SecureDrop Workstation 1.4.0 has been released! This version integrates Tor directly in the sd-proxy VM instead of using Whonix, and fixes an issue that prevented USB devices from automatically attaching.

SecureDrop users, we have heard your requests for an updated support experience! We are now providing support directly via Signal, and will be completing a migration away from Redmine on Nov. 3, 2025

SecureDrop Workstation 1.3.0 has been released! This version allows users to import credentials during setup, and updates the Fedora base template to version 42, which re-enables SELinux.

SecureDrop Workstation 1.2.1 has been released! This release introduces a preemptive fix to prevent potential breakage caused by a bad Qubes update. If you've already applied the bad update and are affected, instructions to manually fix it are in our advisory blog post.

SecureDrop 2.12.9 has been released. This version disables upgrades from Ubuntu Focal to Noble, and updates Tor Browser safety-level guidance in the Source Interface. If your SecureDrop is still running Ubuntu Focal, please contact us for assistance in reinstalling with Ubuntu Noble.

On the 14th anniversary of @securedrop.org, we're proud to carry on Aaron Swartz's legacy. SecureDrop is used by over 60 major news outlets worldwide to help sources connect with journalists in a secure and anonymous way. securedrop.org

Usually anything related to setting up and configuring printers gets a bad rap, but recently, the SecureDrop Workstation moved to a "just-works" printing approach. Read how we did it:

👋 Join @freedom.press on Reddit at 2 p.m. EDT for an AMA with @harloholm.es, our director of digital security, and Kevin O’Gorman, a staff engineer @securedrop.org. Ask us anything about whistleblowing or sharing information with the press: www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comme...

SecureDrop Client 0.16.0 has been released! Along with regular dependency updates, this version updates the user interface to include more detailed timestamps of latest source activity, and to use a single typeface across the application. securedrop.org/news/secured...

Ubuntu 20.04 has reached end of life. Any SecureDrop installations that have not upgraded to Ubuntu Server 24.04 (Noble) will automatically take their Source Interfaces offline. If you are already using SecureDrop and your server has not been upgraded, contact us. securedrop.org/news/ubuntu-...

SecureDrop Workstation 1.2.0 has been released! This version brings initial support for driverless printing, making SecureDrop Workstation compatible with a much larger selection of printers.

Ubuntu 20.04 (Focal) is now deprecated for use with SecureDrop Application and Monitor Servers. All new SecureDrop installations should use Ubuntu Server 24.04 (Noble). If you are already using SecureDrop and your server did not upgrade automatically, contact support.

SecureDrop 2.12.8 has just been released, which triggers upgrades to Ubuntu Noble on 100% of Application and Monitor Servers. If either of your servers are not upgraded to Ubuntu Noble with this version installed, please contact support via support.freedom.press. securedrop.org/news/secured...

SecureDrop 2.12.7 has just been released - this version will trigger upgrades to Ubuntu Noble on approximately 40% of all Monitor Servers. If your Application Server has not already been upgraded to Ubuntu Noble, please contact support via support.freedom.press. securedrop.org/news/secured...

SecureDrop 2.12.6 has just been released, which will trigger upgrades to Ubuntu Noble on approximately 20% of all Monitor Servers. If your Application Server has not already been upgraded to Ubuntu Noble, please contact support via support.freedom.press. securedrop.org/news/secured...

SecureDrop 2.12.5 has been released. This version upgrades 100% of Application Servers to Ubuntu Noble. We will begin upgrading Monitor Servers later this week.

Upgrades to Ubuntu Noble are going strong, with approximately 40% of all Application Servers updated. Over the next week, we will push a series of point releases to begin automated upgrades of all remaining Application Servers, with Monitor Servers to follow.

SecureDrop 2.12.3 has been released. This version upgrades about 40% of servers to Ubuntu Noble, and fixes a bug where failing the pre-upgrade migration check could disable automatic updates. securedrop.org/news/secured...

SecureDrop 2.12.2 has been released. This release enables the first phase of automated Noble upgrades and provides an additional check to verify the state of Ethernet interfaces prior to upgrade.

SecureDrop Workstation 1.1.2 has been released! This version removes the “sd-retain-logvm” that was created for forensic analysis purposes in response to a vulnerability disclosed in February.

SecureDrop 2.12.1 has been released. This is an Admin Workstation-only release, which improves the reliability of the semiautomated Ubuntu Noble upgrade when using SSH-over-Tor.

Today we're releasing WEBCAT, a set of open-source tools that enables tamper-proof web applications. This is a major milestone on the path to the next generation of SecureDrop, to provide trustworthy browser-based encryption. securedrop.org/news/introdu...

SecureDrop 2.12.0 has been released, adding support for Ubuntu Noble, plus a semiautomated upgrade process. Administrators can upgrade themselves before April 15 or wait for our automated upgrade process after that date.

Missed out on our presentation at #RightsCon? Don't worry, we've posted the recording and slides of Kunal Mehta's intro to the new #SecureDrop Workstation on our blog. In 15 minutes, learn about the technology behind the Workstation and how it improves on the classic workflow.

SecureDrop 2.12.0 is scheduled to be released on March 18, adding support for Ubuntu Noble, plus a semiautomated upgrade process. Administrators will have three weeks following the release to perform the semiautomated upgrade, or wait for our automated upgrade process after that period.

Over the next two months, all SecureDrops will have their underlying Ubuntu OS upgraded from 20.04 (“Focal”) to 24.04 (“Noble”). This is the fifth version of Ubuntu we've supported, and for the first time, we're going to support an automated, in-place upgrade. Learn about the technical details:

Hello! 👋 SecureDrop is an open source whistleblower submission system developed by @freedom.press. You can now also follow us here on Bluesky for release announcements, directory additions, and other project updates.