The Linux-based Tails system is fully designed for anonymity and privacy. In the current version 5.22, the developers have primarily fixed bugs. If you want, you can now try out Tails 6.0 with the first release candidate version.
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In a post, the developers list the changes in Tails 5.22, Among other things, a problem with resizing the system partition when starting Tails for the first time has been solved. They have also implemented Tor Browser 13.0.9 and Thunderbird 115.7. Security gaps have been closed in these editions.
Tails 6.0 now mounts external storage media automatically.
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Looking into the near future
In addition, the developers have released the first RC candidate from the new Tails 6.0. Anyone interested can try out the system directly. The final version is scheduled to be released on February 27th.
One of the biggest innovations is the update of the Linux base to Debian 12 (Bookworm) and GNOME 43. The developers also state in a posthaving updated most of the included software.
There are also new features. This includes the automatic mounting of USB sticks. Furthermore, the system now ignores sticks that are plugged into lock mode in order to prevent attacks with BadUSB sticks containing malicious code.
In addition, it is now easier to take screenshots and video recordings of the screen contents. The software has been updated to the latest version: Audacity (3.2.4), KeePassXC (2.7.4) and Metadata Cleaner (2.4.0).
Of course, since this is an RC version, there are still problems. For example, the OnionShare tool still causes problems when sharing files and crashes.
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