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Kali Linux, The Most Advanced Penetration Testing Distribution. Ever. A project by OffSec. @kalilinux @infosec .exchange

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@kalilinux
Kali Linux
4 years
@G_IW @WalsallCouncil Have to admit it’s sort of nice they give kids a roadmap on where to get started. We all know the easiest way to get a kid to do something is to tell them they can’t or should not, then they list specific item not to do. To bad they did not link to
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@kalilinux
Kali Linux
7 years
You can install Kali on *anything*.
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Kali Linux
5 years
Keep your eyes open this week! We are starting up something awesome for everyone…
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Kali Linux
6 years
Kali Linux is 5 years old today!
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Kali Linux
3 months
The xz package, starting from version 5.6.0 to 5.6.1, was found to contain a backdoor. The impact of this vulnerability affected Kali between March 26th to March 29th. If you updated your Kali installation on or after March 26th, it is crucial to apply the latest updates today.
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Kali Linux
5 years
Kali turns 6 years old today! Thanks to everyone for such a successful six years, and here is to many many more!
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Kali Linux
3 months
Thank you!
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It's FOSS
3 months
Happy Birthday to the favorite distro of hackers 🎂 👾 @kalilinux #kali #linux
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Kali Linux
1 year
Happy 10 year birthday to Kali! We are excited to announce the 2023.1 release, available now! With new theme for 2023, desktop updates, new tools. And the premier of Kali Purple, a preview of Kali with a focus on defensive operations.
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Kali Linux
4 months
Kali 2024.1 release is now live! Check out all the details at: Including: Micro Mirror Free Software CDN 2024 Theme Refresh Other Desktop Environment Changes NetHunter Updates New Tools!
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@kalilinux
Kali Linux
5 years
We promised something awesome, so here you go! Kali 2019.4 is live! New theme and desktop environment, new Kali Undercover mode, updated way of doing documentation, package your own tools, full Kali desktop on NetHunter, and more!
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Kali Linux
4 years
Kali 2020.1 is up for download! Big changes yet again, with non-root user by default, a single installer image for multiple desktop enviroments, updates to themes, and more! Not to mention Rootless NetHunter!
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Kali Linux
10 months
Super excited to announce the release of Kali 2023.3! Check out the release blog post at !
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Kali Linux
9 days
Really excited to announce the release of Kali Linux 2024.2! A lot in this release, including the t64 transition, which is a really big deal and has been a lot of work. Special shout out to Arnaud for leading that effort. We also have Gnome 46 desktop,
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Kali Linux
7 years
Kali Revealed, now live and free. Come train with us. |
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Kali Linux
1 year
It’s that time! Kali 2023.2 is out! Featuring Pre-made Hyper-V VM, PipeWire for Xfce and i3 overhaul Reminder: Python PIP changes are still happening 2023.4
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Kali Linux
5 years
Today is the big day! Kali 2019.2 release! Ready for download at This release has MAJOR NetHunter updates, 13 new images and new device support. Thanks to the NetHunter team for pushing this forward and @re4sonkernel for leading this effort.
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Kali Linux
6 years
Kali running on the Windows 10 Subsystem for Linux :
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Kali Linux
3 years
Who is ready for the first Kali release of 2021? Kali Linux 2021.1 is ready for download with DE updates, tool updates, more partnerships with tool authors, support for VMs on Apple Silicon, NetHunter updates, and much more!
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Kali Linux
2 years
Kali Linux 2022.4 is out! * New platforms (Azure, Generic Cloud/OpenStack, QEMU & Vagrant libvirt) * NetHunter Pro - Kali Linux on the @thepine64 PinePhone / PinePhone Pro * New tools * And more Download now!
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Kali Linux
6 years
Kali Linux 2018.4 has been released with lots of tool updates, fixes, and an experimental 64-bit image for the Raspberry Pi 3!
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Kali Linux
6 years
Kali 2018.3 released with an updated kernel, lots of tool updates, and new tool additions!
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Kali Linux
2 months
Want to play around with the xz backdoor? We have a quick blog post detailing how to make a vulnerable Kali install and validate if your system is or is not vulnerable.
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Kali Linux
5 years
Kali Linux 2019.1 has been released with a fresh kernel, ARM improvements and Metasploit 5.0!
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Kali Linux
6 months
Before we wrap up the year, it’s time to get out one last Kali release for 2023. Announcing Kali 2023.4! for a focus on the addition of Hyper-V support to Vagrant, ARM64 Cloud images, support for the Pi 5, and an update to Gnome 45. Check it out!
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@kalilinux
Kali Linux
4 years
Kali is for the children. 👐
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Clutchisback1
4 years
I think @kalilinux is the only OS my daughter (3) has ever used aside from her tablets...I think she approves of the new redesign. #offsec #kali
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Kali Linux
5 years
Oh, lets see what happens when we update Kali today…
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Kali Linux
4 years
Time for the Kali 2020.3 release! Release of Win-Kex, better HiDPI support, standard tool and kernel updates, and laying the ground work for changes to the default shell. Ready for download now!
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Kali Linux
6 years
If you don’t update Kali regularly (*cough*), then your archive-keyring package is outdated, and you’ll get key mismatches when working with our repositories. Sucks for you, but at least you can manually update the new key : wget -q -O - | apt-key add <3
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Kali Linux
6 years
New Kali Linux 2018.2 release, hot out of the oven!
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Kali Linux
5 years
For those of you wondering, Raspberry Pi 4 support is coming soon! We are working on it.
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Kali Linux
6 years
Kali Linux now available in the Microsoft App store - and | Much thanks and appreciation to @tara_msft and @benhillis for making this happen!
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Kali Linux
2 years
Thank you for the birthday wishes!
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It's FOSS
2 years
The famous 'Linux for hackers' @kalilinux turns 9 today.
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Kali Linux
6 years
Kali Linux 2018.1 released | The official, free “Kali Linux Revealed” online course has been launched - register today! | Come train with us!
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Kali Linux
7 years
Kali Linux 2017.3 released ! Get your goods here
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Kali Linux
4 years
Who is ready for a Kali update? 2020.2 is now public! New KDE theme, PowerShell changes, ARM improvements, and much much more!
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Kali Linux
3 years
Super excited to announce the release of Kali Linux 2021.2. Available for download now: This release contains: The 1st release of Kaboxer Introduces Kali Tweaks Totally refreshed Bleeding Edge branches Massive performance increases for Pi And much more!
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Kali Linux
3 years
Kali Linux 2021.3 is live and ready for download! Featuring: Wide compatibility for OpenSSL, New Kali Tools site , NetHunter Smart watch support, and more! Start downloading here
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Kali Linux
2 years
We have a Valentine’s Day surprise for everyone - The first Kali Linux release of 2022 is posted and ready for download! Included in this release is: Visual Refresh New Kali Everything Image Legacy SSH support Accessibility Features & More!
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Kali Linux
2 years
Who is ready for a Monday release of Kali 2022.2? Featuring - Kali Unkaputtbar - BTRFS snapshops! WIn-KeX 3.1 Gnome & KDE Version updates New tools! Terminal Enhancements WPS attacks added to NetHunter And more! Ready for download or update now!
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Kali Linux
5 years
Someone said something about wanting Kali Linux on the Raspberry Pi 4? Up for download now!
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Kali Linux
7 years
Kali Linux 2017.2 Released - As sexy as ever.
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Kali Linux
4 years
Really pleased to announce the release of Kali 2020.4 Tons of changes! Including zsh as a default, partnerships with tool authors, login messages, AWS changes, packaging guidelines, updated Kernel and tools, NetHunter updates, WinKex upgrades and more!
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Kali Linux
4 years
Happy new year! New year is a good time for major changes, and in that spirit we would like to announce a major change in the Kali security model releasing in the upcoming 2020.1 release - Default Non-Root User. Read all about it at .
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Kali Linux
3 years
Kali 2021.4 is ready for download! Check out our release notes at including better Apple M1 support, changes to Samba, updates to GUI and a ton more. Check it out!
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Kali Linux
2 years
Just in time for #BHUSA , we are excited to announce the release of Kali Linux 2022.3! Check out the link to see all about the new features, our new discord server, the latest NetHunter updates, and more! Enjoy BlackHat and DefCon everyone!
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Kali Linux
5 years
Kali shows up in the strangest places…
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Mr. Robot
5 years
We've waited long enough. It's time to get back to work. Watch the first trailer for the Final Season of #MrRobot , premiering 10.6 on @USA_Network .
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Kali Linux
5 years
We are overwhelmed with the community support and all of the kind tweets over the last 24 hours regarding Kali’s birthday. We are very very excited for you to see what the next year will bring. Expect many major changes and exciting developments!
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Kali Linux
5 years
So who needs a 2019.3 Kali release? Get it while it’s hot!
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Kali Linux
7 years
Announcing a new Kali Linux Certification, and a new official Kali book, to be released at @BlackHatEvents USA, 2017
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Kali Linux
5 years
Does NetHunter + KeX + Kali Undercover == The best Windows Phone ever?
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Kali Linux
3 years
Mr. Robot and Kali - All about how the Mr. Robot ARG was solved.
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Kali Linux
11 months
pip install is on the way out! Installing Python packages going forward must be done via APT. Python packages coming from other sources should be installed in virtual environments. Full story:
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Kali Linux
7 years
Now available on Amazon - “Kali Linux Revealed” (paperback) Free online course release on 26th of July - get ready!
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Kali Linux
2 years
Going to the Australian CyberCon? Join us at the Offensive Security booth Tuesday & Wednesday during lunch for a special Kali unveil.
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Kali Linux
2 years
This has been a high demand item, so wanted to tweet this out - Official Kali Linux image is now on Azure This is brand new, so would not be surprised if there are some bumps along the way. Please report any issues to us at .
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Kali Linux
4 years
HoHoHo - @Re4sonKernel brings anyone getting a new Android this year a nice holiday surprise: Install Kali NetHunter without rooting your Android phone
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Kali Linux
4 months
This was sent to me by a friend of the project today, and I wanted to share it with the rest of the community: 🐲Wishing you and your family a joyous and blessed Lunar New Year! May the Year of the #Kali (Dragon) bring you and your loved ones prosperity, and good health!
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Kali Linux
5 years
In case anyone missed it, Kali on the Raspberry Pi 4 dropped today:
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Kali Linux
7 years
Latest Kali Linux updates and 2017.1 release announcement - Get your ISO, VM and ARM images while they're hot!
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Kali Linux
4 years
More details about the look+feel differences and the thought process going on behind the scenes on the newest Kali release.
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daniruiz
4 years
New @Kalilinux 2020.1 release!! 🥳🥳 Find out all new the themes and designs: Kali 2020.1 visual updates | DяA
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Kali Linux
5 years
Looks great!
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kristen 鄺穎賢 ✨
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You mean you don’t use Photoshop to edit your wallpaper and customize the terminal theme for two hours to make your @kalilinux vm more ✨pink✨ the moment you set it up? 💁🏻‍♀️
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Kali Linux
1 year
Happy Birthday Kali Linux!
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Kali Linux
3 years
Kali4Kids - Now with a special edition HTML source code decoder! Kali is for the children! 👐
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Governor Mike Parson
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Through a multi-step process, an individual took the records of at least three educators, decoded the HTML source code, and viewed the SSN of those specific educators. We notified the Cole County prosecutor and the Highway Patrol’s Digital Forensic Unit will investigate.
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Kali Linux
6 years
Have a Raspberry Pi? Want to do full disk encryption? With remote unlock? Well do we have the blog post for you! Update to the instructions allowing remote LUKS unlock on Kali. Secure your leave behind devices!
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Kali Linux
2 years
@nixcraft We never target and try to get new Linux users at all, but we do really get our fair share. While some had to do with Mr. Robot, that slowed down a lot after the show finished its run. Anymore, I think it’s just because we have the best UI. 😎
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Kali Linux
3 years
This is still in development, but we are so excited could not wait any longer to show everyone. Today seemed like the perfect day for this announcement. Check out Kali 4 Kids! This is what all of us wish we had back when we were in school!
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Kali Linux
4 years
Need something fun to kick off your weekend? We just released the new seamless version of Win-KeX for all you WSL 2 users.
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Kali Linux
7 years
We just retired the old BackTrack Forums and Wiki. Goodbye and farewell.
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Kali Linux
5 years
In case you missed it, Powershell was added to the Kali repo late last week. Special thanks to @raphaelhertzog for doing the leg work necessary to make this happen.
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Kali Linux
2 years
With the new update of openvpn 2.6 the deprecated `cipher` option has finally been dropped. If your openvpn client file doesn't work any more try replacing the `cipher` parameter with `data-ciphers` inside the same file.
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Kali Linux
7 years
As promised, here are the Def Con 2017 packet hacking village Kali dojo presentations and workshop walk-throughs -
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Kali Linux
2 years
Having a brief outage on the website tonight thanks to a DDOS that is ongoing. Its good to be loved! 🥰 Things should be back soon.
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Kali Linux
7 years
We’re very excited about the release of the free ebook “Kali Linux Revealed” in 2 days! Watch our twitter account on the 26th.
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Kali Linux
3 months
The 2024.1 release Discord call is being moved to next week, March 22, 2024 1:00 PM Eastern. For an updated calendar invite, please see our blog post. Remember, this call is happening on the OffSec Discord server. Apologies for the short notice!
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Kali Linux
4 months
Kali 2024.1 release is now live! Check out all the details at: Including: Micro Mirror Free Software CDN 2024 Theme Refresh Other Desktop Environment Changes NetHunter Updates New Tools!
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Kali Linux
2 years
New Blog Post - Kali Community Themes Everyone loves the default Kali themes, but some people like too heavily customize their install to make it their own. In this community blog post we discuss customizations some have made along with their configs.
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Kali Linux
4 years
Awesome mid-cycle NetHunter Updates! Big thanks to @Re4sonKernel @kimocoder @PaulWebSec @simonpunk @yesimxev & #DJY Nexus 6P&OP7 refresh Xiaomi Mi 9T more wifi drivers w/injection USB Arsenal for HID and more wlan0 monitor mode for snapdragon SOCs & more
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Kali Linux
5 years
Ok Kali people - What’s your favorite terminal that also supports ligatures? Asking for no reason! 😉
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Kali Linux
6 years
We’ve made a couple of short instructional videos on getting up and running with Kali over WSL on Windows 10, including installation and recovery :
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Kali Linux
7 years
Current status: #BHUSA
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Kali Linux
4 months
Anyone lurking on our git commits can see that @dani_ruiz24 has been busy…
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Kali Linux
6 years
Did you know how easy it is to install #PowerShell in Kali Linux? Our latest post shows you how to get up and running quickly:
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Kali Linux
8 years
Kali Linux 2016.2 released, and other good news -
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Kali Linux
4 years
We have pushed out 2020.1b of Kali. For any of you still experience installer issues this should resolve the last of them. Thanks for the feedback on the various edge conditions, that really helped tracking everything down.
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Kali Linux
7 years
This is how we used to roll, can anyone identify chipsets? ;)
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Kali Linux
7 years
Y’all know about the *searchable* HTML version of “Kali Linux Revealed” which includes additional exercises, right?
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Kali Linux
6 years
~1000 new students signed up to the Kali Linux Revealed free class over the past couple of days. We love it when a plan comes together(™). Come train with us!
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Kali Linux
5 years
We are really, really excited to announce the Kali NetHunter App Store Beta: Super exciting news for Android users using rooted and non-rooted phones. NetHunter or stock Android users both can make use of this.
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Kali Linux
4 years
There are a lot of changes coming with the upcoming Python2 EOL. Here we break down what’s going on and how it impacts Kali. Along with some guidance on how you can contribute to help the community in this transition.
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Kali Linux
3 years
Everyone doing penetration testing knows the pain of needing to use an older tool that no longer works on modern operating systems. To help improve that situation, the Kali team is proud to introduce Kaboxer!
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Kali Linux
6 years
Using Wireguard on Kali Linux - We had been hearing a lot of good things about Wireguard, and wanted to give it a try to see what all the fuss was about. We put together a nice little tutorial on how to get it up, running, and configured on Kali.
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Kali Linux
5 years
Whats everyone’s favorite hardware to run bare metal Kali installs on? Fav server? Fav desktop? Fav laptop? Fav NetHunter device?
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Kali Linux
9 years
Kali Linux 1.1.0 available | Our first dot release in 2 years, with some awesome features
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Kali Linux
6 years
Introducing the officially maintained Kali Linux image in Vagrant Cloud!
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Kali Linux
2 years
In Kali 2021.4 the sound was broken for some users. This can be fixed by running sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade then rebooting the machine. We have released a 2021.4a image with this issue corrected. Happy New Year!
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Kali Linux
5 years
Here is looking at you kid. 👁
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Kali Linux
1 year
We did the Kali song (), and the Kali shoe (). This week we have the Kali puzzle challenge! The Mr. Robot ARG Society has wished Kali Linux happy birthday! Their gift? Some puzzles for you! Prizes include AWE!
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Kali Linux
7 years
Awesomesauce!
@kalilinux ur everywhere
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Kali Linux
1 year
Thanks to @TheRegister for a really nice article about the 10 year birthday of Kali The celebration is not over, more items coming next week!
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Kali Linux
8 years
The next generation of Kali Linux - a real rolling distribution. Version 2016.1 released, get it while it's hot -
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