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Force pgp key update from distant repositories

Bash
wget https://http.kali.org/kali/pool/main/k/kali-archive-keyring/
sudo dpkg -i kali-archive-keyring*.deb

Guide

Good practices edit by the company behind kali.

Metapackets

System

  • kali-linux-core: Base Kali Linux System – core items that are always included
  • kali-linux-headless: Default install that doesn't require GUI
  • kali-linux-default: "Default" desktop (amd64/i386) images include these tools
  • kali-linux-light: Kali-Light images use this to be generated
  • kali-linux-arm: All tools suitable for ARM devices
  • kali-linux-nethunter: Tools used as part of Kali NetHunter

Desktop environnements

  • kali-desktop-core: Any key tools required for a GUI image
  • kali-desktop-e17: Enlightenment (WM)
  • kali-desktop-gnome: GNOME (DE)
  • kali-desktop-i3: i3 (WM)
  • kali-desktop-kde: KDE (DE)
  • kali-desktop-lxde: LXDE (WM)
  • kali-desktop-mate: MATE (DE)
  • kali-desktop-xfce: Xfce (WM)

Tools

  • kali-tools-gpu: Tools which benefit from having access to GPU hardware
  • kali-tools-hardware: Hardware hacking tools
  • kali-tools-crypto-stego: Tools based around Cryptography & Steganography
  • kali-tools-fuzzing: For fuzzing protocols
  • kali-tools-802-11: 802.11 (Commonly known as "Wi-Fi")
  • kali-tools-bluetooth: For targeting Bluetooth devices
  • kali-tools-rfid: Radio-Frequency IDentification tools
  • kali-tools-sdr: Software-Defined Radio tools
  • kali-tools-voip: Voice over IP tools
  • kali-tools-windows-resources: Any resources which can be executed on a Windows hosts

Packs

  • kali-tools-information-gathering: Used for Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) & information gathering
  • kali-tools-vulnerability: Vulnerability assessments tools
  • kali-tools-web: Designed doing web applications attacks
  • kali-tools-database: Based around any database attacks
  • kali-tools-passwords: Helpful for password cracking attacks – Online & offline
  • kali-tools-wireless: All tools based around Wireless protocols – 802.11, Bluetooth, RFID & SDR
  • kali-tools-reverse-engineering: For reverse engineering binaries
  • kali-tools-exploitation: Commonly used for doing exploitation
  • kali-tools-social-engineering: Aimed for doing social engineering techniques
  • kali-tools-sniffing-spoofing: Any tools meant for sniffing & spoofing
  • kali-tools-post-exploitation: Techniques for post exploitation stage
  • kali-tools-forensics: Forensic tools – Live & Offline
  • kali-tools-reporting: Reporting tools

Others packs

  • kali-linux-large: Our previous default tools for amd64/i386 images
  • kali-linux-everything: Every metapackage and tool listed here
  • kali-tools-top10: The most commonly used tools
  • kali-desktop-live: Used during a live session when booted from the image

Sources