The Tails project has announced the release of its privacy-focused Linux distribution, Tails 6.16, as the changes made are only in two directions.
First, the Tor Browser has been bumped to version 14.5.3. Second, the Linux kernel has been updated to version 6.1.140, ensuring users benefit from the latest improvements in system stability.
It’s worth noting that the Tor Browser update in Tails 6.16 integrates crucial security patches and feature enhancements. At the same time, kernel 6.1.140 introduces a range of stability fixes and hardware support improvements.
For a full list of changes, refer to the changelog or the release announcement.
If you are currently running Tails 6.0 or later, you can upgrade automatically to 6.16. A manual upgrade is recommended if the automatic upgrade fails to start or if Tails does not boot correctly afterward.
If you’re new to Tails or want to do a fresh installation without preserving your Persistent Storage, you can follow the installation instructions for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Please note that if you choose a fresh install instead of an upgrade, the Persistent Storage on your old Tails USB stick will be lost.
