v2.2.4 is a quick follow-up to 2.2.3 that fixes several critical issues. All 2.2.3 users should upgrade. It is a drop-in upgrade: your profiles, keys and settings carry over unchanged.
Critical fixes
- Symmetric (password-only) encryption was disabled for files. (#276)
- Encrypted email reached only the first recipient. In the Email module, Encrypt and Sign used only the first selected key, so other recipients could not read the message.
- Certifying could use the wrong key. Your default key was used instead of the one you chose.
- The main window could freeze when GnuPG stopped responding.
- The update check could run before you agreed to it.
- Fixed a crash, and GnuPG failing to start in temporary profiles on macOS.
What's new
- New key generation wizard, with simple choices (Modern, Compatibility or Hybrid post-quantum), an Expert Mode, and one-click Quick Generate.
- Guided wizards for creating and exporting profiles and for exporting and importing key packages. You can pick which keys to import from a package.
- Key database recycle bin. Removed key databases can be restored from Settings.
- HTML mail preview in the Email module (Windows, macOS and Flatpak), safe by default: no scripts, no remote content, and links open only after you confirm.
- Easier email account setup. A wizard finds your mail servers from your address and tests the connection.
- Redesigned certify dialog.
Other fixes
- When signing files with a key that has more than one signing subkey, you can choose which one to use. (#281)
- Key categories and the default key database are kept when exporting and importing profiles. (#277, [#278])
- The OpenPGP Structure Inspector recognizes post-quantum algorithms. (#279)
- Profile files are now readable by you only.
- Key Management opens much faster with many keys.
[!NOTE] Packagers: unit tests are now opt-in, so building no longer needs GoogleTest (#280), and
GPGFRONTEND_BUILD_MODE/GPGFRONTEND_BUILD_FLAVORreplace the old stable, portable and sandbox build options.
Full Changelog: https://github.com/saturneric/GpgFrontend/compare/v2.2.3...v2.2.4
