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Kali Linux 2020.2 Release

May 12, 2020

Despite the turmoil in the world, we are thrilled to be bringing you an awesome update with Kali Linux 2020.2! And it is available for immediate download.

Many outstanding discoveries have been made by our vibrant NetHunter community since 2020.1, so we have decided to publish a mid-term release to showcase these amazing developments on selected devices.

Kali Linux 2020.1a Release

March 3, 2020

g0tmi1k

Kali Linux Releases

Just a quick update to the 2020.1 release we put out last month. We made some major changes to the installers, and some people had a few issues with some of the images we released. So, we made some slight…

Kali Everywhere!

February 19, 2020

re4son

Kali Linux Tutorials

There was some recent noise around children and their use of Kali, so Re4son stepped up with a new way to run Kali in locations where it may have been hard to in the past. This allows you to run…

Kali Linux 2020.1 Release

January 28, 2020

g0tmi1k

Kali Linux Releases

We are here to kick off our first release of the decade, with Kali Linux 2020.1! Available for immediate download.

Kali Default Non-Root User

December 31, 2019

elwood

Kali Linux News

For years now, Kali has inherited the default root user policy from BackTrack. As part of our evaluation of Kali tools and policies we have decided to change this and move Kali to a “traditional default non-root user” model. This change will be part of the 2020.1 release, currently scheduled for late January. However, you will notice this change in the weekly images starting now.

Download Kali Linux

Download Kali Linux – our most advanced penetration testing platform we have ever made. Available in 32 bit, 64 bit, and ARM flavors, as well as a number of specialized builds for many popular hardware platforms. Kali can always be updated to the newest version without the need for a new download.

Kali Documentation

Whether you are a seasoned veteran or a novice – our multi-language Kali Linux documentation site will have something you need to know about Kali Linux. Multiple scenarios and “recipes” are available, allowing you to easily create custom complex images with ease, such as the Kali Linux ISO of Doom.

Kali Training

Interested in jump-starting your infosec career? Looking to improve your command of Linux? Your journey starts here! Dive into Kali Linux Revealed, a free online training course that prepares you to become a Kali Linux Certified Professional. Get Started Today.

Kali Community

Kali Linux, with its BackTrack lineage, has a vibrant and active community. With active Kali forums, IRC Channel, Kali Tools listings, an open bug tracker system and community provided tool suggestions – there are many ways for you to get involved in Kali Linux today. Joining the community is easy – don’t hesitate; jump right in!

Offensive Security

Offensive Security was born out of the belief that the only real way to achieve sound defensive security is through an offensive mindset and approach. Kali Linux is one of several Offensive Security projects – funded, developed and maintained as a free and open-source penetration testing platform.