What OS should I use to learn hacking?

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I made this article to answer a very common question that I get: What OS should I use to learn hacking? is it Kali Linux or Parrot OS And do real hackers use these operating systems?

You may have been confused knowing about the various distributions of Linux operating system, you may have heard that Kali Linux is the best OS for hacking and security testing in the market, while some say there is a new OS in the market, names Parrot Security OS in the market, named Parrot Security which is even better than Kali, so they use it. 

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1. Kali Linux | Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking Linux  :

• Just like you use window xp, window 7, window 8 or window 10 in your computer or laptop, which are all operating systems of all windows, in the same way Kali Linux is also an operating system. Which we can install and use in our computer laptop and even now we can use Kali Linux in our android mobile as well.
• Just like window (xp, 7, 8, 8.1, 10) is a family of windows. In the same way Kali Linux is also a family of Linux.
• malware or viruses are easily installed in the windows operating system and any hacker can easily hack our computer whereas Kali Linux is a very security security operating system with no virus in it. Neither can anyone hack our system.
• Kali Linux is the world’s most powerful and popular penetration testing platform, used by security
  professionals in a wide range of specializations, including penetration testing, forensics, reverse
  engineering, and vulnerability assessment. It is the culmination of years of refinement and the
  result of a continuous evolution of the platform, from WHoppiX to WHAX, to BackTrack, and now
  to a complete penetration testing framework leveraging many features of Debian GNU/Linux and
  the vibrant open source community worldwide.  

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2. Parrot OS : Parrot Security 

Operating Systems of Choice for Professional Hackers

• Real “black hat” hackers use their skills to provide malicious attacks against government, institutions and other organizations for either financial benefits, methods of protest or publicity. Although it is true that most hackers prefer Linux operating systems.
•  Parrot Security OS was developed by Frozen Box’s team and was designed to conduct penetration testing, mitigation, vulnerability assessment, anonymous surfing and computer forensics. The system includes forensic boot options which help hackers to avoid boot automounts and can be used for reverse engineering.
• Specially Bug Bounty Hunters prefer this Parrot Security OS, You are bore using Kali Linux OS, So you are switch to Parrot Security. 

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3. BlackArch Linux - Penetration Testing Distribution :

• BlackArch is a complete Linux distribution for penetration testers and security researchers. It is derived from Arch Linux and users can install BlackArch components individually or in groups directly on top of it.
• The constantly expanding repository currently includes over1300tools. All tools are thoroughly tested before being added to the codebase to maintain the quality of the repository.
• This Pen testing distribution Operating system is so cool to use and also available some dangerous tools for Security Experts.

4. BackBox:

• Developed in Italy by Raffaele Forte, BackBox was first released in 2010. Since then, it has developed a dedicated community of users, including a complete set of tools required for ethical hacking and security testing.
• It comes bundled with many devices for network penetration testing, security testing and ethical hacking performance. It can be used on a network for sniff packet, reverse engineer compiled program and other tasks that may require a security expert.
• BackBox Specially provides Provides a Network and Information Systems Analysis Toolkit.

5. Live Wifislax : Wireless Hacking OS

• This Wifislax Hacking OS is highly preferred for Wireless Penetration Testing. Wifislax is a Slackware-based live CD containing a variety of security and forensics tools. The distribution's main claim to fame is the integration of various unofficial network drivers into the Linux kernel, thus providing out-of-the-box support for a large number of wired and wireless network cards.
• wifislax operating system, wifislax was created for wireless penetration. It comes as Linux distribution, live cd and vm ware image options.

6. Tails Operating System:

• Choosing the right operating system is the most important part of your online privacy. Microsoft Windows and Mac OS is the best operating system so far, which is also very good in terms of security. Talk about the Tails operating system, it is a live OS, used for DVD, USB and SD cards.
• Tails is a portable operating system that protects your privacy and helps you avoid censorship
• This operating system is specially designed for Anonymous users. You can visit websites anonymously or change your identity.
• The erosion of privacy in the Web has created a movement from the free software advocates, in the search and development of free and proper tools for everybody. The TOR project is the core of this movement, followed by other many tools which are part of The Amnesic Incognito Live System (Tails). In this document is analyzed the importance of Tails and all its tools in the fight for privacy, freedom, and democracy

— Edward Snowden,

NSA whistleblower 

If you look at the way post-2013 whistleblowers have been caught, it is clear the absolute most important thing you can do to maintain your anonymity is reduce the number of places in your operational activity where you can make mistakes. Tor and Tails still do precisely that.

— Roger Dingledine,
co-founder of the Tor Project.

Tails expands Tor's protections to an entire operating system, and they do so with an unwavering commitment to their Social Contract. Tails is a favorite companion tool of Tor.

Here is the small difference between Linux and Windows Operating system

Linux distributions are best Operating Systems for Security researcher and penetration testers. 

LINUX V/S WINDOWS

WINDOWS: 

1. have to pay
2. not that much fast
3. not secured
4. easy to use
5. not open source
6. no skills required

Linux:

1. Free to download
2. fast and light
3. secured
4. hard to use
5. open source
6. require skills to operate

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