Kali Linux 2025.1a released with 1 new tool, annual theme refresh

Kali Linux has released version 2025.1a, the first version of 2025, with one new tool, desktop changes, and a theme refresh. Kali Linux is a distribution created for cybersecurity professionals and ethical hackers to red team exercises, penetration testing, security audits, and research against networks. As is typical for the year's first version, the Kali Team has released new visual elements, including wallpapers and desktop environments. Note that the strange version number is because the developers stated they found a last-minute bug in 2025.1, which required a fix and rebuild. This led to the release of 2025.1a as the first release of 2025. New tool added to Kali Linux 2025.1 As with every release, Kali Linux comes with a new tool toy to play with. Unfortunately, the team said this release is mostly focused on updates, so only one tool was included this time: hoaxshell - Windows reverse shell payload generator and handler that abuses the http(s) protocol to establish a beac ... Read full article.