Backbox Linux 8.1 Released for Security Testing

Backbox Linux 8.1 Released with Updated Features and Safety Tools

Backbox Linux 8.1, a Linux distribution aimed at providing tools to check system safety, testing exploits, reverse engineering, analyzing network traffic, and more, has been released after a year of development. The distribution, which is based on Ubuntu 22.04, includes a user environment based on XFCE and comes with a collection of tools for various security-related tasks. It also offers features like studying malware, stress testing, and identifying hidden or lost data.


Backbox Linux 8.1 Screenshot

Improved XFCE Environment and Updated Linux Kernel

The new version of Backbox Linux showcases an updated XFCE environment and utilizes the Linux kernel version 5.15. These updates provide users with a more stable and efficient experience while using the distribution.

Enhanced Security Tools and Hybrid ISO Image Format

Backbox Linux 8.1 also introduces new versions of safety tools, ensuring users have access to the latest security features and improvements. Additionally, the ISO-image collected in hybrid format has been adapted for download on systems with UEFI, expanding compatibility and ease of installation.

Download Backbox Linux 8.1

Users can download the Backbox Linux 8.1 ISO image, which has a size of 4.2 GB (x86_64), from the official download page.

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