The 10 best Linux distributions for Ethical Hacking and Pentesting - 2018

Penetration tests with Linux are the best option for each Security Investigator or Ethical Hacker.

Today I will share with you a list of the 10 best Linux Distributions for Ethical Hacking and Pentesting - 2018.

1- Kali Linux

Kali is based on Debian, and was designed primarily for auditing and computer security in general. It is currently maintained by Offensive Security Ltd., which developed the distribution based on the rewriting of BackTrack (also developed by them), a predecessor distribution to Kali, which enjoyed great success among people who were dedicated to this activity.

Kali Linux Ranked number one in the Top 10 of the best Linux Distributions for Ethical Hacking and Pentesting - 2018.

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2- Parrot Security OS

Parrot Security OS is a Linux distribution based on Debian with a focus on computer security. It is designed for penetration testing, evaluation and vulnerability analysis, forensic computer analysis, anonymous web browsing, and practice cryptography. It has a large repository that collects a lot of incredible hacking tools for beginners and experts. It is developed by the Frozenbox Team.

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3- BackBox Linux

BlackBox Linux is a distribution based on Ubuntu Lucid, adapted to be used in security tests. Developed by the BackBox Team. It has been designed and developed with the aim of being quick and easy to use. It maintains its own repository that aims to be always updated with the latest stable version of the most well-known tools used in hacking tests.

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4- BlackArch Linux

BlackArch Linux is a penetration test distribution based on Arch Linux for penetration testers and security researchers. It has more than 1500 hacking tools in the repository. The first launch was in 2013.

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5- Pentoo

Pentoo a distribution of PenTesting based on Gentoo. A nice collection of Hacking tools. The first release was in June 2005. It is somehow an old distribution. We can say that it is outdated.

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6- Samurai Web Testing Framework (Samurai-WTF)

Samurai Web Testing Framework is a "live" distribution of Linux that is preconfigured to perform web audits, the image contains the best free code tools and free tools to test and attack web pages. The developers of this distribution have based the choice of tools on their experience in web audits. It contains only Pentest WebApp tools such as Burpsuite, SQLMap ... and more. The first launch was in 2008.

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7- Network Security Toolkit (NST)

Network Security Toolkit (NST) is a GNU / Linux distribution derived from Fedora, which we can install or run in liveDVD mode, to analyze the possible vulnerabilities of servers and networks.

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8- WifiSlax

WiFiSlax is a GNU / Linux distribution in * .iso format based on Slackware with LiveCD and LiveUSB features designed and designed for security audit and related to computer security in general.

WiFiSlax includes a long list of security and audit tools ready to be used, including numerous port and vulnerability scanners, tools for creating and designing exploits, sniffers, forensic analysis tools and tools for wireless audit, as well as add a series of useful launchers. Developed by an Italian Security Team.

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9- Bugtraq

Bugtraq is a GNU / Linux distribution developed to serve as a powerful tool in security audits, forensic analysis, penetration tests and others, related to computer security. It contains many hacking tools. Developed by Bugtraq-Team, the first launch was in 2012.

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10- Cyborg Hawk

Cyborg Hawk Linux is a completely free distribution for intrusion tests based on Ubuntu (Linux) and developed and designed by and for ethical hackers and pentesters. This distro can be used for network security and evaluation and for digital forensic analysis. It also has several tools focused on testing mobile security and wireless infrastructure.

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