BlackArch Linux is an Arch Linux-based distribution for penetration testers
and security researchers. The repository contains 2336 tools. You can install tools individually or in groups.
BlackArch Linux is compatible with existing Arch installs.
and security researchers. The repository contains 2336 tools. You can install tools individually or in groups.
BlackArch Linux is compatible with existing Arch installs.
- added more than 150 new tools
- added terminus font for all WMs (thanks to psf for i3-wm bugfixes)
- included linux kernel 5.2.9
- new ~/.vim and ~/.vimrc (thanks to noptrix offering his config files)
- updated blackarch-installer to v1.1.19
- various improvements and bugfixes
- removed dwm window manager
- replaced the default terminal xterm with rxvt-unicode
- updated look&feel: new BlackArch theme for WMs, grub, syslinux, etc. (special thanks to Erik!)
- QA'ed and fixed all packages (runtime exec).
- updated all blackarch tools and packages including config files
- updated all system packages
- updated all window manager menus (awesome, fluxbox, openbox)
Download and Installation
BlackArch Linux only takes a moment to setup.
There are three ways to go:
- Install on an existing Arch machine.
- Use the live ISO.
- The live ISO comes with an installer (
blackarch-install
). You can use the
installer to install BlackArch to your hard disk.
Gloss