OS family Unix-like Source model Open source | Working state Current Package manager pacman | |
Latest release 2017.01.28 / January 28, 2017; 34 days ago (2017-01-28) Marketing target Digital forensics and penetration testing | ||
BlackArch Linux is an Arch-derived Linux distribution designed for penetration testing and security research. It may be used as a standalone live CD or live USB, run from a virtual machine, or be installed to a computer's hard disk. It is also possible to add its Arch Linux unofficial repo to an existing installation of Arch Linux. It offers over 1700 tools organized by category, for security and forensic specialists.
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