Tails is a liberatory, FOSS operating system. We help people assert control over their digital lives. Tails runs on your donations: tails.net/donate/
- Tweets 922
- Following 74
- Followers 77,070
- Likes 96
Tails 4.0 is out: tails.boum.org/news/version_….
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
14
392
748
Tor Project & Tails join forces
tails.net/news/tails_tor/
12
148
666
36,405
Help fund Tails. We make digital security usable since 2009. Your donation will be matched: crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/… #fundprivacy2018
6
323
521
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 :)
12
112
460
Tails 3.0 is out: tails.boum.org/news/version_… based on @Debian 9, brand new startup and shutdown, security improvements in depth, and more.
8
336
376
Tails 3.9 is out: tails.boum.org/news/version_…, you can now add additional software to your Tails, use VeraCrypt volumes, enjoy Firefox Quantum, and more.
9
193
375
Tails 5.7 is out: tails.boum.org/news/version_…
It adds Metadata Cleaner, a new graphical tool to remove metadata from files.
6
71
351
🔏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. tails.net/news/gift_of_priva…
ALT A girl sits inside a tent, focused on her computer screen. The tent is zipped up, providing a sense of privacy and protection. She types on the keyboard without having to worry about the malicious forces trying to harm her. The scene suggests a secure digital workspace that Tails provides
15
64
330
53,405
Tails 6.2 is out:
tails.net/news/version_6.2/
It includes 21 new languages, fixes Wi-Fi on some hardware, and patches some security vulnerabilities.
4
110
339
30,356
Tails 6.8.1 is out: tails.net/news/version_6.8.1…
It's an emergency release to fix a critical security vulnerability in Tor Browser.
6
106
313
47,959
Tails 6.9 is out:
tails.net/news/version_6.9/
It updates Tor Browser to 14.0.1 and fixes some reliability issues in automatic upgrades.
5
82
307
17,868
Tails 6.8 is out:
tails.net/news/version_6.8/
It tries to repair file system errors in the Persistent Storage from the Welcome Screen, and more.
3
72
293
20,304
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!
tails.boum.org/news/achievem…
4
52
303
46,840
Tails 6.6 is out:
tails.net/news/version_6.6/
It includes updated firmware to work on newer hardware, fixes several robustness issues on the Persistent Storage, and more.
5
107
298
22,133
Tails 4.20 is out: tails.boum.org/news/version_…
It includes a complete redesign of how to connect to Tor from Tails and major updates to OnionShare and @KeePassXC.
Happy Tails 420! 😜
6
94
290
Tails 2.7 is out: tails.boum.org/news/version_…, fix default spell checking language in Icedove, installation from Synaptic + many security fixes
6
231
275
We are celebrating 10 years of Tails!
Here are some stories about how it all started and some vintage screenshots:
tails.boum.org/news/celebrat…
Thanks to everybody who has been part of this story.
@accessnow @debian @doctorow @micahflee @mozilla @schneierblog @snowden @torproject
6
111
268
Tails 5.8 is out:
tails.boum.org/news/version_…
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!
tails.boum.org/donate/
3
79
259
35,136
Tails 6.1 is out:
tails.net/news/version_6.1/
It fixes many problems and security vulnerabilities.
8
74
264
17,325
Tails 6.4 is out:
tails.net/news/version_6.4/
It strengths all cryptography, fixes issues when unlocking the Persistent Storage, and more.
8
87
266
18,522
We simplified the installation instructions for @Tails_live!
Everything from downloading to configuring is now on 1 page.
- Windows: tails.boum.org/install/windo…
- macOS: tails.boum.org/install/mac
- Linux: tails.boum.org/install/linux
Thanks @Lili_Anaz, @hebzoar, and @caracol_urbano 😘
8
88
243
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 :)
1
58
245
We simplified the installation instructions for @Tails_live!
Everything from downloading to configuring is now on a single page.
- Windows: tails.boum.org/install/windo…
- macOS: tails.boum.org/install/mac
- Linux: tails.boum.org/install/linux
7
65
253
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 :)
8
60
247
Tails 6.7 is out: tails.net/news/version_6.7/
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.
2
68
238
20,595
Tails 6.13 is out:
tails.net/news/version_6.13/
It reports when no Wi-Fi hardware is detected.
3
60
235
8,670
Tails 6.10 is out:
tails.net/news/version_6.10/
It fixes support for Trezor wallets in Electrum and more.
5
74
232
14,717
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.
tails.boum.org/news/version_…
7
59
238
Tails 6.0 is out: tails.net/news/version_6.0/
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.
4
80
239
16,030
Tails 4.3 is out: tails.boum.org/news/version_…
It adds support for the Trezor hardware wallet for cryptocurrencies.
3
100
222
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: tails.boum.org/donate/
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.
3
53
222
25,405
Today we are releasing brand new Home and About pages:
tails.boum.org/
tails.boum.org/about/
They explain better what Tails is and why activists, journalists, and domestic violence survivors should use Tails.
Thanks @anhdres for the awesome illustrations!
9
102
210
⚠️ 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.
tails.boum.org/doc/about/war…
2
75
210
Tails 3.6 is out: tails.boum.org/news/version_…, with a screen locker, better additional software persistence feature, Electrum 3.0.6, and more.
4
127
197
Tails 6.15.1 is out:
tails.net/news/version_6.15.…
It fixes important security vulnerabilities in Tor Browser.
7
60
204
21,675
Tails 3.4 is out: tails.boum.org/news/version_… with the fix for Meltdown and partial mitigation for Spectre, among other security fixes.
3
165
202
Tails 4.11 is out: tails.boum.org/news/version_…
It adds a new feature of the Persistent Storage to save the settings from the Welcome Screen: language, keyboard, and additional settings.
4
90
196
Tails 6.14.2 is out:
tails.net/news/version_6.14.…
This release is an emergency release to fix security vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel and the implementation of the Perl programming language.
3
51
197
21,229
Tails 3.5 is out: tails.boum.org/news/version_…, new Tor configuration interface, partial Spectre mitigation for AMD, and more.
3
129
191
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: tails.net/donate/
4
43
198
47,339
🎅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
tails.net/donate/🛡️
6
45
194
26,948
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.
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. 👉 proton.me/blog/lifetime-fund…
2
35
182
27,372
Tails 4.17 is out: tails.boum.org/news/version_…
It includes reliability improvements to automatic upgrades, fixes some Wi-Fi hardware support, and more.
2
67
181
Tails 5.20 is out:
tails.net/news/version_5.20/
It fixes a browser fingerprinting issue and improves the WhisperBack error reporting tool.
8
55
184
14,061
2024 is almost over! which means dread, celebrations and our annual fundraiser 😊
this year was huge for us, and now we ask for your support to shape what’s next for privacy, security and anonymity online
👉 tails.net/news/2024-fundrais…
ALT The image shows a group of four people sitting around a campfire in a circular formation. Two individuals are roasting marshmallows over the fire, while another person appears to be playing a guitar. The scene is set in grayscale with accents of purple on the campfire logs and flames, giving it a minimalist yet cozy feel. The setting evokes themes of community, togetherness, and warmth.
7
42
186
34,168
Tails 4.8 is out: tails.boum.org/news/version_…
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.
4
81
178
Tails 4.2 is out: tails.boum.org/news/version_…
It includes important improvements to the automatic upgrade feature.
4
86
182
@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.
3
47
183
Tails 3.12~rc1 is out, with a simplified installation method, fixed Intel graphics support, and more. Please help us test it!
tails.boum.org/news/test_3.1…
3
81
174
The internet doesn’t care that it’s New Year’s Eve.
Data brokers don’t take holidays. Neither do agents of surveillance.
Privacy is a 24/7 fight—and we’re in it, thanks to your help.
Support our donation campaign before the clock strikes 12. 🕛 tails.net/donate/
2
36
178
6,615
@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.
5
58
177
Tails 5.22 is out:
tails.net/news/version_5.22/
It makes it easier to save files from Tor Browser, tries to repair broken Persistent Storage, and more.
3
58
172
12,576
Tails 5.17.1 is out:
tails.net/news/version_5.17.…
It fixes a critical vulnerability in Tor Browser.
4
49
174
19,259
You can now tell the world about Tails with these awesome leaflets created by @dileodile.
In English, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish:
tails.boum.org/contribute/ho…
2
60
161
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?
tails.boum.org/donate/?r=xmr #strongestprotection
13
32
167
Tails 5.19.1 is out:
tails.net/news/version_5.19.…
It fixes an important security vulnerability in Tor. All OnionShare users should upgrade immediately!
5
59
159
23,679
Tails 5.14 is out:
tails.boum.org/news/version_…
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.
3
38
157
10,668
A crucial verdict that shows surveillance firms can't act with impunity!
When investigating spyware, journalists rely on Tails to keep their work and sources safe.
Help us stay ahead of the curve with your support to our donation campaign: tails.net/news/2024-fundrais…
BREAKING: NSO Group liable for #Pegasus hacking of @WhatsApp users.
Big win for spyware victims.
Big loss for NSO.
Bad time to be a spyware company.
Landmark case. Huge implications. 1/ 🧵
2
35
155
11,287
@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.
4
34
162
Tails 3.1 is out, with important security fixes: tails.boum.org/news/version_…
8
142
158
Tails 3.12 is out: tails.boum.org/news/version_…, 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.
3
95
148
Tails 3.8 is out: tails.boum.org/news/version_…, with fixes for some of the EFAIL attacks on OpenPGP, and more.
2
106
154
Tails 3.11 is out: tails.boum.org/news/version_…, better upgrade notifications, Autocrypt disabled, fixed Thunderbird translations, and more.
7
94
143
Tails 6.14.1 is out:
tails.net/news/version_6.14.…
It improves the confinement of Tor Browser, fixes Tails not starting after the Welcome Screen, and more.
2
41
158
6,983
Please test wildly the new installation method for Tails:
tails.boum.org/news/test_usb…
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.
6
75
147
Tails 5.21 is out:
tails.net/news/version_5.21/
It fixes issues with uBlock, the Persistent Storage, and the backup feature of Tails Cloner.
1
39
153
9,675
Tails 6.3 is out:
tails.net/news/version_6.3/
It adds back Romanian and Malayalam and fixes a vulnerability in the handling of PDFs by Thunderbird.
1
48
147
11,507
tails.net/news/version_6.11/
It fixes several critical security vulnerabilities that were identified during an external audit by @ROSecurity.
Update as soon as possible!
2
44
138
9,274
Tails 3.9.1 was released last week: tails.boum.org/news/version_… with fixes for critical security issues.
1
83
149
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!
tails.boum.org/donate/?r=btc #strongestprotection
2
15
147
Tails 5.9 is out:
tails.boum.org/news/version_…
It solves most of the new issues in Tails 5.8.
Thanks for all your patience and feedback!
5
42
141
18,023
Tails 3.9~rc1 is out, with VeraCrypt integration in @GNOME and the new Additional Software Packages feature: tails.boum.org/news/test_3.9…
Test it wildly!
1
75
145
Tails 6.5 is out:
tails.net/news/version_6.5/
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.
2
45
148
11,496
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.
💜 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: torproject.org/donate/donate….
30
139
26,059
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:
tails.boum.org/news/report_2…
3
51
141
With @torproject and @guardianproject, we worked with human rights defenders in Latin America to secure their privacy using Tails. tails.net/news/improving_in_…
Your support will help us reach even more defenders.
This year-end, make the gift of privacy: tails.net/donate/
1
36
140
32,918
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: lists.autistici.org/message/…
2
42
132
We simplified the installation instructions for @Tails_live!
Everything from downloading to configuring is now on a single page.
- Windows: tails.boum.org/install/windo…
- macOS: tails.boum.org/install/mac
- Linux: tails.boum.org/install/linux
7
37
134
Tails 3.0.1 is out, with important security fixes: tails.boum.org/news/version_…
1
140
125
Tails 5.5 is out: tails.boum.org/news/version_…
It updates Thunderbird to 102 with important usability improvements to the OpenPGP feature.
1
41
122
🌐✨Our achievements in 2023 ✨🌐 tails.net/news/achievements_…
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. 👇
2
39
137
16,303
Tails 4.5 is out: tails.boum.org/news/version_…
It adds support for Secure Boot and fixes critical vulnerabilities in Tor Browser.
5
61
127
Tails 3.6.2 is out: tails.boum.org/news/version_… fixing important security issues!
4
69
126
Tails is a portable operating system that puts the most vulnerable in control of their digital lives.
Donate now to fight surveillance and censorship!
tails.boum.org/donate/?r=pin…
3
48
133
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!
tails.boum.org/news/achievem…
5
16
128