Debian-based Linux distribution for penetration testing
Kali Linux
Developer
Offensive Security
OS family
Linux (Unix-like)
Working state
Active
Source model
Open-source
Initial release
13 March 2013 (11 years ago) (2013-03-13)[1]
Latest release
2024.1[2] / 28 February 2024; 59 days ago (28 February 2024)
Repository
pkg.kali.org
Update method
Rolling release
Package manager
APT (several front-ends available)
Platforms
x86, x86-64, armel, armhf
Kernel type
Monolithic (Linux)
Default user interface
Xfce,[3] GNOME,[3] KDE[3]
License
GNU General Public License v3.0
Official website
www.kali.org
Support status
Active
Kali Linux is a Linux distribution designed for digital forensics and penetration testing.[4] It is maintained and funded by Offensive Security.[5] The software is based on the Debian Testing branch: most packages Kali uses are imported from the Debian repositories.[6]
Kali Linux has approximately 600[7] penetration-testing programs (tools), including Armitage (a graphical cyber attack management tool), Nmap (a port scanner), Wireshark (a packet analyzer), metasploit (penetration testing framework), John the Ripper (a password cracker), sqlmap (automatic SQL injection and database takeover tool), Aircrack-ng (a software suite for penetration-testing wireless LANs), Burp suite and OWASP ZAP web application security scanners,[8][9] etc.[10]
It was developed by Mati Aharoni and Devon Kearns of Offensive Security through the rewrite of BackTrack, their previous information security testing Linux distribution based on Knoppix.[citation needed] The tagline of Kali Linux and BackTrack is "The quieter you become, the more you are able to hear", which is displayed on some backgrounds, see this example.
Kali Linux's popularity grew when it was featured in multiple episodes of the TV series Mr. Robot. Tools highlighted in the show and provided by Kali Linux include Bluesniff, Bluetooth Scanner (btscanner), John the Ripper, Metasploit Framework, Nmap, Shellshock, and Wget.[11][12][13]
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