The Tor Project has quickly released an emergency update, Tor Browser 14.0.8, available only for Windows users. It can be downloaded from the Tor Browser download page and the Tor distribution directory. This update includes crucial security fixes based on Mozilla Firefox, enhancing user safety and privacy.
Urgent Windows Release
Tor Browser 14.0.8 fixes critical vulnerabilities in Firefox for Windows, resolved in Firefox 128.8.1esr. These updates are essential to protect user data and prevent exploitation by malicious actors.
The Tor Project urges all Windows users to update their browser immediately to secure their online activities.
The latest Tor Browser update (14.0.8) includes several important fixes and improvements:
- Windows Bug Fixes: It addresses vulnerabilities from recent Firefox versions, including fixes for tor-browser#43592.
- User Experience: The update enhances user interaction with the addition of the User Survey UX (Desktop) in tor-browser#43553.
- Build System Updates: Legacy locale iteration and outdated migration tool support are removed, and new Firefox signers are added.
- Third-Party Component Updates: Snowflake is updated to 2.11.0 and Lyrebird to 0.6.0 for better security.
- OpenSSL Changes: Updated hash files to maintain cryptographic compatibility.
The Tor Project encourages users to report bugs and provide feedback to improve future releases. Timely updates like this ensure the highest level of security and privacy for all users.
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