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Kali Linux Tools

Kali Linux includes a wide array of pre-installed hacking and penetration testing tools categorized into various functions such as information gathering, vulnerability scanning, web application exploitation, and more. Popular tools include Nmap for network scanning, Burp Suite for web vulnerability testing, and Metasploit Framework for penetration testing. The document emphasizes the ethical and legal use of these tools for security research and penetration testing.

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Kali Linux Tools

Kali Linux includes a wide array of pre-installed hacking and penetration testing tools categorized into various functions such as information gathering, vulnerability scanning, web application exploitation, and more. Popular tools include Nmap for network scanning, Burp Suite for web vulnerability testing, and Metasploit Framework for penetration testing. The document emphasizes the ethical and legal use of these tools for security research and penetration testing.

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Hacking Tools in Kali Linux

Kali Linux comes pre-installed with hundreds of hacking and penetration testing tools. Below is a categorized
list of the most popular tools used by ethical hackers:

1. Information Gathering (OSINT & Reconnaissance)


- Nmap - Network scanning and enumeration.
- Whois - Domain information lookup.
- theHarvester - Collects emails, subdomains, and IPs from public sources.
- Recon-ng - Web reconnaissance automation tool.
- Maltego - OSINT and link analysis tool.

2. Vulnerability Scanning
- Nikto - Web vulnerability scanner.
- OpenVAS - Open-source vulnerability assessment tool.
- Sqlmap - Automated SQL injection tool.

3. Web Application Exploitation


- Burp Suite - Web vulnerability scanner and penetration testing.
- OWASP ZAP - Open-source web application scanner.
- XSSer - Automated cross-site scripting (XSS) tool.

4. Password Cracking & Exploitation


- John the Ripper - Fast password cracking tool.
- Hashcat - Advanced password recovery tool.
- Hydra - Brute force attack tool for passwords.

5. Wireless Network Hacking


- Aircrack-ng - WEP/WPA password cracking tool.
- Reaver - WPA2 brute-force attack tool.
- Wireshark - Packet sniffer and network analyzer.

6. Exploitation Frameworks
- Metasploit Framework - The most powerful penetration testing framework.
- BeEF (Browser Exploitation Framework) - Exploits browser vulnerabilities.
7. Reverse Engineering & Malware Analysis
- Radare2 - Open-source reverse engineering tool.
- Ghidra - NSA-developed reverse engineering tool.
- Binwalk - Extracts and analyzes binary files and firmware.

8. Sniffing & Traffic Analysis


- Wireshark - Network traffic analysis.
- tcpdump - Command-line packet analyzer.
- Ettercap - Man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack tool.

9. Post-Exploitation & Privilege Escalation


- Empire - Post-exploitation framework.
- PowerSploit - PowerShell-based post-exploitation framework.

10. Social Engineering & Phishing


- Social Engineering Toolkit (SET) - Phishing, spear-phishing, and more.
- Evilginx - Advanced phishing tool for capturing credentials.

11. Forensics & Digital Investigation


- Autopsy - Digital forensics platform.
- Volatility - Memory forensics and analysis.
- ExifTool - Extracts metadata from images and files.

12. Anonymity & Privacy Tools


- Tor Browser - Anonymous web browsing.
- Proxychains - Chains multiple proxies for anonymity.
- VPN (OpenVPN) - Encrypts and secures online traffic.

Want to try these tools? Each tool has its own usage and learning curve. If you need guidance on installing,
configuring, or using any of these tools, feel free to ask!

**Note:** These tools should be used ethically and legally for penetration testing and security research only.

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