Tor Project and Tails Merge Operations

The Tor Project and Tails have officially joined forces, combining two of the most powerful online anonymity tools to better protect users worldwide from surveillance and censorship.

In a move that maximizes digital privacy and security for users worldwide, the Tor Project and Tails have officially joined forces. This merger combines the organizations behind two of the most powerful online anonymity tools – the Tor Browser and the Tails operating system.

The Tor network allows users to connect to the internet anonymously by routing traffic through encrypted relays around the world. Tails is a privacy-focussed Linux distribution designed to run from a USB drive and route all internet traffic through Tor. Together, they provide a comprehensive solution for activists, journalists, whistleblowers and everyday users seeking refuge from surveillance and censorship.

By pooling their resources and operational frameworks, the newly combined organization can respond more efficiently to evolving digital threats. Streamlined collaboration will enable faster integration of new privacy-enhancing features across the Tor Browser and Tails.

“Running Tails independently for 15 years was a monumental effort, with fundraising and operations being the biggest challenges”, said intrigeri, Team Lead of Tails OS. “Merging with Tor allows us to focus solely on improving Tails while benefiting from their established organizational structure”.

The merger opens up opportunities for broader educational initiatives on digital security. Tor’s training programs can now incorporate comprehensive guidance on using the secure Tails operating system, addressing a wider range of privacy needs.

“Many know about Tor Browser but not Tails”, intrigeri noted. “Joining Tor gives us a platform to introduce this powerful tool to more people working in high-risk environments”.

Isabela Fernandes, Executive Director of Tor, emphasized the merger’s impact: “Together, we can ensure the sustainable advancement of these vital anonymity tools and accelerate our response to emerging threats against internet freedom”.

Tor and Tails have collaborated closely for years, united in their mission to protect online privacy and provide unfettered access to knowledge. This merger solidifies that partnership, offering a robust solution for those requiring network-level and system-level anonymity.

As digital surveillance escalates globally, the unified Tor Project reaffirms its commitment to empowering users with the tools to circumvent censorship and oppression. Support this crucial work by donating to torproject.org.

Via Tor blog

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