Installing additional weapons

Prior to or during a penetration test, it may be necessary to include other tools that are not commonly available with Kali Linux. The art of penetration testing has a great many individuals constantly creating tools that you can include. As a result, it may be necessary to install these tools to your Kali Linux setup. In other circumstances, it is generally a good idea to ensure that your tools are up to date prior to starting any penetration test.

When including additional penetration testing tools, it is advised to look within the Kali Linux repository first. If the package is available there, you can use the package and install using commands detailed below. Another option, if the tool is not available from the ...

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