Among all the available Linux distributions, Kali Linux is undoubtedly one of the most interesting when it comes to ethical hacking and analyzing networks. With each new version, they usually introduce important changes in terms of features and tools that we can use. We also know that one of the most important premises is security and privacy. In this article we echo the release of Kali Linux 2020.4 , the latest version that comes with some news.
Kali Linux 2020.4 is now available
It is advisable to always have the latest versions of all the tools, operating systems or devices that we use. In this way we can access the latest news and we can have the necessary changes to optimize performance. However, we must also take into account the importance of security and privacy. And it is that in many cases vulnerabilities and failures arise that can be exploited and the way to correct them is through updates.
Kali Linux 2020.4 , as it usually happens in each new update, offers improvements both in performance and also in the correction of bugs. It also offers features that many users have been waiting for. We have mentioned that it is one of the most popular Linux distributions for ethical hacking.
ZSH as default shell
One of the changes we can see in Kali Linux 2020.4 is that ZSH (or Z shell) now appears by default. It already appeared in the previous version and now replaces BASH as the command line shell that comes configured by default in this popular distribution.
In addition, to provide consistency in the cross-shell theme, the new version of Kali Linux has also modified the appearance of the Bash indicator, which now resembles the ZSH indicator in terms of design, although not in function.
Image update in the AWS cloud
Kali Linux has been on AWS since 1.0.6. With the new version 2020.4 you have introduced and included a new meta – package called kali-linux-headless for the AWS Cloud image. Brings the entire default set of command line tools.
It should also be noted that Kali Linux is now part of Amazon GovCloud. This can be useful for many users.
Win-KeX package on ARM devices
The Win-KeX package aims to improve the Windows desktop experience with Kali. Now, in its latest version 2.5, it offers a new improved session mode. This mode acts in a similar way to windowed mode, but uses Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and the native Windows client.
This enables users with Windows devices on ARM to use Win-KeX.
CrackMapExec
The CrackMapExec tool is a very interesting tool to carry out pentesting. It has a lot of functions and features and this makes many users use it.
Now, in Kali Linux 2020.4, users are in luck to be able to access the latest changes to this tool before anyone else. This is so since Kali has now officially associated itself with its author. The Kali package will get updates from its private code base.
Improvements and updates in other tools
As always happens with the arrival of a new distribution, there are changes and improvements in many tools. This makes new functions appear, that we can access improved features. In addition, they always correct errors that may exist.
One of the most important changes is that it has updated the Linux kernel to its latest stable version 5.9, the GNOME desktop to version 3.38 and the KDE to version 5.19.
Beyond the updates and improvements, it should also be noted that you have added a number of new tools. We can mention:
- Apple bleee
- CertGraph
- dnscat2
- FinalRecon
- goDoH
- hostapd-mana
- Metasploit Framework v6
- Whatmask
You can see all the changes and how to download or update to the new version Kali Linux 2020.4 from the official Kali page. We also leave you a tutorial to install and download Nmap.