Best operating system for hacking

For being the most effective hacker you need to settle on the most effective Operating System on that you gonna work. Choosing an operating system is very important because there are this operating system gives you integrated tools which are important for hacking purpose. These tools are the core part of hacking. Not only the tools are the important part of hacking along with the this you need a strong knowledge of networking skill, know full knowledge of operating Linux and another operating system, command-line operating and much other skill.

So here is that the list of TOP 7 Operating System for an ethical hacker

1.Kali Linux

Kali Linux is a derived form Debian-Linux distribution which is designed for digital forensics and penetration testing. It's maintained as well as funded by Offensive Security Ltd. Kali Linux is just a tool. It's become illegal when you use a tool for hacking and not when you install it for useful purposes like learning or teaching or using it in the way to provide (a place) with defensive works as protection against attack your software or your network. It is not illegal to install any Operating System which is available for download and is properly licensed.

•  Kali linux contains many hundred tools that are geared towards various information security tasks, such as Penetration Testing, Security research, Computer Forensics, and Reverse Engineering.
• Kali Linux is a tool for  “Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking Linux Distribution”.  So, Kali Linux doesn't offer something unique in that sense most of the provided tools could be installed on any Linux distribution.

Package manager: dpkg
Initial release: 13 March 2013 (6 years ago)
Platforms: x86, x86-64, armel, armhf
Update method: APT
Default user interface: GNOME Shell
Developer: Offensive Security

2.BlackBox

BackBox is a Ubuntu-based Linux distribution  penetration test and security assessment that providing a network and informatic systems analysis toolkit. It includes a complete set of tools required for ethical hacking and security testing. It was developed to perform penetration tests and security assessments and many other operation of hacking. It is designed to be fast and easy to use. 

• These is designed to be fast, easy to use and provide a minimal yet complete desktop environment, thanks to its own software repositories that are constantly updated to the latest stable version of the most popular and best known ethical hacking tools.
• BackBox linux is more than an operating system, it is a Free Open Source Community Project with the aim of promoting the culture of security in the IT environment and give its contribution to make it better and safer.

Initial release date: 9 September 2010
Default user interface: Xfce
OS family: Unix-like
Latest release: 6 / June 11, 2019
Developer: Raffaele Forte and others
Source model: Open source

3.Parrot

Parrot Linux is abased on  Debiam-Linux distribution with a focus on computer security. It is designed for penetration testing, vulnerability assessment and mitigation, computer forensics and anonymous web browsing. 

• It is a complete all-in-one environment for pentesting, privacy, digital forensics, reverse engineering, and software development. 
• These linux  is a very lightweight system for daily use and privacy protection. It is designed for casual users who love the parrot look and feel.
• The Parrot linux project releases other images of the Parrot System specifically designed for special use cases or uncommon devices. Here you can find the ARM images and other custom editions.

Package manager: APT
Default user interface: MATE
Latest release: 4.7 / July 1, 2019; 50 days ago
Initial release: 10 April 2013
Developer: Lorenzo Faletra, Francesco Bonanno, The Parrot Project
Source model: Open source

4.BlackArch Linux

BlackArch Linux is an based on Arch Linux distribution penetration testing distribution for the penetration testers and security researchers. It's a penetration testing distribution based on Arch Linux that provides a large number of cyber security tools. It is an open-source distro created especially for penetration testers and security researchers. The repository of BlackArch linux contains more than 2000 tools that can be installed individually or in groups.

• These is supplied as a live DVD image that comes with several lightweight window managers, including Fluxbox, Openbox, Awesome and spectrum. 
• It ships with over a hunderds specialist tools for penetration testing and forensic analysis. 

OS family: Linux
Update method: Pacman
Developer: Open-source project

5.DEFT Linux 

The DEFT (Digital Evidence & Forensics Toolkit) operating system is based on GNU Linux distribution. DEFT linux is a household name when it comes to digital forensics and intelligence activities since its first release way back in year 2005. Born from an idea of Stefano Fratepietro, DEFT is a made for Digital Forensics and Incident Response, with the purpose of running live on systems without tampering or corrupting devices connected to the PC/Mac where the boot process takes place.

• The DEFT staff is devoted to implementing and developing applications that are released to Digital and Mobile Forensics consultant companies, Law Enforcement Officer and investigators.
• DEFT system is currently employed in several places and by several people such as:
  Military, Government Officers, Law Enforcement, Investigators, Expert Witnesses, IT Auditors, Universities, Individuals

6.NodeZero Linux 

NodeZero linux system is based on Ubuntu-Linux distribution and designed as a complete system that can also be used for penetration testing. NodeZero system uses Ubuntu repositories so your system will be always up to date. NodeZero is a freeware software application from the Other subcategory, part of the Network & Internet category. 

Category: Penetration, Security
Desktop environment: GNOME 2
Architecture: x86
Based on: Ubuntu
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Media: Live DVD
The last version | Released: 1 | October 06, 2010

7. Cyborg-Hawk Linux

Cyborg Hawk Linux is also a Ubuntu-based Linux distribution Hacking tool also know as a Pentesting Linux distibution it is developed and designed for ethical hackers and penetration testers. Cyborg Hawk distribution can be used for network security and assessment and also for digital forensics. It also has various tools suited to the testing of Mobile Security and Wireless infrastructure.

Category: Security, Penetration
Desktop environment: GNOME
Architecture: x86_64
Based on: Ubuntu
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Media: Live DVD
The last version | Released: 1.1 | January 21, 2015