Is Tails still secure?
Reducing risks when using untrusted computers
Tails can safely run on a computer that has a virus. But Tails cannot always protect you when: Installing from an infected computer. Running Tails on a computer with a compromised BIOS, firmware, or hardware.
What does Tails do?
Tails can be used to operate a computer and access the internet without compromising user identity and data. Since Tails runs separately from the OS installed on a computer and doesn't make use of the computer's hard drive.
What size flash drive for Tails?
Tails is a 1.3 GB download and takes ½ hour to install. Tails can be installed on any USB stick of 8 GB minimum. Tails works on most computers less than 10 years old. You can start again on the other operating system after you shut down Tails.