Tails 5.17 Linux Distribution Released

The specialized Linux distribution Tails 5.17 (The Amnesic Incognito Live System) has been released. Tails is based on Debian 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 feature, allowing data to be saved securely between sessions.

The new release is available as a 1.2 GB ISO image that can be run in Live mode.

Main Updates in Tails 5.17

• Tor Browser has been updated to version 12.5.3, which is synchronized with the Firefox 102.15.0 ESR codebase. This update addresses 10 security vulnerabilities.
• The Thunderbird email client has been updated to version 102.15.0.
• The Tails Installer has been renamed to Tails Cloner.
• Support for more printer drivers has been added, and all detected printers are now automatically activated.
• Issues related to unlocking persistent storage have been resolved.

For more information, visit the official Tails website.