Kali Linux Lab
Explore cybersecurity tools and techniques
What is Kali Linux?
Kali Linux is an open-source, Debian-based Linux distribution geared towards various information security tasks, such as Penetration Testing, Security Research, Computer Forensics, and Reverse Engineering.
Developed and maintained by Offensive Security, Kali contains several hundred tools targeted toward various information security tasks.
Interactive Kali Terminal
Experience a simulated Kali Linux terminal with various cybersecurity commands. Try commands like 'help', 'nmap', 'password-gen', or 'network-scan'.
Welcome to Kali Linux (Simulated Terminal)
Type help to see available commands
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Command History
Use arrow up/down keys to navigate through previous commands
Tab Completion
Press Tab to auto-complete commands
Real-time Output
See command results in real time with dynamic information
Secure Password Generator
Create strong, secure passwords with customizable options
Generated Password:
Network Scanner
Scan your local network for connected devices
Click "Scan Network" to start scanning for devices
Top Kali Linux Tools
Nmap
Network discovery and security auditing tool, used to discover hosts and services on a network.
Example Usage:
nmap -sV -p 1-1000 192.168.1.1
Maltego
Open-source intelligence and forensics tool for gathering information and visualizing data.
Example Usage:
GUI-based tool for visual link analysis
Recon-ng
Web reconnaissance framework with independent modules and database interaction.
Example Usage:
recon-ng and use reporting/html
Nessus
Vulnerability scanner that performs comprehensive security scans on your systems.
Example Usage:
Web interface at https://localhost:8834
OpenVAS
Open-source vulnerability scanner and manager for network security.
Example Usage:
gvm-start and access via web browser
Nikto
Web server scanner that performs tests against web servers for multiple items.
Example Usage:
nikto -h http://example.com
Burp Suite
Web application security testing platform with various tools for intercepting traffic.
Example Usage:
burpsuite and configure browser proxy
SQLMap
Automated SQL injection testing and database takeover tool.
Example Usage:
sqlmap -u "http://example.com/?id=1"
OWASP ZAP
Open-source web application security scanner to find vulnerabilities.
Example Usage:
zaproxy and use the GUI interface
John the Ripper
Password cracking tool that can detect weak passwords.
Example Usage:
john --wordlist=/path/to/wordlist hash.txt
Hashcat
Advanced CPU and GPU-based password recovery utility.
Example Usage:
hashcat -m 0 -a 0 hash.txt wordlist.txt
Hydra
Password cracking tool for online services like SSH, FTP, HTTP, etc.
Example Usage:
hydra -l admin -P wordlist.txt ssh://192.168.1.1
Hash Identifier & Generator
Generate and identify different hash types. A useful tool for both hash generation and analysis.
Result:
Learning Resources
Useful resources to learn more about Kali Linux and ethical hacking