In this article I will show you a list of Top OS for Hacking with their popular features and download links.


Ethical hacking is identifying weaknesses in computer systems or networks to exploit its vulnerabilities so they can be fixed later. Hackers use various techniques to identify threats and thereby increase the security of the device. These people can utilize Linux based operating system to hack PC or network. It contains a wide range of applications to prevent cybersecurity attacks.


Following is a handpicked list of Top OS for Hacking with their popular features and download links.


BEST OS for Hacking: Top Picks


1) Kali Linux    

Kali Linux is a Security Distribution of Linux specifically designed for digital forensics and penetration testing. It is one of the best hacking OS which has over 600 preinstalled penetration-testing applications (cyber-attack performs against computer vulnerability). This OS can be run on Windows as well as Mac OS.





Features:


It can be used for penetration testing.

This platform is available in 32 bits as well as 64 bits.

Kali Linux can be updated without the need to download a new version.

This OS can encrypt the full disk.

You can easily automate and customize the Kali Linux installation on the network.

Support for USB live installs.

It has a forensics mode that can be used for forensic work.


Link: https://www.kali.org/


2) Parrot OS


Parrot OS is a platform for hacking. It has an easy to use editor for software development. This platform enables you to surf the web privately and securely. Hackers can use Parrot OS to perform vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, computer forensics, and more.




Features:


It is available as lightweight software that runs with limited resources.

You can read and change the source code the way you like.

Provides support of experts to help you in cybersecurity.

This hacking OS has distributed infrastructure with dedicated CDNs (Content Distribution Network).

You can share this operating system with others.


Link: https://parrotlinux.org/


3) BackBox    


BackBox is an Ubuntu based open-source Operating System that offers a penetration test and security assessment facility. This system also provides a network analysis toolkit for security in the IT environment. It contains a toolkit that is needed for ethical hacking.



                                                                                        Features:

It helps you with computer forensic analysis, vulnerability assessment, etc.
Design with accuracy to avoid redundancies.
It consumes the minimum resource of your system.
This hacking operating system provides easy to use desktop environment.
Enables you to simulate an attack on application or network.
It offers stability and speed.

Link: https://www.backbox.org/

                           
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