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Tails is a liberating, FOSS operating system. We help people assert control over their digital lives. Tails runs on your donations:

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@Tails_live
Tails
5 years
Tails 4.0 is out: . Our most important release in years: - Adds @KeePassXC - Fixes @ElectrumWallet - Updates OnionShare @micahflee - Updates to @Debian 10 - Includes tons of performance and usability improvements, especially for non-English speakers
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Tails
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Help fund Tails. We make digital security usable since 2009. Your donation will be matched: #fundprivacy2018
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4 years
In Tor Browser 9 and @Tails_live 4.0, *letter boxing* prevents websites from identifying you based on the size of your window. You can maximize your window again safetly and without this annoying yellow warning :)
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7 years
Tails 3.0 is out: based on @Debian 9, brand new startup and shutdown, security improvements in depth, and more.
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Tails
6 years
Tails 3.9 is out: , you can now add additional software to your Tails, use VeraCrypt volumes, enjoy Firefox Quantum, and more.
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Tails
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Tails 5.7 is out: It adds Metadata Cleaner, a new graphical tool to remove metadata from files.
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Tails
11 months
🔏Thanks to your support last year, Tails has been used over 7.5 million times this year by people wanting a secure, private, and surveillance-free online experience. You can continue giving the gift of privacy, by making a donation to Tails today.
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Tails 6.2 is out: It includes 21 new languages, fixes Wi-Fi on some hardware, and patches some security vulnerabilities.
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Tails
2 years
If a tool is hard to use, it is less secure. In 2022, made it easier to install Tails and improved many existing features. Thanks to everybody who supported Tails and made this possible!
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Tails
3 years
Tails 4.20 is out: It includes a complete redesign of how to connect to Tor from Tails and major updates to OnionShare and @KeePassXC . Happy Tails 420! 😜
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Tails 6.6 is out: It includes updated firmware to work on newer hardware, fixes several robustness issues on the Persistent Storage, and more.
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Tails
8 years
Tails 2.7 is out: , fix default spell checking language in Icedove, installation from Synaptic + many security fixes
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Tails
5 years
We are celebrating 10 years of Tails! Here are some stories about how it all started and some vintage screenshots: Thanks to everybody who has been part of this story. @accessnow @debian @doctorow @micahflee @mozilla @schneierblog @snowden @torproject
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Tails
2 years
Tails 5.8 is out: Our biggest release in years!!! - New Persistent Storage - Wayland and better Unsafe Browser - QR code scanning of Tor bridges Only made possible by your donations. Donate now to fund our work in 2023!
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Tails
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Tails 6.1 is out: It fixes many problems and security vulnerabilities.
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Tails 6.4 is out: It strengths all cryptography, fixes issues when unlocking the Persistent Storage, and more.
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Tails
3 years
We simplified the installation instructions for @Tails_live ! Everything from downloading to configuring is now on 1 page. - Windows: - macOS: - Linux: Thanks @Lili_Anaz , @hebzoar , and @caracol_urbano 😘
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Tails
5 years
In Tor Browser 9 and @Tails_live 4.0, *letter boxing* prevents websites from identifying you based on the size of your window. You can maximize your window again safetly and without this annoying yellow warning :)
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Tails
5 years
In Tor Browser 9 and @Tails_live 4.0, *letter boxing* prevents websites from identifying you based on the size of your window. You can maximize your window again safetly and without this annoying yellow warning :)
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2 years
We simplified the installation instructions for @Tails_live ! Everything from downloading to configuring is now on a single page. - Windows: - macOS: - Linux:
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Tails
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Tails 6.7 is out: It includes a major update of OnionShare. If you get an SBAT error when restarting on another Linux system, try disabling Secure Boot in your UEFI settings.
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Tails
7 months
Tails 6.0 is out: Tails 6.0 is the first version of Tails based on Debian 12 (Bookworm) and GNOME 43, and it brings new versions of most of the software included in Tails as well as several important security and usability improvements.
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Tails
2 years
We are especially proud to present you Tails 5.0, the first version of Tails based on Debian 11 (Bullseye). It brings new versions of a lot of the software included in Tails and new OpenPGP tools.
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Tails
7 years
Tails 3.2 is out:
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5 years
Tails 4.3 is out: It adds support for the Trezor hardware wallet for cryptocurrencies.
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Tails
11 months
For over 10 years now, Tails has been used by activists, investigative journalists and whistleblowers like @Snowden to collaborate on high-risk projects. ✊ Your donations have made this possible! ⛽️ Contribute today, for our success in 2024 and beyond:
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Edward Snowden
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In 2013, when a small team of journalists and I went head to head against @NSAGov to reveal the secret system of global mass surveillance, we used @Tails_Live to communicate—to reduce the risk of basic but deadly mistakes. The NSA only learned of our plan when it hit the news.
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Tails
4 years
Today we are releasing brand new Home and About pages: They explain better what Tails is and why activists, journalists, and domestic violence survivors should use Tails. Thanks @anhdres for the awesome illustrations!
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Tails
6 years
Tails 3.13.1 is out:
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Tails
3 years
⚠️ Tails is safe but not magic ⚠️ Tails is safer than any regular operating system, but it cannot protect you from everything. Check out our new warnings page to stay even safer, especially if you are at high risk.
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Tails
7 years
Tails 3.6 is out: , with a screen locker, better additional software persistence feature, Electrum 3.0.6, and more.
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7 years
Tails 3.4 is out: with the fix for Meltdown and partial mitigation for Spectre, among other security fixes.
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Tails
4 years
Tails 4.11 is out: It adds a new feature of the Persistent Storage to save the settings from the Welcome Screen: language, keyboard, and additional settings.
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Tails
7 years
Tails 3.5 is out: , new Tor configuration interface, partial Spectre mitigation for AMD, and more.
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6 years
Tails 3.7.1 is out:
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Tails
9 months
Happy 2024, Tails-y folks! ✨ Thank you for your incredible support last year! However, we're still 30% away from our target donations 🎯 So, we're extending the donation campaign by 2 weeks 🎁Join us in shaping the future of Tails! Donate now:
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Tails
9 months
🎅This Christmas, you can be our secret santa! we offer 2 anonymous donation options: 🕵️‍♂️ #Monero ( #XMR ): the private and untraceable cryptocurrency 🕵️‍♂️ Good old cash in envelopes: keep it classic, keep it confidential 🛡️
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Tails
11 months
The Proton community's generosity has been instrumental in supporting our mission. For 2024, we have exciting plans for making Tails more secure, usable, and feature-rich! More on this soon. 📢Consider nominating Tails. Our plans count on you! Nominations close on 13 November.
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Proton
11 months
Who should we support this year with the 6th Proton Lifetime Charity Fundraiser? This year, we aim to raise more money than ever before to help organizations whose values align with ours. Nominations are open until November 13. 👉
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Tails
4 years
Tails 4.17 is out: It includes reliability improvements to automatic upgrades, fixes some Wi-Fi hardware support, and more.
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Tails
10 months
Tails 5.20 is out: It fixes a browser fingerprinting issue and improves the WhisperBack error reporting tool.
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Tails
4 years
Tails 4.8 is out: It disables the Unsafe Browser by default, adds a beta feature of the Persistent Storage to save the settings from the Welcome Screen, and more.
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Tails
5 years
Tails 4.2 is out: It includes important improvements to the automatic upgrade feature.
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Tails
5 years
@Tails_live now includes @KeePassXC as password manager. Thanks @KeePassXC for all the work that you're putting into building the best password manager ever! And it's free as in FREEdom.
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Tails
6 years
Tails 3.12~rc1 is out, with a simplified installation method, fixed Intel graphics support, and more. Please help us test it!
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Tails
5 years
@Tails_live now includes @KeePassXC as password manager. Thanks @KeePassXC for all the work that you're putting into building the best password manager ever! And it's free as in FREEdom.
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@Tails_live
Tails
8 months
Tails 5.22 is out: It makes it easier to save files from Tor Browser, tries to repair broken Persistent Storage, and more.
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Tails
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Tails 5.17.1 is out: It fixes a critical vulnerability in Tor Browser.
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Tails
4 years
Tails now supports Secure Boot, since April 7 (Tails 4.5).
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Tails
4 years
You can now tell the world about Tails with these awesome leaflets created by @dileodile . In English, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish:
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Tails
4 years
40% of the donations that we receive come from cryptocurrencies. Last year @Monero #XMR users supported @Tails_live even more than @Bitcoin users (22% vs 16%). Which crypto community will best support @Tails_live this year? #strongestprotection
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Tails
11 months
Tails 5.19.1 is out: It fixes an important security vulnerability in Tor. All OnionShare users should upgrade immediately!
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Tails
1 year
Tails 5.14 is out: It's a major version with a new backup feature in Tails Installer, automatic upgrade of the Persistent Storage to LUKS2, and captive portal detection.
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Tails
4 years
Tails now supports Secure Boot, since April 7 (Tails 4.5).
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Tails
4 years
@Tails_live now includes @KeePassXC as password manager. Thanks @KeePassXC for all the work that you're putting into building the best password manager ever! And it's free as in FREEdom.
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Tails
7 years
Tails 3.1 is out, with important security fixes:
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Tails
5 years
Thanks to @PrivCoin_Pete for their generous support of @Tails_live !
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Tails
4 years
Tails now supports Secure Boot, since April 7 (Tails 4.5).
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Tails
6 years
Tails 3.12 is out: , with brand new installation methods for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Installing Tails is faster and easier than ever. If you tried installing Tails in the past and failed, now is a great time to try again, especially if you are on macOS.
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Tails
9 years
Tails 2.0 is out:
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Tails
6 years
Tails 3.11 is out: , better upgrade notifications, Autocrypt disabled, fixed Thunderbird translations, and more.
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Tails
6 years
Tails 3.8 is out: , with fixes for some of the EFAIL attacks on OpenPGP, and more.
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Tails
6 years
Please test wildly the new installation method for Tails: It will make it drastically easier to install Tails from macOS and also much easier from Windows and Linux. We'll release it officially on January 29. This is a beta version for early testers.
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Tails
9 months
Tails 5.21 is out: It fixes issues with uBlock, the Persistent Storage, and the backup feature of Tails Cloner.
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Tails
6 years
Tails 3.7 is out:
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Tails 3.9.1 was released last week: with fixes for critical security issues.
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Tails 6.3 is out: It adds back Romanian and Malayalam and fixes a vulnerability in the handling of PDFs by Thunderbird.
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Tails
4 years
We already received 266 donations in #Bitcoin since we started our end-of-year fundraiser. 62% more than last year. Thanks a lot to all our supporters in the cryptocurrency world! #strongestprotection
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Tails
2 years
Tails 5.9 is out: It solves most of the new issues in Tails 5.8. Thanks for all your patience and feedback!
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Tails
6 years
Tails 3.9~rc1 is out, with VeraCrypt integration in @GNOME and the new Additional Software Packages feature: Test it wildly!
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Tails
11 months
The struggle for a truly private digital experience is a collective one. @torproject has long been a vital ally, collaborator, and supporter in this struggle. Tor makes Tails stronger. And your generosity can make Tor even stronger.
@torproject
The Tor Project
1 year
💜 Right now, Tor is protecting the privacy of millions of people. If you value the privacy that Tor provides to yourself or other people, please make a donation. Your contribution will help ensure we can provide online privacy to everyone who needs it: .
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Tails
4 years
In June, we worked on the security implications of the Unsafe Browser, created gorgeous leaflets about Tails, and answered questions in a workshop by Honduran activists from @BarraconDigital :
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Tails
10 months
With @torproject and @guardianproject , we worked with human rights defenders in Latin America to secure their privacy using Tails. Your support will help us reach even more defenders. This year-end, make the gift of privacy:
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Tails
3 months
Tails 6.5 is out: It fixes preparation for first use often breaking boot and creation of Persistent Storage, makes Tor Browser honor the language chosen by the user, and more.
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Tails
5 years
Tails will soon support Secure Boot! This will remove a major blocker for less tech-savvy users to adopt Tails :-) You can already test it:
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Tails
2 years
We simplified the installation instructions for @Tails_live ! Everything from downloading to configuring is now on a single page. - Windows: - macOS: - Linux:
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Tails
7 years
Tails 3.0.1 is out, with important security fixes:
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Tails 5.18 is out:
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6 years
Tails 3.12.1 is out:
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Tails
2 years
Tails 5.5 is out: It updates Thunderbird to 102 with important usability improvements to the OpenPGP feature.
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Tails
4 years
Tails 4.5 is out: It adds support for Secure Boot and fixes critical vulnerabilities in Tor Browser.
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Tails
9 months
🌐✨Our achievements in 2023 ✨🌐 Online surveillance and censorship intensified in 2023, but so did the commitment to our mission! Let's delve into our progress made in the first year of our new 3-year strategy. 👇
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Tails
4 years
Tails is a portable operating system that puts the most vulnerable in control of their digital lives. Donate now to fight surveillance and censorship!
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Tails
7 years
Tails 3.6.2 is out: fixing important security issues!
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Tails
2 years
If a tool is hard to use, it is less secure. In 2022, made it easier to install Tails and improved many existing features. Thanks to everybody who supported Tails and made this possible!
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Tails
4 years
Tails 4.15 is out:
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Tails
9 years
Tails 2.2 is out:
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Tails
2 years
Because our users want to stay under the radar even when donating to @Tails_live , you have 2 ways of donating anonymously: - #Monero ( #XMR ) - Good old CASH in envelopes
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Tails
4 years
Tails 4.12 is out:
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Tails
4 years
Tails 4.6 is out: It updates our list of “Favorites” applications, adds support for Universal 2nd Factor USB security keys, and improves the input method for Japanese.
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Tails
4 years
Tails 4.13 is out:
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Tails
3 years
⚠️ Tails is safe but not magic ⚠️ Tails is safer than any regular operating system, but it cannot protect you from everything. Check out our new warnings page to stay even safer, especially if you are at high risk.
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Tails
2 years
Last year, donations from passionate individuals like you represented 76% of our funding and our best guarantee of independence. THANK YOU!
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Tails
5 years
Tails 3.15 is out: with a few security updates and fixed problems.
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Tails 5.16 is out:
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Tails
5 years
In 2020, we will work on supporting Secure Boot, improving upgrades, and making our website more engaging. Donate now to fund more improvements in 2020:
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Tails
1 year
Tails 5.12 is out: - You can now delete the data of a feature of the Persistent Storage after you turn it off. - We added a diceware suggestion when creating the Persistent Storage.
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Tails
2 years
Abortion activists in Brazil use Tails to stay safe from police raids. Read the story of Gabriela, a feminist hacker who empowers low-income women from Bahia on using Tails. Donate now to keep more women safe:
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Tails
4 years
In 2021, we want to improve the Persistent Storage and Tor for censorship circumvention: To support our work in 2021, take a minute now to donate and fight surveillance and censorship! #strongestprotection
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Tails
5 years
In 2020, we will work on supporting Secure Boot, improving upgrades, and making our website more engaging. Donate now to fund more improvements in 2020:
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Tails
2 years
Because our users want to stay under the radar even when donating to @Tails_live , you have 2 ways of donating anonymously: - #Monero ( #XMR ) - Good old CASH in envelopes
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5 years
Tails 3.14.1 is out: with a fix to a critical security vulnerability in Tor Browser (arbitrary code execution)
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