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What is Backtrack?

Backtrack is a GNU/Linux distribution which is used for penetration testing and more.

What tools does Backtrack have?Backtrack has got alot of usefull tools in the following categories

* Information Gathering

* Network Mapping

* Vulnerability Identification

* Web Application Analysis

* Radio Network Analysis (802.11,Bluetooth,Rfid)

* Penetration (Exploit & Social Engineering Toolkit)

* Privilege Escalation

* Maintaining Access

* Digital Forensics

* Reverse Engineering

* Voice Over IP

Here you will find a list of tools

http://backtrack.offensive-security.com/index.php/Tools

Is it free and how do i get it?

Yes Backtrack is free and you can download it here http://www.backtrack-linux.org/downloads/

You have three option when it comes to using backtrack you could use it strait from the disk {live cd}, you could use it in VMware or you could install it on your hardrive, unlike previous versions of backtrack backtrack 4 has an installer.

I use backtrack on my laptop and win 7 on my desktop, you can also dual boot there are loads of tutorials how to do this just google it.

The first public release of Skiddie OS 5 ..oops sorry I mean BackTrack Linux 5 will be presented during the European open-source event next 10th May 2011 in Paris. A delegation of BackTrack Linux developers from Italy, backed with the support of the European community will be hosting a stand in the “community area” to showcase BackTrack and answer any question about BackTrack Linux.

BackTrack 5 will be based on Ubuntu Lucid (10.04 LTS), and will (finally) support both 32 bit and 64 bit architectures. It will be officially supporting KDE 4, Gnome and Fluxbox while providing users streamlined ISO downloads of each Desktop Environment (DE).

Previous versions of Back|Track 2, 3 & 4 where never designed for localized installation, too many dependencies are missing broken or have simply been removed.

Blackbuntu is another distribution which claims to be a working reference on Back|Track.

Blackbuntu is another Ubuntu base distro for Penetration Testing with GNOME Desktop Environment. It’s currently being built using the Ubuntu 10.10 Maverick Meerkat

The difference would appear to be slight if at all any with one marginal note: There is no support for LvM2 LoopAES Encrytion or Security Enhanced Linux or the Flux Advanced Security Kernel within either distribution as they instead rely heavily on App-Armor to protect the system daemons and users whilst running in a default root state!

There is an old security saying “forget about the security of others and worry about your own instead!”

What tools Backtrack does not have?

SELinux & the Flux Advanced Security Kernel

LVM & LUKS – LoopAES Cryptsetup & Cryptmount

Ext 4 – Filing System

IceCat Web-Browser with various Security Extensions.

FAQ:

Q:> How do I get the flux advanced security kernel?

A:> Harden & Audit your own Linux!

Q:> What does LVM Cryptsetup do?

A:> Full disk encryption using the Advanced Encryption Standard!

Q:> Can I do this with Ubuntu?

A:> Oh, lol, lol rofl, in a word – No!Q:> Is it illegal?

No backtrack is not illegal.

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