Tails 6.18 released with WebTunnel bridges and updated Tor Browser & Thunderbird

Tails 6.18 has been released, bringing new privacy features to this portable operating system aimed at users who need protection from surveillance and censorship. The headline feature of this update is support for WebTunnel bridges, a technology that allows connections to the Tor network to be disguised as ordinary web traffic. This can help users connect from locations where obfs4 bridges are blocked, enhancing access in heavily censored environments.

Following this security and connectivity improvement, Tails 6.18 also ships with software updates to major applications. The included Tor Browser moves to version 14.5.5, and the Thunderbird email client has been updated to version 128.12.0. These upgrades provide users with the latest changes and security fixes from both upstream projects.

With the addition of WebTunnel bridges and updated software, this release focuses on ensuring access to uncensored internet and up-to-date privacy tools for users in restrictive environments.