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

    Tails

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    The Amnesic Incognito Live System (Tails) is a Debian 9 based live CD/USB with the goal of providing complete Internet anonymity for the user. The product ships with several Internet applications, including web browser, IRC client, mail client...

    130 Tails alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Tor Browser
    • GNOME
    • Tor
    • Thunderbird
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    • Tails is the most popular Linux alternative to Bugtraq.

    • Tails is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Bugtraq.

    • Tails is Free and Open SourceBugtraq is also Free and Open Source
    • Tails is Privacy focused, Security-focused and LightweightBugtraq is not according to our users
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    Kali Linux

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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.

    22 Kali Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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    • Kali Linux is the most popular Windows alternative to Bugtraq.

    • Kali Linux is Free and Open SourceBugtraq is also Free and Open Source
    • Kali Linux is Privacy focusedBugtraq is not according to our users
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    Exodia OS

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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.

    20 Exodia OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
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  9. BackBox Linux icon

    BackBox Linux

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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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  10. Matriux icon

    Matriux

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    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

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  11. Caine icon

    Caine

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

    16 Caine alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Wifislax

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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.

    17 Wifislax alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  14. ArchStrike icon

    ArchStrike

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    ArchStrike is a penetration testing and security layer on top of Arch Linux done the Arch Way and optimized for i686, x86_64, ARMv6, ARMv7 and ARMv8. We follow the Arch Linux standards very closely in order to keep our packages clean, proper and easy to maintain.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • VirtualBox
    • VMware Workstation
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