Tails Project

Tails is a live operating system that aims to preserve privacy and anonymity by routing traffic through Tor and leaving no traces.

Main Activities:

Anonymous browsing, Secure OS booting, Temporary operating environments, Live media privacy, Censorship resistance

The Amnesic Incognito Live System (Tails) is a portable Linux-based OS designed for privacy. It runs from a USB or DVD, routes all traffic through Tor, and leaves no trace on the host machine. Tails is ideal for journalists, whistleblowers, and activists operating in high-risk environments.

Key Activities:
– Development of Debian-based live OS
– Tor integration and security hardening
– Maintaining user guides and operational safety tips

Partnerships / Collaborations:
Partners with Tor Project, Freedom of the Press Foundation, and security researchers

Governance Model:
Run by Tails developers and core team; receives grant and community funding

Self-hostable / Auditable:
Yes – fully open-source and reproducibly built

Contact / Engagement Channels:
– Website: https://tails.net
– GitLab: https://gitlab.tails.boum.org/tails/tails
– Support Forum: https://forum.tails.boum.org

Activity Level:
Medium to High – steady releases and security audits

Organizational Structure:
Community-driven, with some nonprofit oversight

Founding Year / Age:
2009

Hosting/Funding Independence:
Funded by nonprofits and donations; no corporate backing

Primary Regions / Languages:
Global; translated into multiple languages

Associated Tools / Outputs:
Tails OS, built-in Tor Browser, secure wipe utilities