BlackArch Linux 2016.08.19 Has Released and Available For Download
BlackArch Linux is an open source distribution of Linux derived from the lightweight and powerful Arch Linux operating system and designed from the ground up to be used by security professionals for penetration testing tasks.
Distributed as Live DVDs for mainstream architectures
While the distribution can be installed on top of an existing Arch Linux installation (see below for details), the main attraction are the Live DVDs, which support both 32-bit (i386) and 64-bit (x86_64) hardware platforms.
BlackArch is based on the famous, lightweight and highly customizable Arch Linux operating system, so the new ISO also contains all the security and software updates released since the May announcement of the previous ISO image.
Therefore, BlackArch team is proud to announce that they now have more than 1,500 tools available in the latest ISO image released today, along with updates to the BlackArch Linux installer, all the in-house built tools and system packages.
"Today we released new BlackArch Linux ISOs. The new ISOs include over 1500 tools," reads the announcement. "We wish to thank all of BlackArch's users, mirrors, and supporters. Thanks for your help."
What's new in BlackArch Linux 2016.08.19
- include linux kernel 4.7.1
- updated BlackArch Linux installer
- added more than 100 new tools
- updated all blackarch tools
- updated all system packages
- updated menu entries for window managers (awesome, fluxbox, openbox)
Over 1,900 packages are now available for BlackArch
But that's not all that has been added in the new BlackArch Linux ISO, as it also serves more than 1,900 packages, updated menu entries for the Openbox, Fluxbox, and awesome window managers, as well as the recently released Linux 4.7.1 kernel.
If you're new to BlackArch, we recommend checking out its website for additional information you need to get started with this powerful, open-source computer operating system targeted at security professionals and aspiring hackers.
