Tails 4.0 is out: tails.boum.org/news/version_4.
Our most important release in years:
- Adds
- Fixes
- Updates OnionShare
- Updates to 10
- Includes tons of performance and usability improvements, especially for non-English speakers
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In Tor Browser 9 and 4.0, *letter boxing* prevents websites from identifying you based on the size of your window.
You can maximize your window again safetly and without this annoying yellow warning :)
Tails 3.0 is out: tails.boum.org/news/version_3 based on 9, brand new startup and shutdown, security improvements in depth, and more.
Tails 3.9 is out: tails.boum.org/news/version_3, you can now add additional software to your Tails, use VeraCrypt volumes, enjoy Firefox Quantum, and more.
Tails 5.7 is out: tails.boum.org/news/version_5
It adds Metadata Cleaner, a new graphical tool to remove metadata from files.
Tails 2.7 is out: tails.boum.org/news/version_2, fix default spell checking language in Icedove, installation from Synaptic + many security fixes
Tails 4.20 is out: tails.boum.org/news/version_4
It includes a complete redesign of how to connect to Tor from Tails and major updates to OnionShare and .
Happy Tails 420! 😜
If a tool is hard to use, it is less secure.
In 2022, made it easier to install Tails and improved many existing features.
Thanks to everybody who supported Tails and made this possible!
tails.boum.org/news/achieveme
We are celebrating 10 years of Tails!
Here are some stories about how it all started and some vintage screenshots:
tails.boum.org/news/celebrati
Thanks to everybody who has been part of this story.
In Tor Browser 9 and 4.0, *letter boxing* prevents websites from identifying you based on the size of your window.
You can maximize your window again safetly and without this annoying yellow warning :)
In Tor Browser 9 and 4.0, *letter boxing* prevents websites from identifying you based on the size of your window.
You can maximize your window again safetly and without this annoying yellow warning :)
Tails 5.8 is out:
tails.boum.org/news/version_5
Our biggest release in years!!!
- New Persistent Storage
- Wayland and better Unsafe Browser
- QR code scanning of Tor bridges
Only made possible by your donations.
Donate now to fund our work in 2023!
tails.boum.org/donate/
We simplified the installation instructions for !
Everything from downloading to configuring is now on 1 page.
- Windows: tails.boum.org/install/windows
- macOS: tails.boum.org/install/mac
- Linux: tails.boum.org/install/linux
Thanks , , and 😘
We simplified the installation instructions for !
Everything from downloading to configuring is now on a single page.
- Windows: tails.boum.org/install/windows
- macOS: tails.boum.org/install/mac
- Linux: tails.boum.org/install/linux
We are especially proud to present you Tails 5.0, the first version of Tails based on Debian 11 (Bullseye).
It brings new versions of a lot of the software included in Tails and new OpenPGP tools.
tails.boum.org/news/version_5
Today we are releasing brand new Home and About pages:
tails.boum.org
tails.boum.org/about/
They explain better what Tails is and why activists, journalists, and domestic violence survivors should use Tails.
Thanks for the awesome illustrations!
Tails 4.3 is out: tails.boum.org/news/version_4
It adds support for the Trezor hardware wallet for cryptocurrencies.
Tails 3.4 is out: tails.boum.org/news/version_3 with the fix for Meltdown and partial mitigation for Spectre, among other security fixes.
Tails 3.6 is out: tails.boum.org/news/version_3, with a screen locker, better additional software persistence feature, Electrum 3.0.6, and more.
⚠️ Tails is safe but not magic ⚠️
Tails is safer than any regular operating system, but it cannot protect you from everything.
Check out our new warnings page to stay even safer, especially if you are at high risk.
tails.boum.org/doc/about/warn
Tails 4.11 is out: tails.boum.org/news/version_4
It adds a new feature of the Persistent Storage to save the settings from the Welcome Screen: language, keyboard, and additional settings.
Tails 3.5 is out: tails.boum.org/news/version_3, new Tor configuration interface, partial Spectre mitigation for AMD, and more.
Tails 4.8 is out: tails.boum.org/news/version_4
It disables the Unsafe Browser by default, adds a beta feature of the Persistent Storage to save the settings from the Welcome Screen, and more.
Tails 4.2 is out: tails.boum.org/news/version_4
It includes important improvements to the automatic upgrade feature.
Tails 4.17 is out: tails.boum.org/news/version_4
It includes reliability improvements to automatic upgrades, fixes some Wi-Fi hardware support, and more.
now includes as password manager.
Thanks for all the work that you're putting into building the best password manager ever! And it's free as in FREEdom.
Tails 3.12~rc1 is out, with a simplified installation method, fixed Intel graphics support, and more. Please help us test it!
tails.boum.org/news/test_3.12
Tails 3.1 is out, with important security fixes: tails.boum.org/news/version_3
You can now tell the world about Tails with these awesome leaflets created by .
In English, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish:
tails.boum.org/contribute/how
now includes as password manager.
Thanks for all the work that you're putting into building the best password manager ever! And it's free as in FREEdom.
Tails 3.8 is out: tails.boum.org/news/version_3, with fixes for some of the EFAIL attacks on OpenPGP, and more.
now includes as password manager.
Thanks for all the work that you're putting into building the best password manager ever! And it's free as in FREEdom.
Tails 3.12 is out: tails.boum.org/news/version_3, with
brand new installation methods for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Installing Tails is faster and easier than ever. If you tried
installing Tails in the past and failed, now is a great time to try
again, especially if you are on macOS.
Tails 3.9~rc1 is out, with VeraCrypt integration in and the new Additional Software Packages feature: tails.boum.org/news/test_3.9-
Test it wildly!
40% of the donations that we receive come from cryptocurrencies. Last year #XMR users supported even more than users (22% vs 16%).
Which crypto community will best support this year?
tails.boum.org/donate/?r=xmr #strongestprotection
Please test wildly the new installation method for Tails:
tails.boum.org/news/test_usb_
It will make it drastically easier to install Tails from macOS and also much easier from Windows and Linux.
We'll release it officially on January 29. This is a beta version for early testers.
Tails 3.11 is out: tails.boum.org/news/version_3, better upgrade notifications, Autocrypt disabled, fixed Thunderbird translations, and more.
Tails 3.9.1 was released last week: tails.boum.org/news/version_3 with fixes for critical security issues.
Tails 3.0.1 is out, with important security fixes: tails.boum.org/news/version_3
Tails will soon support Secure Boot! This will remove a major blocker for less tech-savvy users to adopt Tails :-)
You can already test it: lists.autistici.org/message/201912
We already received 266 donations in #Bitcoin since we started our end-of-year fundraiser. 62% more than last year.
Thanks a lot to all our supporters in the cryptocurrency world!
tails.boum.org/donate/?r=btc #strongestprotection
Tails 5.14 is out:
tails.boum.org/news/version_5
It's a major version with a new backup feature in Tails Installer, automatic upgrade of the Persistent Storage to LUKS2, and captive portal detection.
In June, we worked on the security implications of the Unsafe Browser, created gorgeous leaflets about Tails, and answered questions in a workshop by Honduran activists from :
tails.boum.org/news/report_20
Tails 4.6 is out: tails.boum.org/news/version_4
It updates our list of “Favorites” applications, adds support for Universal 2nd Factor USB security keys, and improves the input method for Japanese.
Tails is a portable operating system that puts the most vulnerable in control of their digital lives.
Donate now to fight surveillance and censorship!
tails.boum.org/donate/?r=pinn
We simplified the installation instructions for !
Everything from downloading to configuring is now on a single page.
- Windows: tails.boum.org/install/windows
- macOS: tails.boum.org/install/mac
- Linux: tails.boum.org/install/linux
Tails 5.9 is out:
tails.boum.org/news/version_5
It solves most of the new issues in Tails 5.8.
Thanks for all your patience and feedback!
Tails 4.5 is out: tails.boum.org/news/version_4
It adds support for Secure Boot and fixes critical vulnerabilities in Tor Browser.
In 2021, we want to improve the Persistent Storage and Tor for censorship circumvention:
tails.boum.org/news/plans_for
To support our work in 2021, take a minute now to donate and fight surveillance and censorship! #strongestprotection
Tails 5.5 is out: tails.boum.org/news/version_5
It updates Thunderbird to 102 with important usability improvements to the OpenPGP feature.
⚠️ Tails is safe but not magic ⚠️
Tails is safer than any regular operating system, but it cannot protect you from everything.
Check out our new warnings page to stay even safer, especially if you are at high risk.
tails.boum.org/doc/about/warn
If a tool is hard to use, it is less secure.
In 2022, made it easier to install Tails and improved many existing features.
Thanks to everybody who supported Tails and made this possible!
tails.boum.org/news/achieveme
Tails 4.7 is out: tails.boum.org/news/version_4
It includes a few security fixes and robustness improvements.
In 2020, we will work on supporting Secure Boot, improving upgrades, and making
our website more engaging.
Donate now to fund more improvements in 2020:
tails.boum.org/news/plans_for
In 2020, we will work on supporting Secure Boot, improving upgrades, and making our website more engaging.
Donate now to fund more improvements in 2020:
tails.boum.org/news/plans_for
Have your cake and eat it too! We are proud to present one of the world's first reproducible ISO images of a Linux operating system. tails.boum.org/news/reproduci
Tails 3.14.1 is out: tails.boum.org/news/version_3 with a fix to a critical security vulnerability in Tor Browser (arbitrary code execution)
We heard that people in #HongKongProtests against #ExtraditionBill use for their safety. We want to hear your story so we can build a better Tails for all freedom fighters around the world.
Please write us at tails@boum.org, stay safe, and keep struggling!
Because our users want to stay under the radar even when donating to
, you have 2 ways of donating anonymously:
- #Monero (#XMR)
- Good old CASH in envelopes
tails.boum.org/donate/
Tails 4.15.1 is out: tails.boum.org/news/version_4
It fixes a serious security vulnerability that we learned about just after releasing Tails 4.15. Sorry for the inconvenience!
Last year, donations from passionate individuals like you represented 76% of
our funding and our best guarantee of independence.
THANK YOU!
tails.boum.org/donate/
Tails 4.5~rc1 is out: tails.boum.org/news/test_4.5-
This release candidate should start on computers in UEFI mode and with Secure Boot enabled.
Tails 4.9 is out: tails.boum.org/news/version_4
It fixes the problems in the Welcome Screen introduced in 4.8 and adds newer firmware for Wi-Fi interfaces and graphics cards.
Tails 3.10.1 is out: tails.boum.org/news/version_3, with improvements to the VeraCrypt support, Additional Software, Tails Installer, and more.
Because our users want to stay under the radar even when donating to , you have 2 ways of donating anonymously:
- #Monero (#XMR)
- Good old CASH in envelopes
tails.boum.org/donate/
In March, in addition to two new Tails releases, we worked on the upcoming VeraCrypt support, web translation platform, Additional Software feature and more: tails.boum.org/news/report_20
The Shift + Restart shortcut on Windows 10 makes it MUUUCH easier to start on PC.
No need to tweak the BIOS or use a Boot Menu key anymore:
tails.boum.org/doc/first_step
The Shift + Restart shortcut on Windows 10 makes it MUUUCH easier to start on PC.
No need to tweak the BIOS or use a Boot Menu key anymore:
tails.boum.org/doc/first_step
Tails 3.16 is out: tails.boum.org/news/version_3, with a Linux update to mitigate the Spectre variant SWAPGS and some firmware packages updates for better hardware support.
Tails 5.12 is out:
tails.boum.org/news/version_5
- You can now delete the data of a feature of the Persistent Storage after you turn it off.
- We added a diceware suggestion when creating the Persistent Storage.
Sometimes, Wi-Fi doesn't work in Tails because of hardware manufacturers, especially Apple, being unfriendly with Linux.
But you can share the Wi-Fi or mobile data connection of your phone using a USB cable:
tails.boum.org/doc/anonymous_
Tails 3.13.2 is out to reactivate NoScript and all our JavaScript protections after the add-ons incident in Firefox: tails.boum.org/news/version_3
Tails 4.4.1 is out: tails.boum.org/news/version_4
It fixes security vulnerabilities in Tor Browser and Tor.
Tails 3.3 is out: tails.boum.org/news/version_3, with fixes to Tails Installer, better accessibility, updated Tor, and more.
Tails 4.10 is out: tails.boum.org/news/version_4
It fixes the support for USB Wi-Fi adapters with Atheros AR9271 hardware and the USB tethering from iPhone.
Tails 5.16.1 is out: tails.net/news/version_5
It fixed critical security vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel: Downfall on Intel and Inception on AMD.
Did you know?
You can add more software to your Tails, since September 2018 (Tails 3.9).
They are stored in your Persistence and reinstalled automatically every time you start Tails.
tails.boum.org/doc/first_step
Sometimes, Wi-Fi doesn't work in Tails because of hardware manufacturers, especially Apple, being unfriendly with Linux.
But you can share the Wi-Fi or mobile data connection of your phone using a USB cable:
tails.boum.org/doc/anonymous_
