#Kali Linux on VirtualBox

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VirtualBox Guest Additions on Kali Linux Install Guide 2025

Installing VirtualBox Guest Additions on Kali Linux packages correctly is crucial for optimal virtual machine performance. Many users struggle with fullscreen display issues, shared folders, and clipboard functionality when running Kali Linux on VirtualBox. This comprehensive guide provides the definitive method for installing these essential packages in 2025. Check the 256MB Video memory and 4GB…

[cyberstudious]

Tools of the Trade for Learning Cybersecurity

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Cybersecurity professionals use a lot of different tools to get the job done. There are plenty of fancy and expensive tools that enterprise security teams use, but luckily there are also lots of brilliant people writing free and open-source software. In this post, I'm going to list some popular free tools that you can download right now to practice and learn with.

In my opinion, one of the most important tools you can learn how to use is a virtual machine. If you're not already familiar with Linux, this is a great way to learn. VMs are helpful for separating all your security tools from your everyday OS, isolating potentially malicious files, and just generally experimenting. You'll need to use something like VirtualBox or VMWare Workstation (Workstation Pro is now free for personal use, but they make you jump through hoops to download it).

Below is a list of some popular cybersecurity-focused Linux distributions that come with lots of tools pre-installed:

Kali is a popular distro that comes loaded with tools for penetration testing

REMnux is a distro built for malware analysis

honorable mention for FLARE-VM, which is not a VM on its own, but a set of scripts for setting up a malware analysis workstation & installing tools on a Windows VM.

SANS maintains several different distros that are used in their courses. You'll need to create an account to download them, but they're all free:

Slingshot is built for penetration testing

SIFT Workstation is a distro that comes with lots of tools for digital forensics

These distros can be kind of overwhelming if you don't know how to use most of the pre-installed software yet, so just starting with a regular Linux distribution and installing tools as you want to learn them is another good choice for learning.

Free Software

Wireshark: sniff packets and explore network protocols

Ghidra and the free version of IDA Pro are the top picks for reverse engineering

for digital forensics, check out Eric Zimmerman's tools - there are many different ones for exploring & analyzing different forensic artifacts

pwntools is a super useful Python library for solving binary exploitation CTF challenges

CyberChef is a tool that makes it easy to manipulate data - encryption & decryption, encoding & decoding, formatting, conversions… CyberChef gives you a lot to work with (and there's a web version - no installation required!).

Burp Suite is a handy tool for web security testing that has a free community edition

Metasploit is a popular penetration testing framework, check out Metasploitable if you want a target to practice with

SANS also has a list of free tools that's worth checking out.

Programming Languages

Knowing how to write code isn't a hard requirement for learning cybersecurity, but it's incredibly useful. Any programming language will do, especially since learning one will make it easy to pick up others, but these are some common ones that security folks use:

Python is quick to write, easy to learn, and since it's so popular, there are lots of helpful libraries out there.

PowerShell is useful for automating things in the Windows world. It's built on .NET, so you can practically dip into writing C# if you need a bit more power.

Go is a relatively new language, but it's popular and there are some security tools written in it.

Rust is another new-ish language that's designed for memory safety and it has a wonderful community. There's a bit of a steep learning curve, but learning Rust makes you understand how memory bugs work and I think that's neat.

If you want to get into reverse engineering or malware analysis, you'll want to have a good grasp of C and C++.

Other Tools for Cybersecurity

There are lots of things you'll need that aren't specific to cybersecurity, like:

a good system for taking notes, whether that's pen & paper or software-based. I recommend using something that lets you work in plain text or close to it.

general command line familiarity + basic knowledge of CLI text editors (nano is great, but what if you have to work with a system that only has vi?)

familiarity with git and docker will be helpful

There are countless scripts and programs out there, but the most important thing is understanding what your tools do and how they work. There is no magic "hack this system" or "solve this forensics case" button. Tools are great for speeding up the process, but you have to know what the process is. Definitely take some time to learn how to use them, but don't base your entire understanding of security on code that someone else wrote. That's how you end up as a "script kiddie", and your skills and knowledge will be limited.

Feel free to send me an ask if you have questions about any specific tool or something you found that I haven't listed. I have approximate knowledge of many things, and if I don't have an answer I can at least help point you in the right direction.

[winterinhimring]

Where do I learn how to code and use linux? I want to try it but I don't know anything about coding.

I will do my best to help! The answer to that question is very long if I write it all out here, but a lot of it has been answered by other people, so I'll give you an overview and link you to some resources along the way.

The good thing is that you don't need any programming knowledge to use Linux. If you just want to try out the Linux operating system and see what it's like, I would start by downloading a program like Oracle's VirtualBox: https://www.virtualbox.org/

This will allow you to basically run a second, simulated, computer on your actual computer. From there, you can download a Linux image and install it, run it inside VirtualBox, and get familiar with the operating system. This has the additional benefit that if you do something wonky to your Linux virtual machine (VM for short) by mistake, you can just delete it and recreate it and no harm will be done to your actual computer. For a step-by-step explanation, see: https://ubuntu.com/tutorials/how-to-run-ubuntu-desktop-on-a-virtual-machine-using-virtualbox#1-overview

Short aside: Linux is not a monolithic operating system like Windows or MacOS. Linux, written by a man named Linus Torvalds, is a "kernel" made up of certain very basic computer functions, and the rest of the operating system, things like the graphical user interface (GUI, to nerds like me) doesn't come with it. To be usable by normal people, Linux has to have that functionality filled in by other programmers, which creates something called a distribution, or distro for short. Ubuntu, Debian, RedHat, Linux Mint, and OpenSUSE are all Linux distros. Different distros are designed for different purposes. Ubuntu and Mint are both pretty friendly to normal folks who want to write documents, check their email, etc. RedHat is for large companies. There's a distro called Kali that's for cybersecurity and penetration testing. Etc. etc. etc. There are tons of distros. If you don't know which one to pick, I recommend Ubuntu or Mint, as I have experience with both, and they're fairly easy to use.

From this point out, a search engine will be your best friend. There are lots of helpful tutorials online, and also answers to almost any question you can imagine. If you're unsure where to start, documentation from the website of an official Linux distribution, like Ubuntu, is usually reliable, though it can be kind of opaque if you're not used to reading tech-ese. The tutorials on Ubuntu's site, however, seem to be structured with beginners in mind, and I would run through this one to start with: https://ubuntu.com/tutorials/command-line-for-beginners#1-overview

Once you get to the point of having specific questions about how a command works or how to make the operating system do something, I would take a good look at any answers from StackOverflow, which is basically a website for computer people of all skill levels to ask each other questions ranging from the basic to the ridiculously obscure. If you're wondering it, chances are good someone on StackOverflow has asked it.

Other than that, click around your new VM, create files, find programs, etc. If you really get stuck, I'll try and help, but keep in mind I may very well be searching StackOverflow myself. XD

The other cool thing about VMs is that you can try multiple operating systems, i.e. Linux Mint (https://linuxmint-installation-guide.readthedocs.io/en/latest/) which is pretty user-friendly, as I recall.

Once you get to the point where you actually want to install Linux, you'll want to back up your computer to an external hard drive so you can restore from the backup if something goes wrong, and then follow the instructions for your chosen Linux distro. LibreOffice runs on Linux and can open most Microsoft file types, so you shouldn't need to move your files to a different type, you'll just need to copy them somewhere (like another external hard drive or a thumb drive) and then copy them back when you're done with the installation. Obligatory word of warning: installing Linux on your actual machine, as opposed to a VM, WILL OVERWRITE YOUR ENTIRE HARD DRIVE. Do this with caution. Restoring from a backup is possible, so as long as you backed everything up you will not lose any data, but it can be a pain in the neck and if you're not particularly tech-savvy, you may have to go to a computer repair store to get them to do it.

Now, as to your question about learning to code: this requires no VM and no new installation; you can start doing that today. There are almost infinite tutorials online about how to start coding. CodeCademy.com is a pretty decent one, as I recall, though it's been a long time since I used it. There's also a channel on YouTube called BroCode that puts up free 'how to get started in this programming language' tutorials, which are pretty beginner-friendly. I would recommend that you start with either Python or Java (NOT JavaScript; it's not the same thing as Java, and it's a really annoying programming language, so don't do that to yourself). Python has syntax that is more similar to English than most programming languages and it is pretty powerful, but it may confuse you when you start moving to other programming languages. Java is less immediately comprehensible but probably more representative of programming languages as a whole.

Hope this helps! Feel free to send me follow-up questions or ask for clarification if I lapsed into tech-speak and this doesn't make sense.

[inkscape-official]

Garuda (based on arch btw)

Firefox

Tidal (recent change as it's now cheaper for me than paid spotify)

Just the defaults (I do have FreeTube for youtube videos because youtube on firefox is atrocious)

Kate (I've also used notepad++ back when I was still on windows)

It varies by language

Android

Chrome (came preinstalled)

Discord (specifically through vesktop because discords windows/linux parity is still not up to snuff)

Discord (or just texting)

Have not got around to this yet

Usually just based on memory (with "Transit" for bus schedules) but if I need to check hours or navigate in a new place google maps

Pen and paper (Obsidian if I really want a digital copy)

Just my default web browser

I guess this would be gaming (mostly through steam or heroic game launcher)

Rarely do any image editing

Web browser + relevant website

Never gotten into it

File sync is the devil... If I need to share I will either make a google drive folder and send you a link to that or zip the files up and send them over discord

Just the default for Garuda/KDE (and Garuda/sway if I'm on my laptop)

What sort of idiot do you take me for

github if I'm ever doing this

I use krdp to remote access my desktop while on campus and VirtualBox (both to access the singular windows program I need this semester, thanks comp chem, and to "safely" do kernel modifications on a kali VM I have setup)

I'm sad to report I don't know the names of any of my roomates' plushies

The KDE default (should be spectacle)

i know you nerds have lots of opinions on this

what software do you use ask game

base distro

browsing on desktop

listening to music

watching video files (or streaming video ig)

text editing

code editing

mobile OS

mobile browser

chatting on desktop

chatting on mobile

custom system font

IRL navigation

notes and/or to-do

ebook/pdf reading

bonus option for hobbies

image editing

email

rss

file sync/sharing

terminal muxer

home automation

git hosting (or svc if ur a boomer lol)

any miscellaneous tool you can't live without

unrelated to the other questions what's the name of the plushie that's nearest to you rn

screenshots

[soft-mohtarif]

شرح تثبيت توزيعة لينكس على نظام وهمي باستخدام VirtualBox

  دليل شامل لتثبيت توزيعة لينكس على نظام وهمي باستخدام Oracle VirtualBox 🖥️ تثبيت Linux كنظام وهمي على VirtualBox تثبيت Kali Linux كنظام و... https://www.soft-mohtarif.com/2025/03/Linex-virtualbox.html

[makaryilkow]

Creativity 1 February

Learning to create virtual machines in virtual box on kali Linux. Virtual machines are virtual “computers” that are being created in a designated application like Oracle VirtualBox. These virtual machines can be used to test operating systems, just explore and have fun. Using the terminal I sudo apt installed VirtualBox and started modifying my virtual machine to launch Windows XP on it.

[darlene007]

Building a hacker laptop ?

Start with Kali Linux or Parrot Security OS for your operating system. Ensure your laptop has at least 8GB of RAM, an SSD, and a strong CPU for optimal performance. Pre-install tools like Metasploit, Nmap, and Wireshark for penetration testing and network analysis. Always enable encryption, a firewall, and a VPN to stay secure. Consider using VirtualBox or VMware for virtualization to run multiple systems. Ready to dive into ethical hacking? Click Here to read more.

[eshiroma]

MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2018) VirtualBoxにKali Linuxインストール

「VirtualBoxにKali Linuxを入れて欲しい。自分で入れてみたがどうもうまくいかない」とご相談です。 Continue reading MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2018) VirtualBoxにKali Linuxインストール

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Osintgram – Explorando Novas Possibilidades no Marketing Digital

Prepare-se, porque vou direto ao ponto!

Hoje, meu objetivo é abrir sua mente e mostrar que você ainda não percebeu todas as possibilidades deste jogo!

Afinal, a informação está espalhada pela sociedade de forma descentralizada e distribuída.

Público Quente x Público Frio

Aprendizado Inicial

Quando você era apenas um iniciante, aprendeu sobre “Público Quente X Público Frio”. Disseram que construir um público quente leva tempo… meses ou até anos postando conteúdo relevante, dia após dia. Fazendo vídeos no TikTok ou seguindo tendências de música pop. Branding e mais branding… Entendendo o perfil do seu público e apelando para a nostalgia.

A Realidade

Seu mentor estava certo até certo ponto… realmente dá muito trabalho! E se você está neste artigo, é porque prefere buscar o público frio, aquele que ainda não conhece sua marca, mas que tem uma necessidade ou desejo que você pode atender.

Uma Nova Abordagem

E Se…

MAS E SE… você pudesse acelerar esse processo? E SE você pudesse acessar o público quente de outros perfis do Instagram? 👀 De outras marcas ou cursos? 👀 Pessoas que seguem perfis de neurociência, talvez? 👀 Anunciar diretamente para os seguidores de influenciadores conhecidos?

Confira: Leia mais artigos aqui

A Solução

Você só precisaria de uma lista de e-mails desses seguidores. Criaria uma lista de “clientes” e então o Tio Zuck (Facebook) os encontraria para você.

Ferramenta Gratuita: OSINTGRAM

Introdução à Ferramenta

Hoje, vou colocar as peças do quebra-cabeça na mesa. Cabe a você usar sua criatividade para montá-lo. O que vou compartilhar aqui, nenhum guru te conta… porque eles não sabem!

Vou te entregar uma ferramenta gratuita para coletar mais de 20 mil e-mails de uma vez. O ouro que o Tio Zuck pensa que guarda a sete chaves… informações dos seus usuários.

Aprenda a coletar uma lista de e-mails direcionada aos seguidores de um perfil específico do Instagram.

Dados Públicos e Técnicas de OSINT

E até números de telefone, se estiverem disponíveis.

Dados públicos, técnicas de OSINT… 🔥🔥🔥

Nota: Se quiser saber mais sobre OSINT, avise que faço outro post.

Guia de Instalação do OSINTGRAM

Pré-requisitos

Para usar o Osintgram, é bom ter noções básicas de terminal Linux, instalar PIP, Python e bibliotecas necessárias. Tranquilo para quem já tem familiaridade.

Ferramentas Necessárias

Kali Linux na VirtualBox (Máquina Virtual) ou Ubuntu

Guia de Instalação OSINTGRAM

Conclusão

Convite à Parceria

E se quiser me contratar ou fazer parceria em algum projeto, chama no email que preciso juntar dinheiro!

Habilidades e Serviços

Desenvolvimento Python

OSINT

Hacking Ético

[blackmoreops]

Kali Linux VirtualBox Setup Guide for Windows 10 and 11

Setting up Kali Linux VirtualBox on Windows 10 and 11 is the quickest way to run this powerful penetration testing distribution without dual-booting or permanently altering your system. The pre-built VirtualBox image allows you to have Kali Linux vBox running within minutes, making it perfect for cybersecurity professionals, students, and ethical hackers. Kali Linux Virtualbox – vBox Image with…

[shaisoft]

How to Download and Run Kali Linux 2023.4 on VirtualBox in Windows 11 | ...

[isabellanithya]

Unleashing the World of Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing: A Beginner’s Guide

In today’s digital landscape, where cybersecurity threats loom large, ethical hacking and penetration testing have emerged as critical skills for safeguarding systems and networks. If you aspire to become an ethical hacker or penetration tester, this comprehensive guide will walk you through the steps to embark on this exciting journey.

Let’s learn into some of the best ones, with a particular highlight on the unique ethical hacking course available at ACTE Technologies in Bangalore.

Some Step-By-Step Guide To Get You Started:

Step 1: Build a Strong Foundation: Start by acquiring a solid understanding of computer networks, operating systems, and programming languages. Familiarize yourself with TCP/IP protocols, network architecture, and key security concepts. Online courses, tutorials, and books on networking and security fundamentals will serve as valuable resources.

Step 2: Master Security and Vulnerabilities: Develop a deep knowledge of different security vulnerabilities, such as web application flaws (e.g., SQL injection, cross-site scripting), network vulnerabilities (e.g., misconfigurations, weak passwords), and operating system weaknesses. Study common attack vectors, encryption methods, cryptography principles, and security best practices.

Step 3: Explore Ethical Hacking Tools and Frameworks: Get acquainted with popular ethical hacking tools and frameworks like Kali Linux, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, Wireshark, and OWASP ZAP. Understand their functionalities and learn how to leverage them effectively for reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation, and vulnerability assessment.

Step 5: Embrace Hands-on Practice in a Safe Environment: Set up a virtual lab environment using virtualization software such as VirtualBox or VMware. This allows you to create isolated networks and systems for practicing without causing harm to real-world systems. Engage in hands-on activities like network scanning, vulnerability exploitation, privilege escalation, and post-exploitation tasks.

Step 6: Challenge Yourself with Capture the Flag (CTF) Competitions: Participate in Capture the Flag challenges, which simulate real-world cybersecurity scenarios and test your skills in various hacking and penetration testing areas. Websites like HackTheBox, TryHackMe, and OverTheWire offer CTF challenges suitable for beginners to advanced participants. These challenges provide invaluable practical experience and foster problem-solving abilities.

Step 7: Stay Abreast of the Latest Trends and Engage in the Community: Keep up with the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity by following reputable blogs, forums, and social media accounts. Stay informed about the latest security vulnerabilities, tools, and techniques. Engage with the cybersecurity community by attending conferences, joining online forums, and participating in discussions. Networking with professionals in the field can provide valuable insights and opportunities for growth.

Step 8: Embrace an Ethical Mindset: Approach ethical hacking and penetration testing with a strong ethical mindset. Always obtain proper authorization before conducting any security assessments or penetration tests. Respect privacy, confidentiality, and legal boundaries. Ethical hackers and penetration testers have a responsibility to protect systems and data while adhering to ethical guidelines.

Embarking on the path of ethical hacking and penetration testing requires a combination of theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and an unwavering commitment to ethical conduct.

By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can lay a strong foundation, acquire the necessary skills, and navigate the dynamic field of cybersecurity with integrity. Remember, continuous learning, hands-on practice, and ethical responsibility are the cornerstones of a successful ethical hacker or penetration tester.

To learn more considering a top software training institute can provide certifications, job opportunities, and experienced guidance, available both online and offline. Experienced teachers can help you learn better. Take it step by step and consider enrolling for a better understanding.

[visvivadocs]

Today we go step-by-step through how to create a Virtual Machine through VirtualBox and install the linux-based operating system Kali Linux.

[fuckthisshit-ugh]

yes it is that easy for usa ppl but not for people in india.

mb for other countries too where the government restricts internet usage, so lemme tell you how to do it

books-epub-wall.vk

movies-piratebay

how do you do this? well see

1. go install oracle virtualbox (so that you can have an environment completely different from your own computer, you can skip steps 1 and 2 if you already have linux, or dont wanna install vms on your computer or wtv, but i do it for safety reasons so that my computer doesn't get affected from malware and linux has more open source applications that you can download for free as compared to windows)

2. get a linux iso from the internet for free because linux is open source (i use kali linux because well it has so many tools pre installed ᵃⁿᵈ ʸᵒᵘ ᶜᵃⁿ ᵃˡˢᵒ ᵘˢ�� ᵗᵒ ᶦᵗ ᵗᵒ ᶜʳᵃᶜᵏ ʷᶦᶠᶦ ᵖᵃˢˢʷᵒʳᵈˢ ᵒʳ ᵍᵉᵗ ᶦⁿᵗᵒ ʰᵃᶜᵏᶦⁿᵍ) oh also if you wanna learn white hat hacking practice on hackthebox, also mb get into bug bounty hunting because companies pay you so much to find bugs on their websites, and there are so many videos on youtube teaching you how to find bugs and shi, all in all good way to earn money if you have a laptop and internet access, anyways

3. install windscribe vpn (free easy to use, we dont need fancy ass vpns) (if you have windows search up some good vpns for free but honestly like i said windows doesn't have many free options, also you don't need too much internet from the vpn anyways for what we're going to do so don't waste too much money on big ass vpn data plans)

4. switch on vpn and go to sites you want and get magnet links for torrents

5. what i have done is i have bit torrent installed on my actual os (the base os not the virtual one), bit torrent is smthg that you can use from the web and works in india, utorrent doesn't work anymore mostly mb, (imsorry i don't know about other countries, it'll take some trial and error but you can do it!) so copy magnet link from virtual os and paste it to bittorrent (oracle virtualbox allows this, if you have set clipboard sharing to be bidirectional) and voila it will start to download, congratulations you did some pirating and you also have kali linux to do some hacking, now go and earn some money using bug bounty hunting.

tldr: get virtualbox, get a virtual linux, install vpn, get torrent magnet link, install torrent installer on actual os, paste magnet link to torrent installer, start downloading

Other Ways:-

1. if your government controls the information you see and you have brave or tor browser you can go to .onion sites (basically what you call dark web) and read news articles on famous sites which have a .onion counterpart url? but for the love of god dont dive too much into the dark web (deep web) because its a bit dangerous (a lot, especially to younger people who're doing this, don't trust the internet too much and stay cautious), just stick to famous sites, which you can google or duckduckgo the .onion url of.

2. andddddd you can also use google dorks to find movies, search up some good dorks and use them, https://gist.github.com/markstachowski/1202382150e3fb25ece69a1ff9cf5b6e

^^examples

3. also kayoanime gives you drive links to anime, aniwatch.to still works idk for how long

dm me if you have any questions

i don’t understand people who say they don’t pirate movies bc they don’t know how like you literally just google “best movie sites reddit [insert current year]” install an add blocker and that’s it. it’s literally easier to pirate movies than it is to watch them legally bc it takes more effort to sign up for streaming services than it does to look for hosting sites

[techohalic]

Kali Linux on VirtualBox | Installation of Kali Linux on VirtualBox | Kali Linux

In this tutorial you will learn how to install Kali Linux on Virtual Box.

Kali Linux is one of the best Linux distributions for hacking and security enthusiasts.

You can also install Kali Linux by replacing the existing operating system, but using it via a virtual machine would be a better and safer option.

With Virtual Box, you can use Kali Linux as a regular application in your Windows/Linux system. It’s almost the same as running an application or game in your system.

Using Kali Linux in a virtual machine is safe. Whatever you do inside Kali Linux will not impact your host system. Your actual operating system will not be affected and your data in the host system will be safe.

 Steps to install Kali Linux on VirtualBox:

 1. Download and install VirtualBox

 2. Download ready-to-use virtual image of Kali Linux

 3. Install Kali Linux on Virtual Box

 For more click :- https://techohalic.com/installing-kali-linux-on-virtualbox/

[undedinside]

Contents

Python:

Introduction to Variables

User Input and Selection

An Introduction to While Loops

Putting it Together

Introduction to Lists

Website:

Into to HTML

Binary:

Decimal to Binary and Vice Versa

Basic Logic Gates

Hacking:

Securing Kali Against Hacking

Finding Open Ports With Nmap

Finding Exploits

Hacking Metasploitable

Staying Safe Online:

Spotting Phishing Attacks

HTTP vs HTTPS

Good Password Etiquette

Proxies and VPNs

MultiFactor Authentication

Virtual Machines:

Kali for VMWare

Kali for VirtualBox

Creating a Live USB

Linux:

Directory Traversal and File Creation/Deletion

Basic Networking Commands

Remote Access

Finding Files

Blue Team:

Static Malware Analysis 101

General Programming:

Data types