Tails 6.1 Linux Distribution Released: Key Updates and Features

By Jasper MonroeLinux Commands

Tails 6.1 Linux Distribution Released

The specialized Linux distribution Tails 6.1 (The Amnesic Incognito Live System) has been released. Tails is based on the Debian 12 package base, comes with the GNOME 43 desktop environment, and is designed for anonymous internet access. Anonymity in Tails is provided by the Tor system. By default, all connections except those routed through the Tor network are blocked by a packet filter. User data is encrypted when using the persistent storage mode, allowing data to be saved securely between sessions.

Main Features and Updates in Tails 6.1

  • An ISO image is available for download, capable of running in Live mode, with a size of 1 GB.
  • Updated versions of key applications:
    • Tor Browser 13.0.13 (based on Firefox 115.9.1)
    • Thunderbird 115.9
  • Added a new version of Intel CPU microcode with changes necessary to block the RFDS vulnerability.
  • The persistent storage configurator now displays all enabled additional features.

Additional Information

For more details and to download the latest Tails release, visit the official Tails website.

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