Penetration Testing
NodeZero Linux
This issue features a free DVD with NodeZero Linux, a "pentest" distro containing more than 300 tools for network penetration testing. NodeZero's Live boot option lets you boot from the DVD without disturbing your hard drive. You can also install the system to create a permanent pen test station. NodeZero is based on Ubuntu 10.04 and uses Ubuntu's "Lucid Lynx" repositories.
Live Boot:
username: nodezero
password: [none required]
NodeZero Highlights
| Aircrack-ng suite | 802.11 cracking and spoofing |
| Autopsy | Digital forensics analysis |
| dd_rescue | Data recovery tool |
| FastTrack | Exploit tool |
| Metasploit Framework | Exploit tool |
| RFIDIOt suite | RFID I/O tools |
| SIPVicious suite | SIP-based VoIP auditor |
| Snort | IDS and monitoring |
| Tor Browser | Anonymity |
| TrueCrypt | Disk encryption |
| Wireshark | Sniffer |
IPv6 Attack Toolkit
NodeZero Linux includes THC-IPV6, a comprehensive attack toolkit for the IPv6 protocol suite. THC-IPV6 comprises state-of-the-art tools such as live scanning, man-in-the-middle, and denial-of-service attacks that exploit inherent vulnerabilities in IPv6. Also included is an easy packet-crafting library you can use to create your own attack tools.
At boot-up, type
install
for a full hard disk installation. For a Live boot, type:
live
The username is nodezero and you can leave the password field empty.
Infos
- NodeZero homepage: http://netinfinity.org/
- NodeZero tools: http://netinfinity.org/tools/
- NodeZero Q&A: http://netinfinity.org/forum/
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