First off, you need to have some basic knowledge of computers and how they work. If not, don’t worry just follow along and we’ll explain everything in simple terms.
So, what is Kali Linux? It’s an operating system that’s specifically designed for security testing and penetration testing (also known as “hacking”). It comes with a ton of tools pre-installed, which makes it super easy to get started with your hacking adventures!
Now, how to install Kali Linux. To set the stage you need to have a computer that meets the minimum requirements. (Don’t worry if you don’t know what those are we’ll explain them in simple terms too!)
– Your computer needs to be able to run 64-bit operating systems (most modern computers can do this)
– You should have at least 2GB of RAM (but more is better, especially for running multiple virtual machines or containers)
– You need a hard drive with at least 30GB of free space (again, more is better if you plan on storing lots of data and tools)
Once your computer meets these requirements, it’s time to download the Kali Linux ISO file. This is basically just a big file that contains all the software and tools you need for hacking. You can get this from the official website (https://www.kali.org/downloads/) or by using a torrent client like uTorrent.
Once you have the ISO file, it’s time to burn it onto a DVD or USB drive. This is called “flashing” and it basically means copying all the data from the ISO file onto your chosen storage device. You can do this with a program like Etcher (https://www.balena.io/etcher/) which makes it super easy!
Now that you have Kali Linux installed on your computer, it’s time to boot into it and start hacking! This is called “booting from the live CD” or “live booting”. Basically, what this means is that instead of loading up Windows (or whatever operating system you normally use), we’re going to load up Kali Linux temporarily so we can test things out.
To do this, just insert your DVD or USB drive into your computer and restart it. When the computer starts back up, look for a message that says “Press F2/Del/Esc/etc. to enter setup” (the exact key will depend on your computer). Press that key and you should see a menu with options like “Boot from CD/DVD” or “Boot from USB”.
Select the appropriate option and hit Enter, and Kali Linux should start loading up! This might take a few minutes depending on how fast your computer is. Once it’s done loading, you should be presented with a login screen that looks something like this:
# This script is for loading Kali Linux and providing information about the operating system.
# The following lines provide a brief description of Kali Linux and its features.
echo "Kali GNU/Linux Rolling 2019.3 (hanna) "The Hacker's Helper""
echo "Kali Linux (https://www.kali.org/)"
echo "[*] The most advanced and popular penetration testing framework."
echo "[*] Based on Debian GNU/Linux 9 (stretch)."
# The following lines provide information about the packages and architecture of Kali Linux.
echo "[*] Official packages from the Kali archive: 2,715."
echo "[*] Unofficial source packages: 384."
echo "[*] Locale: LANG=en_US.UTF-8"
echo "[*] Architecture: x86_64"
# The following lines provide information about the kernel and distributor of Kali Linux.
echo "[*] Kernel: Linux version 4.19.0-kali2-amd64 (kali) (armv7l)"
echo "[*] Distributor ID: Debian"
echo "[*] Description: Debian GNU/Linux testing (current)"
echo "[*] Release: 9.0"
echo "[*] Codename: stretch"
# The following lines provide a description of Kali Linux and its purpose.
echo "[*] Kali Linux is a complete rebuild of the Debian operating system, with added security and forensic features. It comes pre-installed with over 600 penetration testing programs, including nmap (scan host or network), Wireshark (network traffic analyzer), John the Ripper (password cracker), Aircrack-ng (wireless analysis suite) and many more tools to assist in security auditing. Kali Linux is designed for advanced Penetration Testing and Security Audit/Vulnerability Assessment."
# The following line provides instructions for running commands as administrator.
echo "[*] To run a command as administrator (user "root"), use "sudo <command>"."
# The following line provides a link for more information about using Kali Linux.
echo "[*] See https://www.kali.org/docs/usage for more information."
This is where the real fun begins! You can now start using all of Kali Linux’s awesome tools and features to hack into other computers, networks, and systems. Just type “man
And that’s it! You now have Kali Linux installed on your computer and you’re ready to start hacking like a boss! Remember to always be safe and responsible when using these tools don’t use them for malicious purposes or against other people without their consent.