Hacker's Best Operating System
Hi Friends, Most of my friends asked me about which
operating system is best for hackers and for doing hacking activities
like hacking wireless network passwords, network sniffers,reverse
engineering tools, application hacking tools and
other encrypting and spoofing hacking tools. Today i will share with you which
operating system I use for hacking activities. My favorite operating system is
Backtrack Linux and Windows XP not because they are easier to use but
because i love their vast functionality and features. But you can also give a
try to Matriux Operating System and knoppix , Matriux OS is just awesome but
its still under construction as designers are still working on it and patching
it. Now lets discuss more about functionality of Backtrack operating system. I
will not discuss more about windows XP because its so easy to understand that
it needs no explanation.
Best Operating System : Backtrack Linux
BackTrack is a Linux-based penetration testing arsenal that
aids security professionals in the ability to perform assessments in a purely
native environment dedicated to hacking.
Regardless if you’re making BackTrack your primary operating
system, booting from a Live DVD, or using your favourite thumb drive,
BackTrack has been customized down to every package, kernel configuration,
script and patch solely for the purpose of the penetration tester.
BackTrack is intended for all audiences from the most savvy
security professionals to early newcomers to the information security field.
BackTrack promotes a quick and easy way to find and update the largest database
of security tool collection to-date.
Back Track is quite possibly the most comprehensive Linux
distribution of security tools. Both hackers and crackers can appreciate the
features of this distribution. For black-hat hackers, it provides an easy
access to software that facilitates exploitations for secured systems and other
reverse engineering. For white-hatters, it is a penetration tester that finds
holes in a security scheme. See, everybody wins!
Major Features of BackTrack Linux
BackTrack features the latest in security penetration
software. The current Linux kernel is patched so that special driver
installation is unnecessary for attacks. For example, an Atheros-based wireless
networking adapter will no enter monitor mode or inject packets without the
MadWiFi driver patch. With BackTrack, you don’t need to worry about that. It’s
just plug-and-play ready-to-go!
What’s great is that this Linux distribution comes
Live-on-CD. So, no installation is needed. However, what you experience
BackTrack, you will realize that it is a must to download thisoperating
system and install it on your Laptop. At the very least, download the VMWare
Virtual Appliance for Backtrack. Make sure you also install the VMWare Tools
for Linux as well. Many features will still work in VMWare mode.
- Based on: Debian, Ubuntu
- Origin: Switzerland
- Architecture: i386
- Desktop: Fluxbox, KDE
- Category: Forensics, Rescue, Live Medium
- Cost: Free
Hacking Tools
BackTrack provides users with easy access to a comprehensive
and large collection of security-related tools ranging from port scanners to
password crackers. Support for Live CD and Live USB functionality allows
users to boot BackTrack directly from portable media without requiring
installation, though permanent installation to hard disk is also an option.
BackTrack includes many well known security tools including:
- Metasploit integration
- RFMON Injection capable wireless drivers
- Kismet
- Nmap
- Ettercap
- Wireshark (formerly known as Ethereal)
- BeEF (Browser Exploitation Framework)
- Information Gathering
- Network Mapping
- Vulnerability Identification
- Web Application Analysis
- Radio Network Analysis (802.11, Bluetooth, Rfid)
- Penetration (Exploit & Social Engineering Toolkit)
- Privilege Escalation
- Maintaining Access
- Digital Forensics
- Reverse Engineering
- Voice Over IP
And Much More...
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