Tor Project and Tails are joining forces to strengthen global online privacy and security

The Tor Project, a global non-profit focused on online privacy and anonymity, and Tails, a portable operating system dedicated to protecting user privacy, have announced a merger of their operations. Both organizations emphasize that this integration will facilitate easier collaboration, enhance sustainability, and reduce overhead. Additionally, it will expand training and outreach programs to counter a broader array of digital threats.

Combining their efforts will bolster both entities' ability to safeguard individuals worldwide from surveillance and censorship. Tor and Tails are crucial tools for maintaining online safety, especially for activists, journalists, and other at-risk users. By merging, these privacy advocates will pool resources to enhance digital security tools.

The Tails team will now focus on maintaining and improving Tails OS within the larger structure of The Tor Project, exploring new and complementary use cases. This merger is a natural progression of their long-standing collaboration and shared mission.