Hacking is the most advanced and professional activity in which a hacker can access and modify your web application, software, hardware after breaking weak securities of the victim device. It can be used in either offensive or non-offensive ways.
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Here, the list of the top 7 Linux distributions for Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security in 2021.
1.Kali Linux
No doubt, Kali Linux is a favorite operating system of a certified ethical hacker. Inside it, you will find more than 600 penetration testing tools, which you can use for free. It is the most advanced and secured operating system for ethical hacking and penetration testing. Kali Linux came out of the top for a straightforward reason that it is user-friendly. It is a Debian-based Linux distro that is maintained and funded by offensive security. Before releasing Kali Linux, it came into existence with another name called backtrack.
link :-) https://www.kali.org
2.Parrot security os
Parrot security is one of the toughest competitors of Kali Linux as it is resource-friendly and easy to use. This operating system is also a Debian-based Linux distro for ethical hacking, penetration testing, and anonymity. Comparing to Kali Linux, it's lightweight and contained more pre-installed pen-testing tools. You can use this operating system either by installation or by live persistent USB. It is available with both KDE and MATE desktop.
link :-) https://www.parrotsec.org
3.Black arch Linux
Comparing with other Linux distro, Black Arch Linux consumes more resources and data of your device. It has about 2600 pentesting tools inside, which are rarely available in any other Linux distribution. If you are a pro-Linux user, you can install and run it on your device as its installation process is tough, especially for beginners. It is an Arch Linux-based distro designed for Penetration tester and Security Researcher. You can also install it on your virtual machine. As a beginner, I will not recommend you install it on your device. Make sure you use at least a 32 GB USB drive for making a bootable iso of black arch Linux.
link :-) https://blackarch.org
4.Kodachi
Kodachi is one of the best Debian-based distribution that filters all network traffic through secured VPN and a tor network. It also anonymizes the user network location. This distro attempt to clean up after last use and to remove traces from your device. Without the anonymous system, hacking is meaningless. You can easily download and install it on your PC with a bootable USB drive or CD.
link :-) https://distrowatch.com
5.Qubes OS
Invisible things lab develops a most advanced security-oriented desktop operating system whose name is Qubes. It is well known for its securities from isolation. In today's world, most ethical hackers and penetration testers use this OS for security purposes. It was also available with both 32 bit and 64-bit drives. You can easily hide your entire system with cubes. Make sure your device must be capable of fulfilling the minimum requirements to run on your PC.
link :-) https://www.qubes-os.org
6. Whonix
Belonging to the Linux family, Whonix is also a Debian GNU/Linux-based distro designed for anonymity and security purposes. It is the only operating system that provides a gateway and a workstation by using a virtual machine. You can easily use its gateway to connect with other Linux distribution. Its installation process is quite similar to another operating system.
link :-) https://www.whonix.org
7. Tails OS
Comparing to Qubes and whonix, Tails OS is much lighter and easy to use with similar features. It also a security-focused Debian-based Linux distribution that deals with privacy and anonymity. TAILS stands for The Amnesic Incognito Live System. It is funded and promoted by the Tor project. Whether securities is slightly lesser than cubes and whonix, but it doesn't affect your hard drive. It is also called a portable hacking machine.
link :-) https://Tails.boum.org
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