Tor Browser 10.0.12 and Tails 4.16 Released

The release of the specialized distribution Tails 4.16 (The Amnesic Incognito Live System) has been announced. Tails is based on the Debian package base 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 release is available as a 1.1 GB ISO image that can run in Live mode.

What’s New in Tails 4.16

• Updated to Linux kernel 5.10 (previously 5.9).
• Includes Tor Browser 10.0.12 and Thunderbird 78.7.0.
• Upgraded to the new stable branch Tor 0.4.5.
• During the update process, the default focus has been removed from the Cancel button to prevent accidental cancellation of updates.

Tor Browser 10.0.12 Highlights

At the same time, the new version of Tor Browser 10.0.12 has been released, focusing on anonymity, security, and privacy. This release is synchronized with the Firefox 78.8.0 ESR codebase, which addresses seven security vulnerabilities. The following components have also been updated:

• Tor 0.4.5.6
• NoScript 11.2.2
• OpenSSL 1.1.1j

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