Tails
tails.boum.orgA portable operating system that protects against surveillance and censorship.
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About
Tails is a portable operating system based on Debian GNU/Linux that can be run from a USB stick on any computer. It routes all internet traffic through the Tor network to protect user privacy and help circumvent censorship. The system leaves no trace on the host computer after shutdown and includes a suite of tools for working securely with sensitive documents and communications.
Problem
People need a way to use a computer and access the internet without being tracked, surveilled, or censored.
For
Activists, journalists, domestic violence survivors, and anyone needing strong digital privacy
How it works
Users boot Tails from a USB stick, which routes all traffic through the Tor network and leaves no trace on the host computer after shutdown.
Business model
free
Status
launched