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Kali Linux 2021.3 released with new pentest tools, improvements

September 19, 2021 by Matthew Bryan 2 Comments

I thought this article was timely as we’re just getting started with Kali.  The latest version of Kali includes a new set of tools, improved virtualization support, and new OpenSSL configurations.  These new additions may come in handy later in the course as we explore related topics. 

Highlights of this release include:

  • Wide default compatibility for OpenSSL
    • Enables older, insecure protocols in OpenSSL to increase the attack surface for penetration testing.
  • New Tools
    • HostHunter looks particularly interesting for hostname recon. 
  • Improved VM support
    • The Live image can be used in a virtualized environment and supports copy, paste, and drag/drop functionality natively.
  • Smartwatch support for Kali NetHunter  
    • This looks super cool and supports Bad USB and NMap scans.  
  • Improved ARM support for devices like the Raspberry Pi.

Users can update by downloading the latest ISO at http://cdimage.kali.org/kali-2021.3/ or follow the upgrade instructions detailed in the article.  

Article: Kali Linux 2021.3 released with new pentest tools, improvements

Author: Lawrence Abrams

Published: September 15, 2021

Link:https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/kali-linux-20213-released-with-new-pentest-tools-improvements/

Tagged With: Week 4

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  1. Vanessa Marin says

    September 20, 2021 at 12:45 pm

    Niiice caaatch, Ryan!

    I’ve been using Kali for about two years now.. It will be interesting to see the functionality of this new version.

    So many tools out there!

    Vanessa

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  2. Shubham Patil says

    September 20, 2021 at 4:29 pm

    Thats an interesting catch! I am completely new to Kali Linux but its good to know that we have latest tools available for us to take advantage!

    Looking forward to get that hands on experience!

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