Tor Browser 13.5.6 Released - What's New!

For Windows, macOS, and Linux users, Firefox has been updated to 115.16.0esr, with additional fixes like removing the hash check on updates (bug tor-browser#42737) and implementing the YEC 2024 Takeover for Desktop Stable (bug tor-browser#43098). The Tor Browser 13.5.6 has been released with crucial security updates for Firefox and several enhancements and bug fixes across all platforms. Notably, NoScript has been updated to version 11.4.40, and issues such as download spam prevention affecting browser extensions have been resolved (bug tor-browser#42832). Windows and macOS users benefit from continued support for older systems, including Windows 7/8 and macOS versions 10.12-10.14 (bug tor-browser#42747). Android users will see an update to GeckoView 115.16.0esr and the YEC 2024 Takeover for Android Stable (bug tor-browser#43099).

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