Figure 2: Kali Linux is a Debian-derived Linux distribution designed for digital forensics and penetration testing.

Kali Linux is a Debian-derived Linux distribution designed for digital forensics and penetration testing. It is open source and accessible to all. Although designed for use by “white hat” hackers looking to defend against the unscrupulous, the fact is that Kali Linux is open source and freely accessible to “black hat” hackers who are wishing to take advantage of any vulnerabilities they can find.

Kali Linux comes with a host of tools that are designed for ease of use, all of which are supported by tutorials on YouTube. None of them require any understanding of the principles of programming, let alone being particularly skilled at them.

Hacking is easy