Tor Browser 10.5.4 and Tails 4.21 Released: Key Updates and Features

Tor Browser 10.5.4 and Tails 4.21 Released

The release of the specialized distribution Tails 4.21 (The Amnesic Incognito Live System) has been announced. Tails is based on Debian packages and is designed to provide anonymous internet access. Anonymity in Tails is ensured through the Tor network. By default, all connections except those routed through Tor 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 GB, is available for download and can be run in Live mode.

What’s New in Tails 4.21

  • Updated to Tor Browser 10.5.4 and Thunderbird 78.12.
  • Fixed an issue in the installer where persistent data could be deleted if the “Cancel” button was selected during a manual update of the distribution.

Tor Browser 10.5.4 Highlights

At the same time, a new version of Tor Browser 10.5.4 has been released, focusing on anonymity, security, and privacy. This release is synchronized with the Firefox 78.13.0 ESR codebase, which addresses 10 security vulnerabilities. The NoScript extension has also been updated to version 11.2.11. Please note that the Tor Browser update for Android was not prepared for this release.

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