Tails 3.15 and Tor Browser 8.5.4 Released

The specialized Linux distribution Tails 3.15 (The Amnesic Incognito Live System) is now available. Based on Debian, Tails is designed to provide anonymous internet access. Anonymity in Tails is ensured through the Tor network, and by default, all connections except those routed through Tor are blocked by a packet filter. User data persistence between sessions is protected with encryption. The new release is distributed as a 1.1 GB ISO image that can be run in Live mode.

What’s New in Tails 3.15

• Updated Tor Browser to version 8.5.4.
• Updated Thunderbird to version 60.7.2.
• Fixed an issue that caused crashes when restarting Tails on certain computers.
• Resolved a bug in the Unlock VeraCrypt Volumes utility, which previously displayed an error message if a partition could not be closed due to open files.
• Fixed a problem with launching Tails from Heads boot firmware.

Tor Browser 8.5.4: Enhanced Security and Privacy

Alongside the Tails update, a new version of Tor Browser 8.5.4 has been released, focusing on anonymity, security, and privacy. This version transitions to the new Tor 0.4 branch and is synchronized with the Firefox 60.8.0 ESR codebase. The Firefox update addresses 18 vulnerabilities, including 9 critical issues (grouped under CVE-2019-11709) that could potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Other updated components include:

• OpenSSL 1.0.2s
• Torbutton 2.1.12
• HTTPS Everywhere 2019.6.27

Sources and Community

For more information, visit the official Tails and Tor Browser websites. Stay connected with the community through their various channels and partners.