Bugtraq AlternativesLinux Distros & Penetration Testing Tools like Bugtraq

Bugtraq is described as 'System offers the most comprehensive distribution, optimal, and stable with automated services manager in real time' and is a Linux Distro in the security & privacy category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Bugtraq for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Arch Linux, Tor Browser and GNOME apps. The best Bugtraq alternative is Tails, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Bugtraq are Kali Linux, Kubuntu, Parrot Security OS and BlackArch.

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  1. Tails icon
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    Tails is a Debian based live CD/USB with the goal of providing complete Internet anonymity for the user.

    134 Tails alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Tor Browser
    • GNOME
    • Tor
    • Thunderbird
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  2. Kali Linux icon
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    Kali Linux is a Debian-derived Linux distribution designed for digital forensics and penetration testing, originally forked from Backtrack Linux by the Offensive Security team.

    26 Kali Linux alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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  3. Kubuntu icon
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    Kubuntu is an official "flavor" of Ubuntu that uses the KDE Plasma desktop environment. This gives it a completely different look and feel.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  4. BlackArch icon
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    BlackArch Linux is an Small Arch Linux iconArch Linux -based distribution for penetration testers and security researchers. The repository contains 2554 tools.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
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  5. Exodia OS icon
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    Exodia OS is a highly customized Arch-based Linux distribution built for and by cybersecurity experts, and also for daily usage, capable of performing the strongest pentests and the simplest daily tasks.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
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  6. BackBox Linux icon
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    BackBox is a Linux distribution based on Ubuntu developed to perform penetration tests and security assessments. Designed to be fast, easy to use and to provide a minimal yet complete desktop environment thanks to its own software repositories...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  7. Caine icon
     5 likes

    CAINE Computer Aided INvestigative Environment Live CD/DVD, computer forensics, digital forensics

    17 Caine alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  8. Wifislax icon
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    Wifislax is a GNU / Linux LiveCD and LiveUSB features conceived and designed for security auditing and related to computer security in general.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  9. Matriux icon
     7 likes

    Matriux is a fully featured security distribution consisting of a bunch of powerful, open source and free tools that can be used for various purposes including, but not limited to, penetration testing, ethical hacking, system and network administration, cyber forensics...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Discontinued

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    • Linux
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  10. Cyborg Linux icon
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    The most advanced, powerful and yet beautiful penetration testing distribution ever created.Lined up with ultimate collection of tools for pro Ethical Hackers and Cyber Security Experts.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Discontinued

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    • Linux
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  11. SELKS icon
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    SELKS, a product of Stamus Networks, is a Debian-based live distribution designed for network security management. It provides a complete and ready-to-use Suricata IDS/IPS ecosystem with its own graphic rule manager.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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