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Tails 1.2 is out

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Tails, The Amnesic Incognito Live System, version 1.2, is out.

This release fixes numerous security issues and all users must upgrade as soon as possible.

  • Major new features

    • Install (most of) the Tor Browser, replacing our previous Iceweasel-based browser. The version installed is from TBB 4.0 and is based on Firefox 31.2.0esr. This fixes the POODLE vulnerability.
    • Upgrade Tor to 0.2.5.8-rc.
    • Confine several important applications with AppArmor.
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