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Kali Linux 2019.2 Released – Kernel 4.19.28, Hacking Tools Updates and New Kali Linux NetHunter

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Offensive security labs announced the second release of 2019, Kali Linux 2019.2. The new version of Kali Linux comes with numerous bug fixes, updated kernel version 4.19.28, package update and the new version of Kali Linux NetHunter.

The Kali Linux is the #1 Best Operating system for Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing Distribution based on Debian. Offensive Security developed it.

Kali NetHunter 2019.2

Kali NetHunter is the open source Android penetration testing platform; previously, it supported only for a limited number of devices. The new version of Kali NetHunter now supports more than 50 devices running KitKat through to Pie.

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To celebrate this milestone, we have released 13 new NetHunter images for the latest Android versions of our favorite devices. These and many more can be downloaded from our NetHunter page.

Tools Upgrades & ARM Updates

The updates include a large number of tweaks and bug fixes, along with updates for tools that include seclists, msfpc, and exe2hex. The complete changelog can be found here.

Kali Linux 2019.2 Download

If you already have a Kali installation you’re happy with, you can easily upgrade using the following commands.

root@kali:~# apt update && apt -y full-upgrade

Also, you can find the Kali Linux 2019.2 ISOs and Torrents on the Kali Linux download page. For virtual machine and ARM images, you can refer to the Offensive Security Download Page.

After update you can verify the installation using the following command

root@kali:~# grep VERSION /etc/os-release

Recommended reviewing our Kali Linux Tutorials page which covers dozens of Kali Linux Tools.

Gurubaran
Gurubaran
Gurubaran is a co-founder of Cyber Security News and GBHackers On Security. He has 10+ years of experience as a Security Consultant, Editor, and Analyst in cybersecurity, technology, and communications.

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