Kali Linux is one of the most popular Linux distributions nowadays, thanks to the popularity of the hacker community and one of the most famous technology series "Mr. Robot". That distribution is used to audit information systems, to perform a correct Pentesting to the organizations thanks to its pre-installed programs.
The main reason why hackers prefer it.
The reason why many computer professionals use it is just because it has a lot of programs related to computer security, so it would be very difficult to use debian or ubuntu for this purpose, since we have to install all the packages and programs to turn it into a machine related to computer security, so we use Kali Linux that already has installed the tools that we are likely to use. It has a lot of tools for computer security and ethical hacking.
Most used Kali Linux programs
- WiresharkScan all traffic passing through your local network and check for possible intruders.
- MetasploitA tool used for many purposes but the most common is to attack machines with exploits created through a database compiled by the metasploit framework.
- nmapOne of my favorites, normally the use that is given is to scan the ports opened by some hosts in our network or public networks.
- SET: an application for social engineering attacks, phishiong pharming and so on.
- ArmitageIt works like metasploit only it is more visual, and you can make different attacks on a host.
- Aircrackwi-fi password cracking: used to crack wi-fi passwords
Installation steps:
- Download the Kali ISO from the official site: https://www.kali.org/downloads/
- Download the RUFUS software (there you will find the Link): http://34.227.63.65/descargar-rufus/
- Install Kali in memory with the program RUFUS
- Bootea from memory - search Filetech's youtube (if you don't know how we teach you)
- Follow the installation steps
- Finally you will have installed Kali Linux