en	[[!meta title="2023 at Tails: a new home, small steps, and giant leaps"]]
it	[[!meta title="2023 a Tails: una nuova casa, piccoli passi e passi da gigante"]]

en	[[!meta date="Wed, 20 Dec 2023 19:00:00 +0000"]]

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en	**Malicious actors upped the ante in 2023.**

en	So-called artificial intelligence systems soared in popularity, supercharging political [disinformation](https://www.wired.com/story/slovakias-election-deepfakes-show-ai-is-a-danger-to-democracy/) [programs](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jul/19/ai-generated-disinformation-us-elections). Internet shutdowns and slowdowns became [firmly entrenched](https://www.accessnow.org/publication/internet-shutdowns-in-2023-mid-year-update/) in authoritarian toolkits to censor progressive speech. And the [continuing revelations](https://securitylab.amnesty.org/latest/2023/11/serbia-civil-society-threatened-by-spyware/) of zero-click attacks drove home the perilous omnipotence of the military-digital complex.
it	I cosiddetti sistemi di intelligenza artificiale sono diventati molto popolari, alimentando la [disinformazione] politica (https://www.wired.com/story/slovakias-election-deepfakes-show-ai-is-a-danger-to-democracy/). [programmi](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jul/19/ai-generated-disinformation-us-elections). Le chiusure e i rallentamenti di Internet sono diventati [saldamente radicati](https://www.accessnow.org/publication/internet-shutdowns-in-2023-mid-year-update/) negli strumenti autoritari per censurare i discorsi progressisti. E le [continue rivelazioni](https://securitylab.amnesty.org/latest/2023/11/serbia-civil-society-threatened-by-spyware/) di attacchi zero-click hanno evidenziato la pericolosa onnipotenza del complesso militare-digitale.

en	**But, we also made plans to call their ante.**

en	We built a state-of-the-art 3-year strategy to make Tails a formidable adversary to these powerful, repressive forces. We made plans to better understand the use of Tails by journalists and activists, and understand and improve the use of Tails in the [majority world](https://www.harvarddesignmagazine.org/articles/shahidul-alam-on-the-majority-world/). All this while introducing new features and improvements to existing features that make Tails even more relevant.
it	Abbiamo costruito una strategia triennale all'avanguardia per fare di Tails un avversario formidabile per queste potenti forze repressive. Abbiamo pianificato di comprendere meglio l'uso di Tails da parte di giornalisti e attivisti e di comprendere e migliorare l'uso di Tails nella [maggioranza del mondo ] (https://www.harvarddesignmagazine.org/articles/shahidul-alam-on-the-majority-world/). Tutto questo introducendo nuove funzionalità e migliorando quelle esistenti per rendere Tails ancora più rilevante.

en	Here's the progress we made in the first year of the plan.

en	Product development

en	**The Persistent Storage got even better at storing encrypted data.**

en	[[Tails 5.8|news/version_5.8/]] was one of the most important Tails releases in years. In Tails 5.8, we unveiled a brand new Persistent Storage. The new Persistent Storage doesn't require restarting after creation or any time after you activate a new feature. It also made it easier to persist more settings. The icing on the cake: a dashing makeover for the Persistent Storage!
it	[[Tails 5.8|news/version_5.8/]] è stato uno dei rilasci di Tails più importanti degli ultimi anni. In Tails 5.8 abbiamo presentato un nuovo Archivio Persistente. Il nuovo Archivio Persistente non richiede il riavvio dopo che lo hai creato o ogni volta che attivi una nuova funzionalità. Inoltre, ha reso più facile la persistenza di un maggior numero di impostazioni. Ciliegina sulla torta: un elegante restyling per l'Archivio Persistente!

en	But the new Persistent Storage wasn't all fun and games for Tails users. It was buggy and we worked extra hard to fix the issues our users faced.

en	We didn't stop there. We also continued to add functionality to the Persistent Storage. Now, it is easier to both do [[backups of the whole Persistent Storage|news/version_5.14/]] and [[delete the data of a each feature|news/version_5.12/]].
it	Non ci siamo fermati qui. Abbiamo anche continuato ad aggiungere funzionalità all' Archivio Persistente. Ora è più facile sia fare il [[backup dell'intero Archivio Persistente|novità/versione_5.14/]] che [[cancellare i dati di una singola funzionalità|novità/versione_5.12/]].

en	[[!img version_5.12/delete-data.png alt="" caption="New button to delete the data of a Persistent Storage feature"]]

en	[[!img doc/persistent_storage/backup/clone.png alt="" caption="Option to clone the current Persistent Storage in Tails Installer"]]

en	We also introduced better password practices for securing the Persistent Storage. Randomly generated [diceware](https://diceware.dmuth.org/) passphrases and an upgraded encryption format make the Persistent Storage [[exponentially more secure|security/argon2id]].
it	Abbiamo anche introdotto migliori pratiche per la password in modo da proteggere l'Archivio Persistente. Le passphrase [diceware](https://diceware.dmuth.org/) generate casualmente e una struttura di crittografia aggiornata rendono il Archivio Persistente [[esponenzialmente più sicuro|security/argon2id]].

en	**Improvements to the [[Tor Connection|news/version_4.20]] make it easier to circumvent censorship.**

en	The Tor Connection Assistant is slicker. We improved the error messaging when connecting automatically to the Tor network and the handling of captive portals.

en	Connecting to Tor is only part of the story. At times, Tails users may find themselves on slow Tor circuits. And worse, unable to troubleshoot issues. So, we've made it easier to close pesky Tor circuits that we can sometimes land on.
it	La connessione a Tor è solo una parte della storia. A volte, gli utenti di Tails possono trovarsi su circuiti Tor lenti. E peggio ancora, non riescono a risolvere i problemi. Per questo motivo, abbiamo reso più facile chiudere i fastidiosi circuiti Tor su cui a volte ci troviamo.

en	[[!img version_5.19/close_circuit.png alt="" caption="Option to close a circuit in Onion Circuits"]]

en	**Tails remains one of the most secure operating systems in the world.**
it	**Tails rimane uno dei sistemi operativi più sicuri al mondo.**

en	This year, we released 15 versions of Tails, ensuring users had the latest Tor Browser and Thunderbird. Yes, FIFTEEN!
it	Quest'anno abbiamo rilasciato 15 versioni di Tails, assicurando agli utenti l'ultima versione di Tor Browser e Thunderbird. Sì, QUINDICI!

en	We also asked [Radically Open Security](https://www.radicallyopensecurity.com/) to do a security audit of Tails. Their [[findings|news/audit_by_ROS]] affirmed our cutting-edge security.

en	PS: Keeping Tails updated is your best defense against online surveillance and censorship!

en	**And we started moving to our new home!**

en	🎉 ✨ tails.net ✨ 🎉

en	We completed a bunch of home improvement projects. So our new home is even more welcoming to folks speaking different languages, we overhauled the language switcher. We just added Catalan translations too. *Gràcies per ser aquí!*
it	Abbiamo completato una serie di progetti di miglioramento della home. Per rendere la nostra nuova home ancora più accogliente per chi parla lingue diverse, abbiamo revisionato il commutatore di lingue. Abbiamo appena aggiunto anche le traduzioni in catalano. *Gràcies per ser aquí!*

en	[[!img language_switcher.png alt=""]]

en	High footfall areas of the website got a new carpet too. Check out our new [[Contribute|contribute]], [[Support|support]], and [[Contact us|about/contact]] pages.

en	A huge shout-out to the volunteers who made these possible: [@jawlensky](https://gitlab.tails.boum.org/jawlensky) for the website redesign and to our [[Catalan translations team|contribute/how/translate/team/ca]]!

en	Community and organizational health

en	**Sprints.** Our core team organized 2 sprints this year. Around Easter, we bunkered up in Paris. The agenda was budgeting the year ahead and building a roadmap to financial health. Also on the agenda: French cheese, spicy Indian snacks, and [Dixit](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/39856/dixit). Later in the year, we met again in a mix of online and in-person participation. We reflected on our efforts this year and hatched plans for a more sustainable future of the project.
it	**Sprint.** Il nostro team principale ha organizzato 2 sprint quest'anno. Verso Pasqua, ci siamo riuniti a Parigi. L'ordine del giorno era la stesura del bilancio dell'anno successivo e la costruzione di una tabella di marcia verso la salute finanziaria. All'ordine del giorno c'erano anche: formaggio francese, snack indiani piccanti e [Dixit] (https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/39856/dixit). Più tardi, nel corso dell'anno, ci siamo incontrati di nuovo in un mix di partecipazione online e di persona. Abbiamo riflettuto sugli sforzi compiuti quest'anno e abbiamo elaborato piani per un futuro più sostenibile del progetto.

en	**Reflections.** Aspiring to reach and encourage more diverse populations of Tails users, we also embarked on a path to improving the project's diversity. Our core team started meeting fortnightly to reflect on our workplace norms. We are using [this text by the Centre for Community Organizations](https://coco-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Coco-WhiteSupCulture-ENG4.pdf) as our guide to reflection and improvement.
it	**Riflessioni.** Aspirando di raggiungere e incoraggiare popolazioni più diverse di utenti di Tails, abbiamo anche intrapreso un percorso per migliorare la diversità del progetto. Il nostro gruppo di lavoro ha iniziato a riunirsi quindicinalmente per riflettere sulle nostre norme sul posto di lavoro. Stiamo usando [questo testo del Centre for Community Organizations](https://coco-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Coco-WhiteSupCulture-ENG4.pdf) come guida alla riflessione e al miglioramento.

en	Financial health

en	Malicious actors are not going to buckle down, but neither are we. This year, Tails was instrumental in several high-risk investigations and struggles for progressive change. Like this [damning indictment](https://nocallaronlasolas.serendipia.digital/) of the Mexican army's systematic surveillance of feminists in the country.

en	I, ([@bokonon](https://gitlab.tails.boum.org/bokonon)), joined our small team at Tails this year, to lead our fundraising activities. I have been obsessing over how a free software project like ours can continue improving Tails while keeping it free. And one thing is already clear: we will need your help. Often.

en	While we don't know how many Tails users donate to Tails, our guess is ~1%. Tails is designed for use by people living vulnerable, high-risk lives. Many of whom are likely to not be in a position to contribute. Your donations keep Tails free for everybody else!

en	We are near the end of our campaign to fund Tails in 2024, but quite a way off our goals.

en	We might never have the resources that powerful, malicious actors do, but we know one thing: together, we can punch much above our weight. As we go into the holidays, join us in ensuring that the Internet does not become synonymous with surveillance and censorship. Give the gift of privacy today!

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