Kali Linux 2021.1 releases

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Kali Linux is a Debian-based distribution for digital forensics and penetration testing, developed and maintained by Offensive Security. Mati Aharoni and Devon Kearns rewrote BackTrack. Kali Linux is the most versatile and advanced penetration testing tool release operating system. Kali tools are often updated and can be used on other platforms, such as VMware and ARM.

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Kali Linux 2021.1 released.

Changelog

  • Xfce 4.16 – Our preferred and current default desktop environment has been updated and tweaked
  • KDE 5.20 – Plasma also received a version bump
  • Terminals – mate-terminal, terminator and tilix all had various work carried out on them
  • Command Not Found – A helping hand to say if a program needs to be installed
  • Partnership with more tool authors – BC Security & Joohoi have been producing great tools and we want to support them
  • New tools & updates – Multiple new tools have been added to Kali and are ready for you
  • Kali NetHunter – New BusyBox & Rucky version, and boot-animation
  • Kali ARM – Preliminary support for Parallels on Apple Silicon (Apple M1) & Raspberry Pi 400 (WiFi Support)

How to update to Kali Linux 2021.1

root@kali:~# apt update && apt -y full-upgrade

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