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Section: Tools & Resources · Penetration testing distribution
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Kali Linux
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Kali Linux is a Debian-derived Linux distribution designed for digital forensics and penetration testing. Kali Linux is preinstalled with numerous penetration-testing programs, including nmap (a port scanner), Wireshark (a packet analyzer), John the Ripper (a password cracker), and Aircrack-ng (a…
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Awesome CTF
Section: Operating Systems · Based on Debian.
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Awesome Penetration Testing
Section: Operating System Distributions · Rolling Debian-based GNU/Linux distribution designed for penetration testing and digital forensics.
ActiveScore 83
Awesome Security
Section: Scanning / Pentesting · Kali Linux is a Debian-derived Linux distribution designed for digital forensics and penetration testing. Kali Linux is preinstalled with numerous penetration-testing programs, including nmap (a port scanner), Wireshark (a packet analyzer), John the Ripper (a password cracker), and Aircrack-ng (a…
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Awesome UNIX
Section: Unique Linux Distributions/Related Projects · Kali Linux is a Debian-derived Linux distribution designed for digital forensics and penetration testing. It is maintained and funded by Offensive Security Ltd .
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Maps, Geolocation and Transport
Section: Virtual Machines/Linux distributions
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Section: Security Tools · is an open source project that is maintained and funded by Offensive Security, a provider of world-class information security training and penetration testing services.
SlowScore 61
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