visit our release notes page.

For product downloads and information about upgrading GFI KerioConnect AI, visit the GFI Upgrade Center.

Hey, did you know KerioConnect® AI Works with Debian Trixie and Windows Server 2025?

Just a reminder that GFI KerioConnect AI supports the following operating system releases, giving you more flexibility in your deployment options.

• Debian Trixie Support: Deploy KerioConnect AI on Debian Trixie for full Linux compatibility and access to the latest Debian features and security updates.
• Windows Server 2025 Support: Leverage Windows Server 2025 with KerioConnect AI, ensuring your email infrastructure benefits from enhanced security and performance improvements.

For product downloads and upgrade information, visit the GFI Upgrade Center.

GFI KerioConnect 10.0.8: Using Placeholders in Server Message Filters

GFI KerioConnect's server message filters can be customized with placeholders from email headers for dynamic automation, like personalized autoresponders or notifications.

Placeholder Syntax:

Use placeholders in filter rules or texts; GFI KerioConnect replaces them with email data.

• $name$: For simple headers (e.g., $From$)
• ${name}: Recommended for all (e.g., ${message-id}); required for hyphenated or non-standard headers. Always prefer this for reliability.

Common Placeholders (Valid in Notifications):

• ${from} → Sender
• ${to} → Recipient
• ${cc} → Carbon Copy
• ${bcc} → Blind Carbon Copy
• ${subject} → Subject
• ${date} → Date
• ${message-id} → Message-ID
• ${content-type} → Content-Type
• ${reply-to} → Reply-To
• ${size} → Message size (not a header)
• ${text} → Body text

Note: Use in text only, not as email addresses.

Example: Personalized Autoresponder

Trigger: Incoming messages to a support address

Subject: Automatic Reply: ${subject}

Body:
Dear ${from},

Thank you for your message about "${subject}" received on ${date}. We will reply within 24 hours.

Best regards,
Support Team

Result: Customizes the reply with the original sender, subject, and date (e.g., "Dear John Doe john@example.com, Thank you for your message about 'Issue Report' received on Wed, 15 May 2024...").

Let's Encrypt Certificate Renewal and Shield Matrix Interaction

Users may experience SSL certificate renewal delays in KerioConnect when KerioControl's Shield Matrix blocks Let's Encrypt endpoints that have been flagged by global threat intelligence.

Workaround:

• Temporary Solution: Disable Shield Matrix in KerioControl during KerioConnect certificate renewal, then re-enable once renewal completes
• Affected Configurations: KerioConnect with KerioControl running Shield Matrix enabled

We're monitoring this behavior to determine whether this represents a change in Let's Encrypt's standard operations. Updates will be provided as the situation develops.

If you need assistance with this workaround, please contact our support team.

GFI KerioConnect 10.0.8p1 Now Available

GFI KerioConnect 10.0.8p1 is now available, delivering an important fix to ensure reliable backup operations for your email and collaboration data.

Bug Fixes:

• Backup Process: Resolved issues with KerioConnect backup process to ensure reliable data protection and backup completion

This maintenance release focuses on backup reliability, ensuring your critical email and collaboration data is properly protected.

To view the complete release notes, visit our release notes page.

GFI KerioConnect 10.0.8 Now Available

GFI KerioConnect 10.0.8 is now available, delivering critical security patches, improved macOS compatibility, and enhanced user experience across webmail and client applications.

Security & Stability:

• XSS Vulnerability Patch: Addressed Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in the web interface for enhanced security protection
• Security Logs: Fixed errors that occurred after clearing security logs for improved system stability
• Let's Encrypt Certificates: Resolved automatic renewal issues preventing missing or duplicate certificates across multiple domains

Compatibility & User Experience:

• macOS Support: Restored attachment preview functionality for macOS 12 and higher
• Firefox Enhancement: Added missing scroll bars in web admin logs area for improved navigation
• Webmail Improvements: Fixed display of EML attachments from Mailstore and resolved Calendar event description editing issues
• Kerio Connect Client: Fixed clipboard functionality for pasting inline images

This release focuses on security hardening and user experience improvements, ensuring smoother operations across all platforms and browsers.

To view the complete release notes, visit our release notes page.

GFI AppManager 1.57 Now Available

GFI AppManager 1.57 introduces passwordless authentication with comprehensive passkey support, revolutionizing secure access management across your organization.

New Features:

• Passkey Registration: Support for modern passwordless authentication through passkey registration
• Passkey Authentication: Full support for passkey-based login, providing enhanced security and user convenience
• Multi-Passkey Management: Users can now register and manage multiple passkeys for flexible access across devices

Security Enhancements:

• Password Expiry: Implemented automatic password expiry and logout policies for enhanced security compliance

This release marks a significant step forward in authentication technology, offering both improved security and user experience through passwordless authentication options.

To view the complete release notes, visit appmanager.gfi.com.

GFI AppManager 1.56 Released

GFI AppManager 1.56 delivers the new Kerio Control Shield Matrix UI along with critical fixes and performance improvements for a smoother management experience.

New Features:

• Kerio Control Shield Matrix UI: New visualization interface for better management and monitoring of Kerio Control deployments

Bug Fixes:

• Auto-Logoff Notifications: Fixed inconsistencies in auto-logoff notification behavior and resolved blank screen issue after re-login
• Account Creation: Fixed new accounts not appearing immediately after creation; no manual refresh required

Performance Improvements:

• Frontend Optimization: Optimized appliance information loading on frontend for improved performance

This release focuses on enhancing the user interface experience and resolving key usability issues reported by administrators.

To view the complete release notes, visit appmanager.gfi.com.

AppManager Agent High CPU Utilization Issue

We have identified a bug in the GFI AppManager Agent that can cause high CPU utilization on KerioControl systems during frequent internet connection drops.

What's Happening:

• Trigger: Unstable internet connections with frequent drops
• Impact: AppManager Agent may consume excessive CPU resources
• Severity: In severe cases, can cause KerioControl to become unresponsive or freeze

Immediate Solution:

You can resolve this issue immediately by temporarily disabling the AppManager Agent:

1. Log into your KerioControl web interface
2. Go to Configuration → Remote Services → GFI AppManager AI
3. Turn off the AppManager Agent
4. Click Apply to save your changes

What Continues Working:

• All firewall protection and security features
• Internet access and network connectivity
• VPN connections
• Content filtering and traffic rules
• Local administration of your KerioControl system

Status: Our engineering team is developing a permanent fix that will be delivered automatically through the AppManager Agent's self-update feature. No manual intervention will be required once the fix is released.

Known Bugs Report

Our development team is actively working to resolve the following known issues. Stay tuned for updates!

GFI KerioConnect

• KerioConnect desktop client may fail on the latest edition of Windows 11 due to missing WMCI module
• CloudAdmin account error when used outside of GFI AppManager
• KerioConnect Client: Copy/Paste functionality for images (Copy Paste von Bildern)

Note: We'll keep you posted as these issues are resolved. Resolved issues will be announced in this newsfeed and in their respective product release notes.

GFI KerioConnect Email Setup in Outlook for macOS

This guide walks you through setting up a GFI KerioConnect account in the macOS version of Outlook using Exchange Web Services (EWS). If two-factor authentication (2FA) is enabled for the account, you'll need to generate an App Password before starting the configuration. Otherwise, you can use the regular account password.

Prerequisites

If 2FA is enabled for the domain, create an App Password:

1. Open your browser and go to the Webmail login page (e.g., https://mail.mailserver.com/webmail/login/).
2. Log in using the account credentials (e.g., sample@mailserver.com).
3. Click the gear icon in the upper-right corner to open Settings.
4. Navigate to Security > App Passwords.
   
5. Click + App Password, then enter a name to identify it (e.g., OutlookPass).
   
6. Copy the generated password. You'll use this in place of your regular password when setting up the account in Outlook.

Add the Account in macOS Outlook

1. Open Outlook.
2. In the top menu bar, go to Outlook > New Outlook and make sure Legacy Outlook is selected (a checkmark indicates it's active).
3. With Legacy Outlook enabled, proceed to add a new account.
4. Use the following configuration:
   • Email: your email address (e.g., sample@mailserver.com)
   • Password: App Password you just created (or regular password)
   • Server: Your mail server address (e.g., https://mail.mailserver.com/ews/exchange.asmx)

Once entered, Outlook should connect successfully and sync the account.

Unlock Hidden Revenue: Sell Eloquens AI to Your GFI KerioConnect Customers

As a GFI AppManager administrator, user, or MSP partner, you're sitting on a goldmine of sales opportunities. Your GFI KerioConnect customers are spending hours each day managing email—time that could be transformed into revenue with Eloquens AI.

The Email Management Reality: Recent surveys show that 42% of professionals handle 100-200 emails daily, with 27% spending over 3 hours per day on email management. That's 4-13 hours weekly just responding to emails.

Why Eloquens AI is Perfect for GFI KerioConnect Users:

• Seamless Integration - Full compatibility with existing GFI KerioConnect infrastructure
• AI-Powered Responses - Generates intelligent, context-aware replies matching communication style
• 70% Time Savings - Reduces email response time dramatically
• Human-in-the-Loop Controls - Choose between AI drafts or full automation
• Multilingual Support - Over 160 languages, perfect for global businesses
• Knowledge-Based Responses - Integrates with websites, Google Drive, and OneDrive

Your GFI AppManager Advantage:

You already have access to the data that identifies high-value prospects. Use GFI AppManager metrics to target customers with:

• 30+ daily emails (100+ weekly)
• High message volumes visible in dashboard analytics
• Service accounts (support@, info@, sales@) handling high volumes
• Multiple domains indicating larger organizations

ROI Calculator Example: A customer processing 1,000 emails weekly with $30/hour staff costs could save 46.7 hours weekly, resulting in $5,600 monthly savings and $67,200 annual ROI after Eloquens AI subscription costs.

Enterprise-Grade Security & Privacy:

• End-to-End Encryption - TLS 1.2+ for all data transmission
• AES-256 Encryption - Industry standard for data at rest
• OAuth 2.0 Authentication - Secure token-based access
• GDPR Compliant - Full European data protection compliance
• No Data Mining - Your data stays private, never used to train models

Implementation Simplicity: Most GFI KerioConnect integrations can be completed in minutes, with immediate benefits visible within hours of deployment.

Transform your existing GFI KerioConnect relationships into new revenue streams. Your customers get powerful email automation, and you get a compelling upsell opportunity backed by concrete data and measurable ROI.

Learn more about Eloquens AI integration →