Tor Browser 12.0.4: What's new in the latest stable version
In our previous post, about the new Mullvad Browser web browser, we have noticed that it is based on the first available version of the new Tor Browser 12 series. Consequently, and given that this launch is quite fresh, that is, it has not even been announced for a month, today we will take advantage of this post to learn about and explore the news about "Tor Browser 12.0.4".
And in case, you don't know anything or just a little bit about Tor Browser web browser, keep in mind that, Tor Browser is a free, open, free and multiplatform application that allows anyone to explore the traditional (visible) and deep (hidden) Internet with excellent protection facilities oriented towards the anonymity, security and privacy, through the so-called Tor network. What it manages to make it almost impossible to trace the user's real IP and other important data.
Mullvad Browser: New cross-platform web browser available
But, before starting this post about the new web browser "Tor Browser 12.0.4", we recommend that you then explore the previous related post:
Tor Browser 12.0.4: First version of the 12 series
What's New in Tor Browser 12.0.4 Stable Release
According to official announcement dated 18/03/2023, from the Tor Browser development team, some of the news (corrections, changes and improvements) Included in this release are:
- This version upgrades the base to Firefox version to 102.9.0 ESR, including bug fixes, stability improvements, and important security updates. Including, Firefox 111 Android-specific security updates.
- Includes updated NoScript 11.4.18 plugin. But in addition, it adds the fix for bug 41598 that prevents NoScript from being removed or disabled until the core functionality has been migrated to Tor Browser.
- Adds various fixes for various bugs: Such as the error 41603 (which now allows you to customize the creation of MOZ_SOURCE_URL). In addition to, bug 41659 (which now allows adding canonical color definitions to the base browser) and bug 41542 (which now allows disabling the creation of a default profile).
In case you want to go deeper into all the news of said launch, the change log is available at the following link: Changelog. While, in case of direct download, it can be done through the following links: 32-bit (sig) / 64-bit (sig).
And finally, if you are one of those who likes to try and experiment with the newest possible, Tor Browser also currently has the version 12.5a4, in state (alpha/experimental), dated 22/03/04, which you can see and try through the following link.
Summary
In summary, "Tor Browser 12.0.4" is the new stable version and the first of the 12 series, of the already known Open source, free and cross-platform web browser, focused on the field of computer security, privacy and anonymity. Which, without a doubt, and as usual, is worth trying. In order to experience first-hand the timely and valuable fixes, improvements and innovations implemented by its great development team.
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