Backtrack : The linux distro made for and by hackers

Linux is obviously te best tool to try your hacking skills, as it is robust, made by hackers, gives you all tools for free and let you do what you want to do with it.To start your hacking stuff you need to get a lot of tools and you might be stuck when some tool starts creating error and you wish that your system had all these prehandedly. Here Backtrack comes in the scenario.

Backtrack linux is just what every hacker dreams of, a full system preloaded with every tool you would have ever wished for. It haws almost every tool ever invented for hackers to lay there hands on.

BackTrack is intended for all audiences from the most savvy security professionals to early newcomers to the information security field. BackTrack promotes a quick and easy way to find and update the largest database of security tools collection to-date. Our community of users range from skilled penetration testers in the information security field, government entities, information technology, security enthusiasts, and individuals new to the security community.

Backtrack was made for everyone including tools for the amateur hackers to deep balck hats.

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A few Tools

BackTrack provides users with easy access to a comprehensive and large collection of security-related tools ranging from port scanners to password crackers. Support for Live CD and Live USB functionality allows users to boot BackTrack directly from portable media without requiring installation, though permanent installation to hard disk is also an option.

BackTrack includes many well known security tools including:

* Metasploit integration
* RFMON Injection capable wireless drivers
* Kismet
* Nmap
* Ettercap
* Wireshark (formerly known as Ethereal)
* BeEF (Browser Exploitation Framework)
* Hydra

A large collection of exploits as well as more commonplace software such as browsers. BackTrack arranges tools into 11 categories:

* Information Gathering
* Network Mapping
* Vulnerability Identification
* Web Application Analysis
* Radio Network Analysis (802.11, Bluetooth, RFID)
* Penetration (Exploit & Social Engineering Toolkit)
* Privilege Escalation
* Maintaining Access
* Digital Forensics
* Reverse Engineering
* Voice Over IP

Source- http://www.backtrack-linux.org/