Major Release
Overview
Securonis Linux 3.0 is the biggest Securonis update so far. This version includes many new tools, bug fixes, and theme improvements. Additionally, in this version we're saying goodbye to the Gnome desktop environment. Securonis will no longer offer GNOME versions.
New Features
- FireScorpion Browser - A hardened Firefox customization for privacy and security. Blocks ads and tracking.
- Data Destroyer - A GUI tool that securely erases data by overwriting it.
- System Knight - A client for malware and rootkit scanning.
- OpenMammoth Lite - Migrated to the more stable and faster OpenMammoth Lite edition.
- New Password Manager - The password manager has been redesigned from scratch with a brand new interface.
- New Nuke2System - Nuke2System has been redesigned from scratch as a separate tool.
- New Paranoia - Paranoia has been redesigned from scratch as a separate tool.
- New PhysicalSec - PhysicalSec has been redesigned from scratch as a separate tool.
- System Hardening Settings - Now offers 2 new kernel settings: Performance and Extreme hardening.
- Speedtest - A CLI tool that measures internet speed.
- ColdBootDef - A tool that clears RAM during system shutdown to prevent cold boot attacks.
- Theme Update - New theme added and some icons fixed.
- I2P Router Menu - Interface renewed and bugs fixed.
- System Control Panel - Some unnecessary sections removed and some additional features added.
- System Manager - Some unnecessary sections removed and some additional features added.
Improvements
- Performance improvement - Minor performance improvements made across the system.
- Bug Fixes - Minor bugs in some tools have been fixed.
- Kernel Upgraded - Default kernel upgraded from 6.12.27 to 6.12.30.
Removed Features
- GNOME Desktop Environment - In this version, the GNOME has been completely removed and will no longer be offered.
- Panic Mode - Panic Mode has been removed. Its 3 critical features are now offered as 3 separate tools.
- Netxtrack - Netxtrack, a Wireshark alternative, was removed as it was unnecessary and complex.
- Other Tools - Symonitoring and Netraffic tools have been removed.
Bug Fixes
- Command error issues in Seconionis fixed; error messages are now clearer.
- Auto Start bug in I2P Router Menu fixed.
- Network interface detection issue with OpenMammoth Lite has been fixed.
Developer Notes
- Note: 3.0 is the biggest update so far and the most stable version. I strongly recommend upgrading.
- Note: Firescorpion browser is an extremely hardened browser. You may occasionally experience issues on some websites.
- Note: Firescorpion scored strong in EFF tests and is a strong Tor alternative when used with Seconionis.
- Note: If you encounter any issues, please let me know. I cannot improve Securonis without feedback.
- Note: I know 3.0 came out a bit early, but 2.6 had many bugs. All of them are fixed and many new features have been added.
- Note: I conducted tests with both new and old devices, with AMD and NVIDIA GPUs. Securonis didn't experience any issues.
- Note: We use the open-source NVIDIA driver. For NVIDIA closed-source drivers, type nvidia-driver-guide in the terminal.
- Note: AppArmor isn't active in the Live system. It becomes active once the system is installed.
- Note: As a single developer, I couldn't maintain both MATE and GNOME. Unfortunately, I had to remove GNOME.
- Note: Do you like Securonis new website and logo? I made everything from scratch. More modern and aesthetic.