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Kali Linux 2026.1 Released with 8 New Tools, New BackTrack Mode

Kali Linux 2026.1 adds 8 new tools, 25 new packages, and a BackTrack mode celebrating 20 years of its predecessor, with kernel upgraded to 6.18.

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Kali Linux 2026.1, the first release of the year, is now available for download, featuring 8 new tools, a theme refresh, and a new BackTrack mode for Kali-Undercover.

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The Linux distribution for security researcher Kali Linux 2026.1 has been released. It brings new tools and pays tribute to the predecessor BackTrack Linux.

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One of the OS references in security and slopeting, Kali Linux, is available in version 2026.1. This edition introduces a new default theme with a new starter screen and a partially revised UX. As with each version, Kali introduces new tools:- AdaptixC2: emulation and post-operation framework- Atomic Operator: for Atomic Red Team tests through multiple OS- Fluxion: audit tool - GFE: tool for advanced GDB debug- MetaspoloitMCP: an MCP server for …

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Linuxiac broke the news in on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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