Tails 3.13 and Tor Browser 8.0.7 Released: Key Updates and Features

By Riley ThompsonTechnology News

Tails 3.13 and Tor Browser 8.0.7 Released

The latest release of the specialized distribution Tails 3.13 (The Amnesic Incognito Live System) is now available. Tails is based on Debian and is designed to provide anonymous internet access. Anonymity in Tails is ensured through 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. The new ISO image, sized at 1.2 GB, is ready for download and can be run in Live mode.

What’s New in Tails 3.13

  • Settings backups are now automatically saved to persistent storage every time changes are made.
  • Updated application versions:
    • Tor Browser 8.0.7
    • Thunderbird 65.1.0
    • Tor 0.3.5.8
    • Linux kernel 4.19.28
  • Intel microcode updated to version 3.20180807a.2, which includes additional fixes for new variants of the Spectre, Meltdown, and L1TF vulnerabilities.

Tor Browser 8.0.7 Highlights

Alongside the Tails update, a new version of the specialized Tor Browser 8.0.7 has been released, focusing on anonymity, security, and privacy. This release is synchronized with Firefox 60.6.0 ESR, which addresses 13 critical vulnerabilities (CVE-2019-9792, CVE-2019-9791, CVE-2019-9790, and 10 grouped under CVE-2019-9788).

  • Tor components updated to version 0.3.5.8.
  • Improved compatibility with the NoScript extension by passing information about running in the Tor Browser context.
  • Updated built-in Torbutton extension to version 2.0.11.

For more information, visit the official source or follow related channels for updates.

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