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. 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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  2. 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

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  3. 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.

    23 Exodia OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
     
  4. 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

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  5. Caine icon
     5 likes

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

    17 Caine alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  6. 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.

    18 Wifislax alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  7. 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

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  8. 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.

    18 Cyborg Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  9. 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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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