# Why Hackers use Kali Linux?

Why Hackers use Kali Linux?

##### Post Metadata
- Posted at: over 3 years ago
- Author title: Pinned by G2 as a common question



## Comments
### Comment 1

Majority of tools hackers frequently use are pre installed 

##### Comment Metadata
- Posted at: about 1 year ago
- Author title: Instructor at COMPUTING KIDS LLC



### Comment 2

Hackers and security professionals use Kali Linux because it includes pre-installed tools for penetration testing, digital forensics, and vulnerability assessment, which can help them identify and exploit system vulnerabilities. However, using Kali Linux for illegal or unethical purposes is against the law.

##### Comment Metadata
- Posted at: almost 3 years ago



### Comment 3

In addition to being a free, practical, and highly secure Linux operating system, Kali Linux comes with over 600 tools for data security. Due to its inclusion of security analysis, security auditing, and penetration testing, Kali Linux is frequently used by hackers.

##### Comment Metadata
- Posted at: over 3 years ago
- Author title: Web Developer




## Related Product
[Kali Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/kali-linux/reviews)

## Related Category
[Operating System](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system)

## Related discussions
- [How well does Trello scale into a larger team?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/1-how-well-does-trello-scale-into-a-larger-team)
  - Posted at: almost 13 years ago
  - Comments: 6
- [Can we please add a new section](https://www.g2.com/discussions/2-can-we-please-add-a-new-section)
  - Posted at: almost 13 years ago
  - Comments: 0
- [Quantifiable benefits from implementing your CRM](https://www.g2.com/discussions/quantifiable-benefits-from-implementing-your-crm)
  - Posted at: almost 13 years ago
  - Comments: 4