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Kali Linux 2025.4 released with new tools and desktop updates

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Kali Linux 2025.4, the final release of 2025, introduces three new tools, desktop environment updates, and enhanced Wayland support. This update includes improvements to GNOME 49, KDE Plasma 6.5, and Xfce, as well as expanded device support for Kali NetHunter. The release also features full VM guest utilities support for VirtualBox, VMware, and QEMU, and the Kali Live image is now distributed only via BitTorrent. Kali Linux 2025.3, released earlier in the year, introduced ten new tools, Nexmon support, and enhancements to Kali NetHunter, including support for the Samsung S10 and improvements to the CARsenal tool.

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  1. 12.12.2025 17:27 1 articles · 23h ago

    Kali Linux 2025.4 released with new tools and desktop updates

    Kali Linux 2025.4, released on December 12, 2025, introduces three new tools: bpf-linker, evil-winrm-py, and hexstrike-ai. This update includes desktop environment improvements with GNOME 49, KDE Plasma 6.5, and Xfce enhancements. GNOME 49 now runs entirely on Wayland, and full VM guest utilities support has been added for VirtualBox, VMware, and QEMU. Kali NetHunter updates include expanded device support for Android 16 on the Samsung Galaxy S10 and the OnePlus Nord, and Android 15 on Xiaomi Mi 9. The NetHunter Terminal has been restored with updated compatibility for Magisk versions that use interactive mode. Wifipumpkin3 also sees enhancements, including updated phishing templates and the addition of a preview tab in the NetHunter app. The Kali Live image is now distributed only via BitTorrent due to its increased size, and three new community mirrors have been added in Asia and one in the United States. Kali Cloud and the Kali WSL app received several behind-the-scenes improvements and reliability fixes.

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  2. 24.09.2025 21:30 2 articles · 2mo ago

    Kali Linux 2025.3 released with new tools and Wi-Fi enhancements

    Kali Linux 2025.3, released on September 24, 2025, introduces ten new tools, Nexmon support, and enhancements to Kali NetHunter. These updates are designed to improve the capabilities of cybersecurity professionals in conducting various security tasks. The new tools cover a range of functionalities, including web security auditing, file type identification, AI integration, and network discovery. Nexmon support allows for enhanced Wi-Fi features, particularly beneficial for Raspberry Pi users. Kali NetHunter has also received updates, including support for the Samsung S10 and improvements to the CARsenal tool.

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