Penetration-Testing Distro Kali Linux 2016.2 Released (kali.org) 54
prisoninmate writes: What's Kali Linux 2016.2? Well, it's an updated Live ISO image of the popular GNU/Linux distribution designed for ethical hackers and security professionals who want to harden the security of their networks, which contains the latest software versions and enhancements for those who want to deploy the OS on new systems. It's been quite some time since the last update to the official Kali Linux Live ISOs and new software releases are announced each day, which means that the packages included in the previous Kali Linux images are very old, and bugs and improvements are always implemented in the most recent versions of the respective security tools. Best of all, the new Kali Linux 2016.2 release comes in KDE, MATE, Xfce, LXDE, and Enlightenment E17 flavors.
Their blog also points out that Kali recently appeared in an episode of Mr. Robot.
Their blog also points out that Kali recently appeared in an episode of Mr. Robot.
It would be a great pentest distro... (Score:2, Insightful)
If they removed all "call home" and other tracking features
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Would you kindly provide some relevant source/evidence about these alleged "call home" and "other tracking features"?
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Yes.
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I enjoy it. It's actually a nice feeling to see real commands (and parameters!) used and even one or two scenarios that don't have barf factors. It's more psychological than computer though. I'd give it 75%/25% psych/comp.
I'm sure I'm not the only one who's hit pause to check out the commands and syntax for realism....
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Why not watch it and form your own opinion?
How would we know what opinion to form if we don't have someone else's opinion first?
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Mr Robot is very hit or miss, specially this last season, but it has overall very realistic depictions of modern hacking. They're not hacking the Gibson.
Pentration Testing OS (Score:4, Interesting)
There are always destructive teenagers that get a hold of it and cause mayhem which is what I'd previously associated it with. Defcon videos (as beautiful for the mind as TED talks) has changed my perception of Kali from a script kiddie OS to a legitimate tool for penetration testers in a professional environment. I was surprised how many Defcon videos mention it or base their entire presentation around it. I've never used it nor have the desire to but I really like what the hacker community is doing with it legitimately. Defcon videos have gone a long way towards changing my opinion of Kali. Coincidentally, I've been watching them for the past couple of days (there are a LOT of videos), some really interesting stuff in there that feeds the creative mind. I'll never have a use for any of the info but it's cool to see them think out of the box. I mean anyone can appreciate creativity no matter what form it takes.
Re: Pentration Testing OS (Score:1)
So if I use this tool that is designed to penetrate security, and don't commit a crime, then I haven't committed a crime. Yet if I pick up a firearm and don't shoot anyone I can be a criminal. Thought crime?
Also on phone! (Score:2)
So, you can even be more covert using Kali in public places without attracting attention with a laptop.
"Best of all..."? (Score:1)
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Like it or not, WMs are pretty much a necessity for modern computers, even if you're to work mostly on the command line.
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On which situations, exactly? For workstations or laptops WMs increase productivity, even if you only use CLI tools. There's a good reason Kali is offering different WM flavors for a distro whose specialized tools are 90% command-line based.
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--Just fyi, you can copypasta in a Linux TTY using ' gpm ' + mouse, or GNU ' screen ' ( Ctrl-[ , space to mark beginning, arrows to move, space again to mark end, Ctrl-] to paste. )
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Why would you use arcane keystrokes like Ctrl-[ Ctrl-] when you could just boot straight into Emacs instead!
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Fair enough. Agreed.
Function? (Score:2)
* It's been a long time since the last release
* We've put all the updates into a new version to save time updating old releases
* You can now download it from our website
* We fixed a load of bugs
* Auto installs are easier
* You can change the GUI
Is that it? What about new features? What would I be able to do with this release that I couldn't do with an old one? What new "super powers" will it give me?
If I was marketing a software tool intended for techni
Let's be honest (Score:5, Funny)
How many of these testers have achieved penetration before?