Questions tagged [tails]
The Amnesic Incognito Live System (TAILS) is a live CD/USB distribution preconfigured so that everything is safely routed through Tor and leaves no trace on the local system.
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Tails/Tor not connecting to Network using multiple OBSF 3 OR 4 bridges
I have a tails install running off USB running on a laptop with Parrot linux installed. Tor connects fine without bridges. I used welcome screen to set up bridge list and cannot connect. Bridges have ...
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Can I use my second monitor as my primary on tails?
I have an all in one PC / desktop. It was knocked over and now has LCD lines and a ton of dead pixels on it. I can only see about half of the screen. The other monitor works fine when I'm using just ...
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SSH tunnel SOCKS5 or VPN after Tor with Tails
I am using Tails 1.2.2 as OS.
I need to use anything to hide the fact I'm using Tor, so far I've tried socks5 with proxychains but the permission is denied when I check with curl.
SSH tunnel are also ...
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VPN-over-Tor in Tails. How? It always fails for me
I need VPN-over-Tor because I need to be able to access some websites that block access from Tor. As far as I know, the only other alternative is always using the unsafe browser for those websites, ...
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have instructions on installing Tails via Mojave -- what about Catalina?
ought I follow the instructions given or would I need to anything differently? currently using macOS 10.15.1, i.e. the latest version of Catalina.
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Is it possible to run a Docker container that connects to internet only through Tor?
I found that the Tails has been evaluating Docker. However, I'd like to have a Docker image that connects only through Tor. I'm happy with setting my own proxy. Is there a recipe to do this?
What I ...
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Is it possible to use a Bitcoin hardware wallet with Tails?
Is it possible to use a Bitcoin hardware wallet with the Electrum installed in Tails? It looks like there might be some libraries required for to access these devices over USB.
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Where Can I Download an Older Version of Tails?
I'm wondering if anyone can point me to where I can download an older version of Tails, since https://dl.amnesia.boum.org/obsolete no longer works, and neither does https://archive.org.
Thanks for ...
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How to create a wifi hotspot using tails or whonix?
NetworkManager in ubuntu and arch have a handy feature that allows users to turn an additional wireless card into a wifi hotspot. The idea is: boot whonix or tails in virtualbox, connect a wireless ...
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Error OpenSSH over TAILS
Does anybody have an idea what wrong am I doing? So short, I've just launched TAILS OS and trying to connect to VPS over openSSH. With command ssh -i /home/amnesia/Persistent/id_rsa root@11.11.11.11 ...
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Running Tails from USB without rebooting
I'm installing Tails on my USB drive and its working as expected. However, when I plug the USB on my colleague's PC, it's not recognizing. There's no firewall or any security limitation.
I would like ...
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How to delete encrypted partition on a USB drive using Tails?
It looks like I am in deep trouble. A day ago I created an encrypted partition on my USB using the Tails disk utility and set a pass phrase to "remember until I logout".
When I rebooted and tried to ...
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My keyboard does not work in Tails 1.1.1, what could be causing it?
Keyboard does not work at all in Iceweasel, and in gpedit backspace and P keys do not work. Oddly enough, P seems to refresh the screen. What could be the issue? Tails is running off of a USB stick on ...
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Tails ISO Signature not Showing in Directory
Downloaded the cryptographic signature corresponding to the ISO image I want to verify, and saved it in the same folder as the ISO image:
Started the cryptographic verification:
`MacBook-Pro:ISO ...
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All onion channels show HungryTREX as first node
after upgrading to Tails 4.14, the first server in all onion channels is HungryTREX with an IP address from Toronto, Canada.
This isn't looking sane, but what I do know...
Many services are ...
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how to get BitTorrent client in tails os
i know tails purpose is different but for usb live session i cant find anything better and simple than tails. is there anyway to get BitTorrent client in it like transmission and i don't mind ...
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Running Tails on windows
so I downloaded tails onto a flash drive successfully(so I think), but then when I went to go run it on my computer, it doesn't show up. It's just my normal start screen and sign in to my computer. ...
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Why isnt possible update to TOR 8.5.1 in Tails 3.14 on usb?
I can't update the new TOR in TAILS!
Persistent volume and administrator are active.
Thank you.
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Python JSON fetching via Socks5 proxy on Tails
I am trying to fetch JSON data, via a Python3 script, on Tails. I would like to know that this code is secure and doesn't leak IP or any other stuff. I know that Tails is configured to block any ...
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Untrusted Valid Signature Tails-amd64-3.1.iso.sig
After download ISO and try to verify the ISO.sig comes up :
tails-amd64-3.1.iso:Untrusted Valid Signature
Valid but untrusted signature by on 2017-08-09
So what is the play now? How bad is this ...
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Tails/Tor Browser not connecting to the internet
I have been using Tails successfully for a little while now. However, once I removed the HDD from my computer and then tried using Tails, the Tor Browser would not connect to the internet. THe onion ...
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How can I set the firewall rules on Iptables without them getting deleted?
I am sending command line commands to the Iptables. Once I set these rules I connect to my router. on connecting all the rules I just add is removed and only the original firewall rules that tails has ...
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Installing Tails on Verbatum Flash Drives
I am having trouble installing Tails 2.5 on a Verbatum 31 GB STORE-N-GO-070B6623D1E62053 USB flash drive. Whenever I try, the installation takes a very long time and fails. The dialog is:
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Why is Tails (2.5) Live O/S ignoring 'ExitNodes' in torrc?
is this a possible unreported bug in the tor browser 6.0.3 on tails 2.5 live?
just for clarification, i experimented and added these commands:
ExitNodes {CH}
StrictNodes 1
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How to close tails firewall port?
I need to closing two or more open firewall ports in tails. How can I send the command to do this?
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Creating Persistent Volume In Tails From USB
I'm working with some sensitive data, and want it as secure as possible - that said, I'm pretty un-technical, so am trying my best to figure this stuff out.
My setup is;
USB stick encrypted with ...
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Can I connect to a scanner/printer with a VM running tails?
If I'm running Tails 2.4 from a VM through Virtual Box which is running on Windows 10, am I able to connect my Lexmark 2600 Series printer to the Tails VM session?
The Lexmark Series scanner/printer ...
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Windows 10 causing error on booting Tails from USB
I get an error that says "WARNING: No configuration file found" and my screen turns bright red and doesn't do anything. I disabled "Safe Boot" the Bios option, and it won't boot via USB. I am using ...
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What issue prevents Tails 2.3 starting from USB disk on iMac after Tails Installer installs to USB disk?
With version 1, Tails was working fine. With the release of version 2, Tails stopped working fine. Previously, with Tails v1, after Tails Installer installed to the same USB disk I'm using today on ...
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Tails 2.3 will not install on Windows 10
Downloaded Tails 2.2.1 a few weeks ago but just got around to installing on 9 May. Installed perfectly but got warning new version was available.(2.3)
Downloaded 2.3 and made intermediary Tails which ...
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Blank desktop on booting Tails 2.2 via VM
I have downloaded Tails ISO tails-i386-2.2.iso and am attempting to boot via VirtualBox.
I am promted to login or select more options, and on logging in a blank blue screen is displayed, possible a ...
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Tor gets connected with Windows but not with Tail (with the same bridges)
I don't really understand why I have this problem.
I managed to get TorR connected with bridges with no problem at all with Windows 7, but with Tails it is impossible. I use the same configuration ...
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Need help! no tails DVD boot up incomplete, something wrong?
im user of no-tails for a while. i downloaded the latest version of iso 2.0.1 - 13 Feb 2016,
checked the SHA256 sum, its match. then burn it on blank DVD.
i restart computer and press hotkey so it ...
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Tails 2.0 Issue script is running on shutdown
I recently downloaded tails 2.0. I verified the signature through Ubuntu. Through command line. It gave a positive verification. On shut down of the tails 2.0. The normal screen comes up where it say ...
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So I need to install a Persistent Tails on a USB Drive - The only PC I have cannot boot to USB - What can i do?
I have a usb drive that I need to install Tails on.
I can install Tails via Virtualbox using the ISO (which i verified) but the problem is that I have to boot into the USB to configure Tails ...
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Tails Graphics/driver help
New to Tails and would appreciate some assistance.
I currently have a Geforce GTX 970 with a 1920 X 1080 monitor (primary) connected via DVI-D and a old 1024 X 768 VGA connected using a DVI-I adapter....
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Tor Tails on persistent volume usb: Tor not starting
I'm running Tail latest version on a persistent usb, everything worked well last night. But today the clock is not syncing and no message for "tor is ready" appears... no access to Tor.
I tried a ...
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Tor browser doesnt launch on tail
Got live Tail installed on my usb device,run it and when all thing get started (tor conection etc etc) when i try to run tor browser, nothing !
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Will the Underwritten method for using TAILS work?
I have read THIS and THIS and I would also like to use tails as my primary OS. Before I go any further, please understand that this is mainly and academic exercise. So im not too bothered about the ...
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Tor in Java using silvertunnel-ng
I'm using silvertunnel-ng package, I managed to get the example provided here working. but when I change the link to facebook or google pages, I get empty response.
I'm not quite sure what am I doing ...
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Booting Tails from external hard drive
Can I boot Tails from a external hard drive ( Ironkey H200 ), or only cd/usb ?
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I need to access an online chat and they block connections from Tor exit nodes
I need to access an online chat and they block connections from Tor exit nodes.
The chat is hosted by mibbit.com
I've tried using free online proxies from within Tor (Tails) but that doesn't seem ...
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Burp Suite on Tails
I'm trying to set up Burp Suite on Tails, however, it seens that the port 127.0.0.1:8080 is not being open by Burp Suite. Does anyone here already installed and used Burp Suite successfuly on Tails? ...
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Tails behind IPCop
Are there any known unintended consequences (reduction in anonymity, etc.) when using a firewall (IPCop) between Tails and my ISP? (I don't think so, but...)
Unless I have misconfigured IpCop, I am ...
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Where do I find more information about using Claws Mail combined with Tails and OpenPGP?
Where do I find more information about using Claws Mail combined with Tails and OpenPGP?
There is only a detailed howto for Pidgin available on the Tails website.
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Burpsuite and Tails OS
I am running Bursuite Community Edition on Tails 5.11
I have downloaded firefox-esr and have set all ports to 127.0.0.1:6666 which is what I have set burpsuite proxy to listen on. I have also manually ...
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Recovery of Tails persistent volume disk image copy using hashcat
I mistyped the password for a temporary persistent storage volume I made, having misplaced my normal Tails drive.
I have attempted to follow OPs instructions from here: https://www.reddit.com/r/tails/...
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Is pre-OS MAC address using before OS?
It seems My BIOS doesn't use network during BIOS initializing, it just turns the power on the network card so it tells router the MAC address?
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Is running Whonix with a Windows 10 Host a bad idea?
I'm considering using either a Tails stick on my spare laptop or Whonix on my PC via Virtualbox. Only problem is, said PC is a Windows 10 system.
Is it more secure to just go with the Tails plan, or ...
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ExcludeExitNodes for the Netherlands not working
Logged in as admin then used:
sudo nano /etc/tor/torrc
ExcludeExitNodes {us},{au},{ca},{nz},{gb},{fr},{nl}
CTRL-X
sudo systemctl restart tor
{us},{au},{ca},{nz},{gb},{fr} does work
{nl} does NOT work?
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