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While Tails reported that no direct attacks against users had stemmed from these changes, they expressed significant concern about the potential for abuse. Their investigation involved meticulous data analysis to determine the scope of information being shared. After extensive observation, Tails decided to remove Balena Etcher from its recommended tools and replaced it with Rufus for Windows installations. For Mac users, Tails is exploring alternative applications, suggesting options like the DD command or the Raspberry Pi Imager as potential safe substitutes.