Kali Linux comes preinstalled with so many tools, that it’s hard to know about all of them, and even harder to know how to use them all. Netcat is one of those tools, hidden in the command line, that might be very useful in various situations. Let’s take a few minutes to discover it. As…
Each Linux distribution has its own rules for the default username and password. Some will create it for you, and with most of them, you’ll have a short wizard on the first boot to guide you with this. Kali Linux is not an exception, and the default user and password have changed overtime. Let’s recap…
Kali Linux includes many tools for hacking and pen-testing. You can even install more applications, like BeEF that I’ll introduce in this article. Not only, this tool has a funny name, but it’s also one of the best to exploit vulnerabilities via a web browser. BeEF is not installed by default on Kali Linux, but…
Python is now the most used programming language in the world, with usage ranging from artificial intelligence to web development or even smartphone applications. For hackers and pen-testers, Python can also become a great ally on Kali Linux, to save time on many processes. Let’s see how to install and use Python on your favorite…
Taking screenshots is a common task you need to master, but when you are using a new system (like Kali Linux), you don’t necessarily know all the tips and tricks. Modern desktop environments have a nice tool to take screenshots, but you can also find even better solutions in the packages repository. I will share…
Cracking Wi-Fi networks is one of the main use of the Kali Linux toolkit, and it has always been. I remember playing Aircrack-NG when I was at school, many years ago. The process was a bit complicated, but hopefully, it’s now easier than ever, thanks to a new tool: Wifite. I’ll show you how to…
Kali Linux is often described as the security toolkit for hackers and pen-testers, so making sure we aren’t discovered too quickly by security systems can be important. Let’s talk about VPN today (Virtual Private Network) and whether or not Kali includes one by default. When installed with the default tools, Kali Linux includes a VPN…
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network on Kali Linux is often an important step, especially if you keep the Ethernet connection free for other purposes (or don’t have other choice). Anyway, whether you try to connect to the Wi-Fi during the installation, via the GUI or in command line, this guide will help you to get…
Even if it seems like JavaScript has been around forever, generating an MD5 hash with it is not a built-in feature. Today, I’ll show you how you can create MD5 hashes in your JavaScript code. The easiest way to generate a MD5 hash with JavaScript is to use an external library. For example, the blueimp-md5…
John The Ripper has been around for a while, and is definitely a tool all hackers and pentesters use all the time. But if you are a beginner in this field, using John The Ripper is not necessarily straightforward. Don’t worry, I’ll explain everything in this article to help you get started the right way….
