RELEASE NOTES

What’s new in Babel.

Changes to the engine, licensing tools and Desktop workspace, from the product release notes.

Released November 22, 2023

Version 10.4.0.0

Babel Obfuscator

Enhancements

  • .NET 8.0 Support: Embrace the future with added support for .NET 8.0 and .NET 8.0 SDK, aligning your obfuscation needs with the latest .NET advancements.
  • Enhanced MAUI Support: With improved support for MAUI applications, experience smoother integration and heightened protection for your multi-platform apps.

Changes

  • In our pursuit of optimization, we've removed babel build tools for .netcoreapp3.1, focusing our resources on the most current and efficient technologies.

Bug Fixes

  • Fix: Critical issue where Babel could crash with ArgumentNullException during control flow obfuscation, particularly when the values algorithm is enabled. This fix enhances the stability and reliability of our obfuscation process.

Babel Licensing

Enhancements

  • .NET 8.0 Compatibility: The Babel Licensing Service is now fully compatible with .NET 8.0, ensuring seamless integration with the latest .NET framework.
  • Brute Force Protection: We've introduced brute force protection to the Babel Licensing Service, significantly enhancing security against unauthorized access attempts.
  • IP Address Filtering: Customize access control with the new IP address filtering feature, giving you more control over who can access your licensing server.
  • Server Start-up Flexibility: With the new option to disable database migration when the server starts, you have more control over your server's initialization process, ensuring a smoother start-up experience.