How to Update Kali Linux? | 2024
Introduction - in this article we learn that that how to update the Kali Linux operating system on your computer or laptop.
What is Kali Linux?
Kali Linux operating system is a part of the Linux distribution family that is generally focused on forensics and penetration testing operations, It is mostly used by ethical hackers, and cyber security experts for their work. it works based on GNU (GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE). The Developers of Kali Linux are offensive security. In Kali Linux, you get 3 default user interfaces - GNOME, XFCE, and KDE.
Why Kali Linux?
This is a general question asked by people in the field of cyber security, the aksed why should we choose Kali Linux, and the expert answered that question and said that Kali Linux has a wide range of tools, with more than 500+ tools available in Kali Linux that you can use in your cyber security field.
What are the Most Popular Tools?
There are many tools but some of them are very popular and even appeared in many movies and TV shows like - Mr.Robot, etc.
Some of the Kali Linux tools are very popular!
1 . Nmap (Network Mapping Tool)
2 . Wireshark(Packet Capturing Tool)
3 . Metasploit(Exploiting Tool)
4 . Burpsuite (Web Applications Analysis)
And more!
How to Update Kali Linux?
Updating the Kali Linux operating system ensures that you have the latest tools and updates etc.
There are very important steps before you start updating Kali Linux!
1 . Make Sure to take a backup of your important data.
2 . You Should connect to the internet connection to update Kali Linux!
Steps to Update - :
1 . First Open The Terminal
2 . Now Type -: sudo apt update
3 . Enter Password
Now Your System will update automatically.
Now, If you want to upgrade the system and pre-installed the application you can use any of the following commands on your desired level.
Sudo apt upgrade - It will update pre-installed packages without uninstalling or removing anything.
Sudo apt full-upgrade - it is the same as 1st command but it will also add new dependencies if it is necessary.
Sudo apt dist-upgrade - it is the most powerful upgrade command, this can remove things and can also change the configuration of some files.
Make Sure That These processes require internet connections and these processes can take a very long time!
FAQ - :
1 . How to update Kali Linux by command?
Ans - sudo apt update
2 . Should I upgrade Kali Linux?
Ans - You Should upgrade kali Linux in every week
3 . Which is better OS than Kali?
Ans - In Cyber security , you can try parrot OS .
Article by Pipaasa
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