Combining Kali Linux and Raspberry Pi

The Kali Linux Raspberry Pi image is optimized for the Raspberry Pi. When you boot up your Raspberry Pi with your Kali Linux image, you will need to use root as the username and toor as the password to log in. We recommend you immediately issue the passwd command once you log in to change the default password. Most attackers know the Kali Linux default login, so it is wise to protect your Raspberry Pi from unwanted outside access.

The following screenshot shows the launch of the passwd command to reset the default password:

Combining Kali Linux and Raspberry Pi

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