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Tails 4.0 distribution release

Submitted by release of a specialized distribution Tails 4.0 (The Amnesic Incognito Live System), based on the Debian package base and designed to provide anonymous access to the network. Anonymous exit to Tails is provided by the Tor system. All connections, except traffic through the Tor network, are blocked by default by the packet filter. Encryption is used to store user data in the save user data between runs mode. Ready for download iso image (1 GB) capable of working in Live mode.

All changes:

  • Transferred to the package base Debian 10 Buster. Backlog fixes applied security problems;
  • KeePassX password manager has been replaced with a more actively developed fork by the community KeePassXC;

    Tails 4.0 distribution release

  • The OnionShare application has been updated to version 1.3.2, which allows you to securely and anonymously send and receive files, as well as organize the operation of a public file sharing service. Switching to a branch OnionShare 2.x postponed for the time being;
    Tails 4.0 distribution release

  • Tor Browser updated to version 9.0 in which, when the window is resized, a gray frame (letterboxing) is displayed around the content of web pages. This frame prevents sites from identifying the browser by window size. Moved Onion icon content from the panel to the "(i)" menu at the beginning of the address bar and to the create new identity button on the panel;
  • Metadata cleanup tool MAT updated before release 0.8.0 (Version 0.6.1 was shipped earlier). MAT no longer supports its own graphical interface, but only comes in the form of a command line utility and an add-on to the Nautilus file manager. To clear the metadata in Nautilus, it is now enough to call the context menu for the file and select "Delete metadata";

    Tails 4.0 distribution release

  • A fresh Linux 5.3.2 kernel is involved. Improved hardware support (added new drivers for Wi-Fi and graphics cards). Added support for devices with Thunderbolt interface;
  • Updated versions of most programs, including:
    • Electrum 3.3.8;
    • Enigmail 2.0.12;
    • Gnupg 2.2.12;
    • Audacity 2.2.2.2;
    • GIMP 2.10.8;
    • Inkscape 0.92.4;
    • Libre Office 6.1.5;
    • git 2.20.1;
    • Tor 0.4.1.6.
  • Removed Scribus from the base distribution (can be installed from the repository using the additional software installation interface;
  • Improved the initial setup interface after the first login (Tails Greeter). Simplified initial setup for non-English users. Cleaned up languages ​​in the language selection dialog, leaving only languages ​​with a sufficient amount of translations. Simplified keyboard layout selection. Fixed issues opening available help pages in languages ​​other than English. Adjusted format settings. Provided ignoring additional settings after pressing the "Cancel" or "Back" buttons;

    Tails 4.0 distribution release

  • Optimized performance and memory consumption. Boot time has been reduced by 20% and the need for RAM has been reduced by approximately 250 MB. The size of the boot image has been reduced by 46 MB;
  • The on-screen keyboard has been redesigned to be easier to use;
    Tails 4.0 distribution release

  • Added the ability to display the persistent storage password when creating it.
  • Added support for connecting to the network via an iPhone connected via a USB port (USB Tethering);
  • New guides have been added to the documentation safe removal all data from the device, including USB drives and SSD drives, as well as creation persistent storage backups;
  • Home launcher has been removed from the desktop. Pidgin has removed the default accounts;
  • Fixed an issue with opening Tails data partitions from other USB drives.

Source: opennet.ru

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