Tails 3.1 released with important security updates

Tails GNU/Linux team has released Tails 3.1, latest update in Tails 3.x series. This release fix various critical bugs observed in previous releases and it is highly recommended to use updated system to ensure anonymity and privacy while browsing internet.


There has been several package updates since release of Tails 3.0.1. The major updates includes Linux Kernel 4.9.30 and Tor Browser 7.0.4. It has also incorporated updates in Debian security advisories.

Following problem were fixed in Tails 3.1 release:
  • Make sure that Thunderbird erases its temporary directory, containing for example attachments opened in the past. #13340
  • Fix translations of the time synchronization and "Tor is ready" notifications. #13437
For more information, see original release announcement and git change log.

You can grab the copy of Tails GNU/Linux from official download link or update your existing image using regular system update command.

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