Kali Linux 2026.1 released with 8 new tools, new BackTrack mode
BleepingComputer • • technology
Key Points:
- Kali Linux 2026.1, the first release of the year, is now available, featuring 8 new tools, a refreshed theme, and a new "BackTrack mode" for Kali-Undercover that mimics the look of the legacy BackTrack Linux.
- The update includes 25 new packages, 183 updated ones, and an upgraded kernel to version 6.18, with new tools such as AdaptixC2, Atomic-Operator, Fluxion, GEF, MetasploitMCP, SSTImap, WPProbe, and XSStrike added to the network repositories.
- The annual theme refresh introduces new wallpapers, graphical installer tweaks, and improvements to the boot and login experience to keep the interface modern and innovative.
- Kali Undercover's new BackTrack mode allows users to switch the desktop appearance to resemble BackTrack 5, enhancing stealth and nostalgia for longtime users.
- Improvements were also made to the Kali NetHunter app, including HID permission checks and fixes for WPS scan and back button issues; users can upgrade their installations via command line or download fresh ISO images for new installs.
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