John the Ripper is a free password cracking tool originally made for Unix but now available on Kali Linux. Tools available: John the Ripper, Hydra etc To learn more on nmap, go through the tutorial linked. Now run the command below on the terminal to update and upgrade your Kali Linux. Using the GUI (Graphical User Interface), go to the applications section and double click on the terminal option.Holding the cltr+alt+T buttons simultaneously or.It is recommended to frequently update your Kali Linux and its tools to the latest versions to keep it up to date.įollow the steps below to update and upgrade Kali Linux: Note: The default username is root and the default password is toor. In your virtual box, select the Kali Linux option and click the play button to start your Kali Linux.Įnter your username and password when prompted. Next, follow the guidelines in the “Installing Kali Linux in VMware” to successfully install Kali Linux.Ĭheers! You have successfully installed Kali Linux and now ready to go on. You now have all the requirements to successfully set up Kali Linux inside the VMware virtual box.

Installing Kali Linux in Vmware virtual box Use the link below to get to the download page:Īfter successfully downloading the Kali Linux iso, you can now download the VMware virtual box using the link below:įollow the installing Vmware tutorials to successfully install the VMware virtual box.

Prior to installing the VMware you have to download the Kali Linux iso.

You can have your Kali Linux in your favorite virtual box.įor our tutorial, we will be using VMware virtual box (My favorite).

This enables you to do your other operations in the main operating system. It is therefore advised to have your Kali Linux installed in a virtual box. Installing Kali Linuxįor beginners, it may seem complex having Kali Linux as your main operating system since you will mostly be running commands on a terminal rather than using the Graphical User Interface (GUI). Tools available on Kali Linux enable the user to gather information, perform exploits, and prevent their devices from being exploited. Kali Linux is a very popular penetration testing platform that provides a variety of security auditing tools used by security specialists and hackers in day-to-day encounters.

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