SecureDrop
@securedrop.org
An open-source whistleblower submission system (https://securedrop.org/) — a project of @freedom.press
SecureDrop is building the next generation of anonymity tools for whistleblowers. SecureDrop software engineer Cory Myers and ETH Zurich researcher Felix Linker gave a talk in Montreal earlier this month about our new, custom messaging protocol:
Security Analysis of SecureDrop Protocol Presented at IETF 124
SecureDrop software engineer Cory Myers and ETH Zurich researcher Felix Linker gave a talk entitled ”SecureDrop — From Design to Analysis” to the Usable Formal Methods Research Group at the 124th meet...
securedrop.org
November 14, 2025 at 9:19 PM
SecureDrop is building the next generation of anonymity tools for whistleblowers. SecureDrop software engineer Cory Myers and ETH Zurich researcher Felix Linker gave a talk in Montreal earlier this month about our new, custom messaging protocol:
SecureDrop Workstation 1.5.0 has been released! This version simplifies the installation process by allowing you to install a bootstrap package from the Qubes-Contrib repo, and removes the remaining dependencies on Whonix.
SecureDrop Workstation 1.5.0 Released
This version simplifies installation via a bootstrap package from the Qubes-Contrib repo, and removes the existing dependencies on Whonix
securedrop.org
October 20, 2025 at 8:40 PM
SecureDrop Workstation 1.5.0 has been released! This version simplifies the installation process by allowing you to install a bootstrap package from the Qubes-Contrib repo, and removes the remaining dependencies on Whonix.
Tor is a critical component that helps make SecureDrop an effective tool for connecting journalists with anonymous sources.
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October 17, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Tor is a critical component that helps make SecureDrop an effective tool for connecting journalists with anonymous sources.
Learn more about @torproject.org's efforts to Free the Internet:
Learn more about @torproject.org's efforts to Free the Internet:
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🚨 PSA: Do you have information to share with news outlets that have lost access to report from the Pentagon?
You can share it while protecting your anonymity using @securedrop.org:
You can share it while protecting your anonymity using @securedrop.org:
October 14, 2025 at 5:50 PM
🚨 PSA: Do you have information to share with news outlets that have lost access to report from the Pentagon?
You can share it while protecting your anonymity using @securedrop.org:
You can share it while protecting your anonymity using @securedrop.org:
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🚨 PSA: Are you a current or former federal employee and have information that you'd like to share with the press?
You can share it while protecting your anonymity using @securedrop.org:
You can share it while protecting your anonymity using @securedrop.org:
October 7, 2025 at 2:25 PM
🚨 PSA: Are you a current or former federal employee and have information that you'd like to share with the press?
You can share it while protecting your anonymity using @securedrop.org:
You can share it while protecting your anonymity using @securedrop.org:
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🚨 PSA: Journalists in Gaza are being targetted to prevent reporting on a UN-acknowledged program of genocide.
If you are an IDF member with information that could save lives and bring the war to a close, consider sharing it with the press safely via @securedrop.org:
If you are an IDF member with information that could save lives and bring the war to a close, consider sharing it with the press safely via @securedrop.org:
October 2, 2025 at 4:11 PM
🚨 PSA: Journalists in Gaza are being targetted to prevent reporting on a UN-acknowledged program of genocide.
If you are an IDF member with information that could save lives and bring the war to a close, consider sharing it with the press safely via @securedrop.org:
If you are an IDF member with information that could save lives and bring the war to a close, consider sharing it with the press safely via @securedrop.org:
We're simplifying how SecureDrop Workstation is installed!
Previously, users needed to manually download and verify an OpenPGP key; now we're eliminating that step without compromising on security.
Learn more in our blog post:
Previously, users needed to manually download and verify an OpenPGP key; now we're eliminating that step without compromising on security.
Learn more in our blog post:
Bootstrapping SecureDrop Workstation via Qubes-Contrib
An upcoming release of SecureDrop Workstation will simplify the installation process by utilizing a bootstrap package hosted in Qubes OS’s “Contrib” repository.
securedrop.org
October 2, 2025 at 2:48 PM
We're simplifying how SecureDrop Workstation is installed!
Previously, users needed to manually download and verify an OpenPGP key; now we're eliminating that step without compromising on security.
Learn more in our blog post:
Previously, users needed to manually download and verify an OpenPGP key; now we're eliminating that step without compromising on security.
Learn more in our blog post:
SecureDrop 2.12.10 has been released. This is a Journalist and Admin Workstation-only release, which adds support for the recent Tails 7 version.
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SecureDrop 2.12.10 Released
This is a Journalist and Admin Workstation-only release, which adds support for the recent Tails 7 version
securedrop.org
September 24, 2025 at 8:26 PM
SecureDrop 2.12.10 has been released. This is a Journalist and Admin Workstation-only release, which adds support for the recent Tails 7 version.
securedrop.org/news/secured...
securedrop.org/news/secured...
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 Workstation 1.4.0 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.org
September 10, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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
We’re changing how we deliver support to SecureDrop users
We are now providing support directly via Signal and will be completing a migration away from Redmine on Nov. 3, 2025
securedrop.org
September 10, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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 1.3.0 released
This version includes an improved installation experience by allowing users to import credentials during setup, and updates the base Fedora template.
securedrop.org
August 7, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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.
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.
Advisory: SecureDrop Workstation 1.2.1 Released
We have released SecureDrop Workstation 1.2.1. This release applies a preemptive fix to SecureDrop Workstation so that future updates will …
securedrop.org
July 14, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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.
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.
If your SecureDrop is still running Ubuntu Focal, please contact us for assistance in reinstalling with Ubuntu Noble.
SecureDrop 2.12.9 released
This version disables upgrades from Ubuntu Focal to Noble and updates Tor Browser safety-level guidance in the Source Interface
securedrop.org
July 10, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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.
If your SecureDrop is still running Ubuntu Focal, please contact us for assistance in reinstalling with Ubuntu Noble.
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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
SecureDrop is used by over 60 major news outlets worldwide to help sources connect with journalists in a secure and anonymous way.
securedrop.org
June 30, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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
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:
Read how we did it:
Implementing ‘just-works’ printing in SecureDrop Workstation
The SecureDrop Workstation moved to ‘just works’ printing approach. This is how we did it.
securedrop.org
June 12, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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:
Read how we did it:
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👋 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...
Ask us anything about whistleblowing or sharing information with the press: www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comme...
June 10, 2025 at 5:06 PM
👋 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...
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.
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securedrop.org
June 5, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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...
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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.
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Ubuntu Focal has reached end of life
Ubuntu 20.04 (Focal) 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.
securedrop.org
May 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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.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.
SecureDrop Workstation 1.2.0 released
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.
securedrop.org
May 13, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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.
Ubuntu Focal is approaching end of life
Ubuntu 20.04 (Focal) is now deprecated for use with SecureDrop Application and Monitor Servers
securedrop.org
May 9, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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.
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May 8, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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.
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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.
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SecureDrop Noble Upgrade Progress
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 rem...
securedrop.org
May 7, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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.
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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.org/news/secured...
SecureDrop Noble Upgrade Progress
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 rem...
securedrop.org
May 6, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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.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.
SecureDrop Noble Upgrade Progress
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 rem...
securedrop.org
May 5, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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 Noble Upgrade Progress
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 rem...
securedrop.org
April 30, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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.