
Tails 7.6 Released with Enhanced Tor Bridge Retrieval and Password Manager
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π Tails 7.6 has been released, introducing automatic Tor bridge retrieval for users on networks that block Tor access. The update enhances the Tor Connection assistant to detect restricted connections and automatically fetch region-specific bridges via the Tor Projectβs Moat API, disguising requests as ordinary web traffic using domain fronting. Additionally, the release includes a new password manager feature. The changes aim to improve usability and privacy for users in censored environments. No specific CVE IDs or exact release dates beyond March 2026 were provided.