Popular Tools in Kali Linux
Here’s our list of best Kali Linux tools that will allow you to assess the security of web-servers and help in performing hacking and pen-testing.
1. Nmap
-----> Nmap or “Network Mapper” is one of the most popular tools on Kali Linux for information gathering. In other words, to get insights about the host, its IP address, OS detection, and similar network security details (like the number of open ports and what they are).
-----> And it will scan the devices connected to the network.
2. Aircrack-ng
-----> Aircrack-ng is a tool that comes pre-installed in Kali Linux and is used for wifi network security and hacking. Aircrack
is an all in one packet sniffer, WEP and WPA/WPA2 cracker, analyzing
tool and a hash capturing tool.
-----> It is a tool used for wifi hacking.
It mainly focuses on 4 areas:
- Monitoring: Captures cap, packet, or hash files.
- Attacking: Performs deauthentication or creates fake access points
- Testing: Checking the wifi cards or driver capabilities
- Cracking: Various security standards like WEP or WPA PSK.
3. Metasploit
-----> The Metasploit Framework is a Ruby-based, modular penetration testing platform that enables you to write, test, and execute exploit code. The Metasploit Framework contains a suite of tools that you can use to test security vulnerabilities, enumerate networks, execute attacks, and evade detection.
4. Wire shark
Wireshark is the most popular network analyzer that comes baked in with Kali
Linux. It can be categorized as one of the best Kali Linux tools for
network sniffing as well.
5. Burp Suite Scanner
Burp Suite Scanner is a fantastic web security analysis tool. Unlike other web application
security scanner, Burp offers a GUI and quite a few advanced tools.
However, the community edition restricts the
features to only some essential manual tools. For professionals, you
will have to consider upgrading. Similar to the previous tool, this
isn’t open source either.
6. John the Ripper
John the Ripper works by using the dictionary method favored by attackers as the easiest way
to guess a password. It takes text string samples from a word list using
common dictionary words.
Differentiator: It is a free tool that is
easy to use and it is aimed squarely at password cracking.
7. King Phisher
Phishing attacks are very common nowadays. And, King Phisher tool
helps test, and promote user awareness by simulating real-world
phishing attacks. For obvious reasons, you will need permission to
simulate it on a server content of an organization
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