Tails 3.10.1 and Tor Browser 8.0.3 Released
The latest release of the specialized distribution Tails 3.10.1 (The Amnesic Incognito Live System) is now available. Tails is based on Debian packages and is designed to provide anonymous internet access. Anonymity in Tails is achieved through the Tor network. By default, all connections except those routed through Tor are blocked by a packet filter. User data persistence between sessions is protected with encryption.
An ISO image is available for download, sized at 1.2 GB, and can be run in Live mode.
What’s New in Tails 3.10.1
- When unlocking encrypted VeraCrypt volumes, the PIM option is now hidden. Support for PIM will be added in Tails 4.0.
- The installation confirmation dialog now includes familiar Install, Upgrade, and Cancel buttons.
- The Linux kernel has been updated to version 4.18.
- New versions of Tor Browser 8.0.3 and Thunderbird 60.2.1 are included.
- Security settings for the
sudoutility have been further strengthened.
Tor Browser 8.0.3 Highlights
Alongside the Tails update, a new version of the specialized Tor Browser 8.0.3 has been released, focusing on anonymity, security, and privacy. This release is synchronized with Firefox 60.3.0 ESR, which addresses 19 critical vulnerabilities (grouped under CVE-2018-12390).
- Updated built-in extensions: Torbutton 2.0.8, HTTPS Everywhere 2018.9.19, and NoScript 10.1.9.9.
- On Linux, the issue with the vertical scroll bar when built with GTK3+ has been resolved.
- Compatibility with CentOS/RHEL 6 has been restored.