Neowin News Feed for: Tails

Tails 7.3.1 releases with key security updates for Tor and Thunderbird

Paul Hill — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 06:04:01 +0000

The privacy-focused Tails OS has released version 7.3.1 to patch a security vulnerability found in the earlier 7.3 version. It updates key software like Tor and Thunderbird. Read more...

Tails 7.2 released with upgraded Linux kernel, Tor Browser, and more

David Uzondu — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:24:01 +0000

The Amnesic Incognito Live System (Tails) has received its 7.2 update, bringing several changes, including Linux kernel 6.12.57 and Tor Browser 15.0.1. Read more...

Tails Linux introduces reforms in security audit postmortem to make you safer

Paul Hill — Sat, 17 May 2025 14:16:01 +0000

The privacy-focused Linux distribution, Tails OS, has just had a security audit postmortem in which it has introduced cultural and technical changes to reduce new bug incidences. Read more...

Tails 6.15 out now with Tor Browser 14.5.1, Linux 6.1.135, and removed drivers

Paul Hill — Thu, 01 May 2025 14:40:01 +0000

Tails 6.15 is out now with an updated Tor Browser and Linux kernel. It also removes support for some older wireless chips. Read more...

Good news for Tails users, you can now save files in Tor Browser anywhere

Paul Hill — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 12:06:02 +0000

Tails 6.14.1 refines the Tor Browser's confinement, allowing it to safely access folders across your home folder and persistent storage, instead of just the Downloads folder. Read more...

Tails 6.11 out now with more protection against partitioning errors that can wipe data

Paul Hill — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 16:16:01 +0000

Tails 6.11 has just been released with a new feature that warns you about partitioning errors. This is an early warning system against potential persistent storage data loss. Read more...

Tails 5.12, a privacy-oriented operating system, comes with improved persistent storage

Paul Hill — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 20:20:02 +0000

Tails 5.12 is now available. It comes with several improvements for the persistent storage feature such as secure password generation and a new delete data option after disabling the feature. Read more...

Tails 5.9 arrives with an apology from the developers

Paul Hill — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 20:18:01 +0000

Tails 5.9 has been released bringing a lot of fixes and workarounds to address issues introduced in the last version. The developers apologized for the impact issues had on Tails users. Read more...

Tails 5.8 now available with much improved Persistent Storage

Paul Hill — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 17:34:01 +0000

The Tails Project has released Tails 5.8, one of the biggest Tails updates ever. It includes a better Persistent Storage tool that eliminates restarts and Wayland has become the display server. Read more...

Tails 5.5 issued but includes worrying Linux kernel bug

Paul Hill — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 12:04:01 +0000

The Tails project has released Tails 5.5. Users on Tails 5.0 or later can do an automatic upgrade by connecting to Wi-Fi and accepting the update. Unfortunately, this update includes a new kernel bug. Read more...

Tails 5.1 arrives with a fix for a serious JavaScript security vulnerability

Paul Hill — Sat, 04 Jun 2022 21:44:01 +0000

Tails 5.1 has been released today containing an updated Tor Browser that fixes a JavaScript vulnerability. This update also includes improvements to the Tor Connection assistant among other things. Read more...

Tails 4.20 arrives with Tor Connection assistant but you still have to build bridges

Paul Hill — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 22:48:01 +0000

Tails 4.20 has landed with a new Tor Connection assistant making it easier to get connected to Tor using a bridge. It also includes a major update to OnionShare which lets you host onion websites. Read more...

Tails 4.19 is here but in-built Tor Bridges pushed back

Paul Hill — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 18:00:01 +0000

The Tails project has released Tails 4.19. Unfortunately, in-built Tor Bridges that were being tested were not included but should be released with Tails 4.20 which is due in mid-July. Read more...

Tails 4.18 released, users urged to upgrade now

Paul Hill — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:16:01 +0000

Tails 4.18 has been released and users on older versions have been told to upgrade as soon as possible. This update includes several changes and comes with important security patches. Read more...

Tails 4.17 launched with improved upgrade process

Paul Hill — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 23:08:01 +0000

Tails 4.17 has been made available to the public. It includes several changes that make upgrading to a new version less problematic. It also features important updates for the Tor Browser. Read more...

Tails OS 4.15 released with updated Tor Browser

Paul Hill — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 18:12:01 +0000

Tails OS 4.15 has just been released bringing very important security updates for the Tor Browser. It also adds support for more hardware with the inclusion of the newer Linux 5.9.15 kernel. Read more...

Tails devs report low numbers of download verifications

Paul Hill — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 13:48:01 +0000

The Tails project has integrated the ISO verification process into its website, replacing a browser extension. It has hopes that this will increase the number of ISO verifications, boosting security. Read more...

Tails 4.5 launches with support for Secure Boot machines

Paul Hill — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 21:22:01 +0000

The Tails project has released Tails 4.5. This new version patches two actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities in the Tor Browser and brings support for booting on Secure Boot-enabled computers. Read more...

Tails 4.4 has been released with new Tor Browser version

Paul Hill — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 12:46:01 +0000

Tails OS 4.4 has just been released. It fixes several security issues and it's advised that users upgrade immediately. Just boot Tails and connect to the net, you should be notified about the update. Read more...

Tails OS is now based on Debian 10 and ships major Tor Browser update

Paul Hill — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 07:18:01 +0000

Tails 4.0 has just been released and is the first to be based on Debian 10. It brings the brand new Tor Browser 9.0 and runs the Linux 5.3.2 kernel which enables support for more hardware. Read more...

Tails 3.9 comes with Tor Browser 8.0 but connecting to bridges still needs work

Paul Hill — Thu, 06 Sep 2018 15:41:46 +0000

Tails 3.9 has been released to coincide with the release of Tor Browser 8.0. The security-focused operating system brings several changes which make it more friendly to use, and more useful. Read more...

Tails 3.6 released with new features and upgraded software

Paul Hill — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 20:10:01 +0000

The anonymity operating system, Tails, has been bumped to version 3.6. The new release brings a new lock screen and a PDF metadata stripper. Popular packages have also been updated to newer versions. Read more...

Tails 3.5 released with Spectre-proof Linux kernel

Paul Hill — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 17:54:01 +0000

The Linux distribution, Tails, which focuses on privacy, has been bumped to version 3.5. The update brings Tor Browser 7.5 and a new Linux kernel which mitigates more fully against Spectre. Read more...

Tails 3.4 released fixing Meltdown vulnerability

Paul Hill — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 01:10:01 +0000

The Tails operating system has been upgraded to version 3.4. It's quite important that users upgrade to this release as it fixes Meltdown and partially fixes the Spectre vulnerability. Read more...

Tails 3.2 released with several changes and Linux 4.12

Paul Hill — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 22:46:01 +0000

The team behind the privacy-oriented Linux distribution, Tails, has released a new update. Tails 3.2 comes with Linux Kernel 4.12.12 which supports NVIDIA Maxwell graphics cards and other hardware. Read more...

Tails 3.2 release candidate has been released for testing

Paul Hill — Mon, 18 Sep 2017 10:32:01 +0000

The Tails 3.2 release candidate has been released with the update bringing support for more hardware and a few new changes to the Tails Installer. The BlueBorne malware issue has also been addressed. Read more...

Tails 3.1 has been released but you'll need to do a manual upgrade

Paul Hill — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 18:16:01 +0000

The team behind the anonymity operating system, Tails, released a new update for users to take advantage of. Unfortunately, automatic upgrades from Tails 3.0.1 have been disabled. Read more...

New Tails 3.0 is based on Debian 9

Paul Hill — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 16:52:01 +0000

Tail 3.0 has been released. It is the first version of the privacy OS to be based on the upcoming Debian 9. Tails 3.0 brings a new greeter, the culmination of three years work and updated software. Read more...

Next major Tails release will require a 64-bit processor

Paul Hill — Sat, 04 Feb 2017 02:28:02 +0000

The maintainers of the privacy-oriented OS, Tails, have announced that with the release of Tails 3.0, computers with 32-bit processors will no longer be supported. Tails 3.0 is due June 13, 2017. Read more...

Mozilla patches zero-day Firefox bug which exposes Tor users

Paul Hill — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 07:40:01 +0000

Mozilla has updated its Firefox browser to fix a bug that exposes Tor users. The bug so far has only been leveraged against Windows users but technically affects users running OS X or Linux too. Read more...

Tails 2.0 OS release candidate available; project seeks testers to help kill remaining bugs

Paul Hill — Wed, 13 Jan 2016 16:54:01 +0000

Tails 2.0-rc1 has been released with about two weeks to go before the final release is made available for download. Tails 2.0 brings many new features including a new core - Debian 8. Read more...

Sonic the Hedgehog heads for Hollywood with new movie

Andy Weir — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 16:01:59 +0000

Sonic the Hedgehog is heading to the big screen to battle the evil Dr Eggman in a new movie from Sony and producer Neal Moritz that will combine both computer animation and live action. Read more...