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Perform Kali Linux type Penetration Testing with Ubuntu based “BackBox 4.3” Distro

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Web Webster
Web Webster
Jul 22, 2015

You might have heard or used Kali Linux for security assessment and penetration testing; well, Ubuntu based distribution BackBox is also one for same purpose. It comes pre-installed with many apps for ethical hacking and security testing. It is a lightweight linux operating system, provides minimal yet complete desktop for Linux lovers. Recently the new version Backbox 4.3 has been launched, lets review its noteworthy features and installation process.

Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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