What Version of Linux Do Hackers Use?
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Kali Linux is the most widely known Linux distro for ethical hacking and penetration testing. Kali Linux is developed by Offensive Security and previously by BackTrack. Kali Linux is based on Debian. It comes with a large amount of penetration testing tools from various fields of security and forensics.

What OS do hackers use?

Top 10 Operating Systems for Ethical Hackers and Penetration Testers (2020 List)

  • Kali Linux. …
  • BackBox. …
  • Parrot Security Operating System. …
  • DEFT Linux. …
  • Network Security Toolkit. …
  • BlackArch Linux. …
  • Cyborg Hawk Linux. …
  • GnackTrack.

What is the most secure version of Linux?

Most Secure Linux Distros

  • Qubes OS. If you are looking for the most secure Linux distro for your desktop here, Qubes comes up at the top. …
  • Tails. Tails are one of the best most Secure Linux Distros out there after Parrot Security OS. …
  • Parrot Security OS. …
  • Kali Linux. …
  • Whonix. …
  • Discreete Linux. …
  • Linux Kodachi. …
  • BlackArch Linux.
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