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Tails 5.1 arrives with a fix for a serious JavaScript security vulnerability

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Tails 5.1 has been released today containing an updated Tor Browser that fixes a JavaScript vulnerability. This update also includes improvements to the Tor Connection assistant among other things.
The Tails project has announced the release of Tails 5.1. It comes with improvements to the Tor Connection assistant, the Unsafe Browser and captive portals, and most importantly, a fix for a serious vulnerability that was present in the Tor Browser in Tails 5.0. On May 24, the project warned people not to use Tails due to this vulnerability. With regards to the Tor Connection assistant, Tails 5.1 fixes the clock computer for those who choose to connect to Tor automatically.

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