restic | v0.18.0

restic v0.18.0 released on 27-03-2025

restic v0.18.0 is out now. This release introduces crucial security improvements and bug fixes that enhance the reliability of the backup service.

Users need to visit the product GitHub or official pages for more information.

What’s in this release

• Security measures implemented to mitigate attacks on the content-defined chunking algorithm.
• Significant bug fixes, including issues with long file path timestamps on Windows and handling of disappeared backup source files.
• Enhancements such as JSON support for commands and new sorting options for output.

Upgrade notes

• Requires Go 1.23 or newer; ensure your environment is updated accordingly.
• If you encounter issues, consider rolling back to the previous version until compatibility is ensured.

We invite users to share their comments on their experience with this release.