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Release notes: Updates to Potential False Activity Alarms

ActivTrak Product Team

ActivTrak Product Team

 

Overview

We're excited to announce major improvements to ActivTrak's false activity detection capabilities. This release enhances our ability to detect and respond to activity simulation attempts while providing administrators with clearer, more actionable information.

Key Changes

  • Split the existing Potential False Activity (PFA) alarm into three distinct alarms
  • Enhanced notification clarity and detail
  • Improved platform-specific capabilities
  • Added user identification features

New Default Alarms

1. Input Simulation Software Detection

  • Detects known software used to simulate user activity
  • Available for both Windows and macOS
  • Once-daily notifications per user
  • Default state: off

2. Repetitive Activity Detection

  • Identifies artificial input patterns
  • Automatically switches detected activity to Passive state
  • Windows platform only
  • Includes context about:
    • Pattern duration
    • Possible causes
    • Activity details when triggered
  • Default state: off

3. High Duration Activity

  • Flags single-screen activities exceeding 45 minutes
  • Available on all platforms
  • Helps catch lesser-known hardware and software-based simulation tools
  • Default state: off

Migration Details

Existing Customers

  • The current "Potential False Activity" alarm will:
    • Remain if modified/enabled by customer
    • Be removed if unmodified/disabled
  • All three new default alarms will be added automatically
  • No action is required from customers

New Customers

  • Will receive all three new default alarms
  • Alarms disabled by default
  • Requires admin configuration to enable

Compatibility

  • New alarms compatible with all agent versions
  • Full features require:
    • Windows: Agent 8.5.1 or higher
    • macOS: Agent 8.6 or higher
  • Screen captures require Screen Details add-on

Best Practices

  • Enable all three alarms for comprehensive coverage
  • Configure email/MS Teams notifications for timely alerts
  • Enable screenshots where available
  • Investigate alerts before taking action

Documentation Updates

Updated KB articles:

For more information, please visit our Help Center or contact ActivTrak Support

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