OWL 1.8.9 focuses on three main goals:
Expanding investigative coverage in international workflows
Making core intel and case views easier to read and work in
Improving onboarding security and overall interface stability
What’s New
International BP – Social Media Option
International BP (Intl-bp) workflows now support social media as an additional data source:
Expanded coverage:
Users can include social media as part of international checks, adding another signal where traditional sources may be limited.Fewer manual lookups:
Investigators can rely more on OWL for social profiling instead of switching to external tools and sites.
Improvements
Intel Data Source Page Layout
The OWL Intel data source page has been reorganized for clarity and efficiency:
Clearer source listing:
Data sources are presented in a more structured layout, making it easier to see what is available and enabled.Streamlined configuration:
Controls for enabling, disabling, and adjusting sources are easier to find and use, particularly when working with many sources.
Case Panel & IPA User Interface Updates
Core investigation views have been refined to reduce friction:
Case panel alignment fixes:
Key fields, panels, and controls are more consistently aligned, improving readability for case details and results.IPA view refinements:
Visual inconsistencies and display issues in IPA-related screens have been corrected so information is easier to scan and compare.
Authentication & Onboarding Security
We have strengthened how new accounts are initialized and protected:
Primary MFA for new accounts:
Newly onboarded accounts now receive the intended primary Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) configuration by default, reducing setup errors and ensuring that accounts start with the correct security posture.
UI Stability & Regression Fixes
A significant portion of 1.8.9 is dedicated to cleaning up regressions and inconsistencies:
Resolved UI regressions in Intel views:
Multiple regression items affecting OWL Intel UI components have been addressed, including intermittent layout glitches and inconsistent behavior in specific workflows.Smoother workflows in case and IPA areas:
Grouped fixes remove small but disruptive issues in case panels, IPA interactions, and related screens, resulting in more predictable navigation and interaction patterns.
General Quality and Consistency
Across the affected areas, this release aims to reduce distractions and edge-case failures:
More consistent presentation of information:
Users should see fewer unexpected shifts in layout or behavior when moving between related views.Reduced interruptions to investigation tasks:
Fixes to minor defects and regressions decrease the need to repeat actions or work around UI issues, especially in high-volume investigative work.