Multi-Platform Tools

kali-Linux my fav :)

Looks like a good pentest tool. I have been thinking about adding dual boot partition for a linux OS. I am currently running just OSX at the moment.

first off what on earth is that @hakime ?????

@tOxicWast3 Dual boot is good but I’ve found installing Kali on a bootable USB is a great way to carry it round seeing as though it will work on almost all computers, they have even added in ARM support for tablets ^__^

That is a good idea. I carry around numerous other tools on a USB anyway. Thanks for the info. I still plan on putting gentoo on a seperate external drive. I like the idea of having full control over the whole OS

Hey Hakime,

Is that even english?

Hmm, i think BackTrack 5 is too good to be ignored !!!

Its specially dedicated to hacking and pentesting !!!
I generally do all my exploitation stuff on BT 5 !!!

IAmDevil I had a chance to check the BackTrack 5 site and I can see why you chose this for most of your pentesting and exploitation. This will definitely be added to my list of tools. Thanks for the recommendation.

No problem bro always ready to help !!

Kali is the new BT ^__^

Thanks Gninja,

I actually downloaded both to get a side-by-side comparison, if you will. I would also like to have something that runs on my Mountion Lion side as well though, any thoughts on that? Neither one run on that OS. I do not mind running linux at all, I actually like it quite a bit but I also do a lot of work on here as well and would like something besides my terminal. Oh, by the way, how are you guys posting user names as links without the whole url showing up?

I didn’t check out Kali yet but i will now !!!
Hope its better than BT !!

Just curious IAmDevil, but why do you hope it is better? Are you seeing too many issues with the software or steep learning curve on GUI?

Yup , i am facing certain problems like some of my tools automaticly close down !! The boot was also sometimes slow !!
But BT is just awesome as it comes with a variety of tools and its theme just great !!!

What all tools does Kali already have ??? Anyone

IAmDevil,

From what I was reading they have taken or are working on making BT a full-fledged OS, so the kali linux (which is one of their own) software looks to be taking its place in the form of an individual pentest/metasploit software. It has all the functionality and is quite the same of BT actually. I think they are attempting to broaden their horizon by implementing an OS along with continuing to maintain focus on exploits and security precautions.

Just put on download !!!
Lets see how good is it !!!

Let me know what you think after running it through a few steps. It may be a good idea to go ahead and keep both and utilize what you need from one and get the rest from another.

Yeah , that’s right but my hard disk is too small !!!!
I’m saving for 1TB !!!

I bought a 1TB external for my mac and I think I only paid $100 for it. It was set up for NAT but I did a direct connect with a CAT- 6 and a 300 GB backup took maybe 30 mins.

Hmm , i till today managed to save $76 !!!
I’m too planning to connect it to my external 500 GB !!!
All my important stuff is on my 32 GB pen drive !!
Too pissed off !!!

I have 3T hard drives and still buying more lol never enough :)

Yeah , never enough !!!
Saving money to buy HD is a pain in the ass !!!

how much do the cost there for a 1 TB

Here the currency is Rupees (Rs.) !!!
Here it is almost Rs. 5,000 - 6,000

yes i have just had a look and same price over here about 70

Hey IAmDevil,

How much are looking to spend on this new drive? I did some google searches and found some 3-4 TB for rather cheap. They are also 3.0 USB.

Someone from India? It’s kewl… what is your mother tongue? By the way, give a try with a SSD. That kicks ass!!!

Since I got SSD I haven’t gone back the only criticism is the bigger in size you go the slower it gets :( role on quantum lol

Bingo !!!
That’s right !!!:D

@IAmDevil this is worth a read LINK

That is a good link !!
But at the end Price matters !!!
SSD needs a deep pocket !!!
For now I’ll stick to HDD !!!

The better a hacker you become the more you realise the hardware needs to be better as well

Hey IAMDevil,

On BackTrack 5 what is the purpose of the terminal application called terminator?

Terminator is the same as Terminal window !!!
With just a little more functions !!!
It is also used to customize the GENOME terminals !!!

HMM…might have to play around with that abit, sounds like it could get fun.

Hmm , I’m still in the process of learning Linux !!!
Its very intresting !!!!

I’m a lover of linux :)

If you are familiar with the Unix commands in terminal they are fairly similar. I am in the process of update BT 5 R3 and from I am seeing in the update file it is fixing a lot of problems in software that looks to be from broken kernels and patches. Will update on how it works when it is done.

BT5 R3 has left the building Kali-Linux now sits in its place with over 300+ tools and more compatibility even with touch devices. I’ve wiped a surface and loaded it on its great for portability. I would really recommend having a go at building your own .iso it feels great to have a pen testing OS at your fingertips that’s customised with only the content you want.

R4z0r,

BT5 R3, in my own opinion is still worth having. Kali-Linux has come along, and from the same maker but why throw it away when you could always have both. If Kali-Linux was to be a replacement why would they continue with extensive updates to the whole system. It must be for a reason.

R4z0r,

BT5 R3, in my own opinion is still worth having. Kali-Linux has come along, and from the same maker but why throw it away when you could always have both. If Kali-Linux was to be a replacement why would they continue with extensive updates to the whole system. It must be for a reason. I have spot for it but now that you mentioned building your own I may take that option instead.

Yes its only there as they see the move to Debian support taking Kali more towards an actual OS. But fair point having both is great ;)

R4z0r,

BT5 R3, in my own opinion is still worth having. Kali-Linux has come along, and from the same maker but why throw it away when you could always have both. If Kali-Linux was to be a replacement why would they continue with extensive updates to the whole system. It must be for a reason. I have spot for it but now that you mentioned building your own I may take that option instead.

I have BT5 R3 and it is a nice tool to have :)

R4z0r,

Since I only like to keep one VM at a time, to help with memory and space allocations. I decided to give kali a good run over. Honestly, I do agree that it has more of an OS feel with Debian support. I am actually using Iceweasel to login and send this message. I plan to keep BT5 on USB, but I will keep kali in the VM from now on. Not as stable just yet but I have already received a big update that solved some issues. Way more to play with on kali, that is for sure.

tOxicWast3, glad you like it :) Its definitely the future

R4z0r,

Yes it is, once they fine tune the behavior and code clashes it most certainly be hard to beat. I still need to learn how to use some of the tools that I am not that familiar with, but it should come in due time.

All aboard the Kali train :p ….dont get left standing at the platform people :D

tOxicWast3 even with the current bugs its a great free tool and it wont be long until they get it all ironed out ;) chooooo chooooo Gninja the train wont leave the station until everyone’s on board lol