The BackBox Team is pleased to announce the updated release of BackBox Linux, the version 4.1!
This release includes features such as Linux Kernel 3.13, EFI mode, Anonymous mode, LVM + Disk encryption installer, privacy additions and armhf Debian packages.
The ISO images (32bit & 64bit) can be downloaded from the following location:
BackBox 4.0 has now a fully customizable tools arsenal!
New packages have been created, one for each of the Auditing categories, which bring with them all the package of that specific pentesting field. So you can customize your box and install just what you really need, conforming to the BackBox philosophy of lightness, simplicity and completeness.
The packages we introduced to implement this new concept are:
backbox-documentation-reporting
backbox-exploitation
backbox-forensics-analysis
backbox-information-gathering
backbox-maintaining-access
backbox-miscellaneous
backbox-mobile-analysis
backbox-privilege-escalation
backbox-reverse-engineering
backbox-social-engineering
backbox-stress-testing
backbox-voip-analysis
backbox-vulnerability-assessment
backbox-wireless-analysis
Every user is strongly advised to install backbox-tools package in order to get all the categories and the tools as before, and conform to the new packaging structure. It’s as simple as:
The BackBox Team is pleased to announce the updated release of BackBox Linux, the version 4.0!
This release includes features such as Linux Kernel 3.13, EFI mode, Anonymous mode, LVM + Disk encryption installer, privacy additions and armhf Debian packages.
The ISO images (32bit & 64bit) can be downloaded from the following location:
Installer with LVM and Full Disk Encryption options
Handy Thunar custom actions
RAM wipe at shutdown/reboot
System improvements
Upstream components
Bug corrections
Performance boost
Improved Anonymous mode
Predisposition to ARM architecture (armhf Debian packages)
Predisposition to BackBox Cloud platform
New and updated hacking tools
System requirements
32-bit or 64-bit processor
512 MB of system memory (RAM)
6 GB of disk space for installation
Graphics card capable of 800×600 resolution
DVD-ROM drive or USB port (1.7 GB)
The BackBox team is sorry for the delayed release date, but the porting to the new Ubuntu 14.04 base required lots of work.
The developing team also promises more tools will be available soon and automatically installed in form of system updates.
We hope our users will understand… all our work is done for free and for passion. Our biggest satisfaction is knowing we hopefully made an enjoyable distro, and your best feedback would be seeing you joining our community and contribute.
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The BackBox Team is proud to announce the release date of the new version of the distro!
BackBox Linux v.4 RC will be offcially presented and released to the public at the HackInBo 2014 Winter Edition, on October 11th, 2014.
If you can’t be phisically present that day, follow us on our communication channels to get the new release, install it on your machine and discover the new features it provides.
From now on BackBox Team will post twitts by announcing new features that included in BackBox 4, its functionality and the new look.
BackBox 4 has been studied for better design, maximum security, privacy and most importantly performance. This was the main reason of the delay for the new major release.
Don’t miss our spots on twitter which will give you inputs about new BackBox 4.
Follow the hashtag #backbox4you for the latest news!
Stay tuned and Happy Hacking!
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Your mission is to create a Wallpaper for BackBox Linux 4, the chosen wallpaper will be the default one that appears on BackBox desktop!
Rules:
Must be at least 1920px wide in 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratio and .jpg or .png format.
The theme is free but we prefer colors like blue, black and gray.
Using the BackBox logo is allowed, you can download it from the following link.
By submitting, you grant BackBox the right to reproduce your artwork with reasonable attribution in any way we see fit without compensation. We reserve the right not to choose a winner.
Any technique or medium may be used, as long as the final submission is in specified digital format. If you use stock photos, art, etc., make sure it is either public domain or that you own the rights to it.
Submit entries to info [at] backbox .org
Please include your real name or desired nickname if any and a title and description of your piece.
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BackBox Linux 4.1 released!
/in Releases /by adminThe BackBox Team is pleased to announce the updated release of BackBox Linux, the version 4.1!
This release includes features such as Linux Kernel 3.13, EFI mode, Anonymous mode, LVM + Disk encryption installer, privacy additions and armhf Debian packages.
The ISO images (32bit & 64bit) can be downloaded from the following location:
https://www.backbox.org/download
What’s new
System requirements
Upgrade instructions
To upgrade from a previous version (BackBox v.4.0) follow these instructions:
sudo apt-get updatesudo apt-get dist-upgrade
sudo apt-get install -f
sudo apt-get install backbox-default-settings backbox-desktop --reinstall
sudo apt-get install backbox-tools --reinstall
sudo apt-get autoremove --purge
BackBox Linux 4 Metapackages
/in News /by adminBackBox 4.0 has now a fully customizable tools arsenal!
New packages have been created, one for each of the Auditing categories, which bring with them all the package of that specific pentesting field. So you can customize your box and install just what you really need, conforming to the BackBox philosophy of lightness, simplicity and completeness.
The packages we introduced to implement this new concept are:
Every user is strongly advised to install backbox-tools package in order to get all the categories and the tools as before, and conform to the new packaging structure. It’s as simple as:
sudo apt-get updatesudo apt-get dist-upgrade
sudo apt-get install backbox-tools
For any problem let us know.
BackBox Linux 4 released!
/in Releases /by adminThe BackBox Team is pleased to announce the updated release of BackBox Linux, the version 4.0!
This release includes features such as Linux Kernel 3.13, EFI mode, Anonymous mode, LVM + Disk encryption installer, privacy additions and armhf Debian packages.
The ISO images (32bit & 64bit) can be downloaded from the following location:
https://www.backbox.org/download
What’s new
System requirements
The BackBox team is sorry for the delayed release date, but the porting to the new Ubuntu 14.04 base required lots of work.
The developing team also promises more tools will be available soon and automatically installed in form of system updates.
We hope our users will understand… all our work is done for free and for passion. Our biggest satisfaction is knowing we hopefully made an enjoyable distro, and your best feedback would be seeing you joining our community and contribute.
BackBox 4 @ HackInBo 2014
/in News /by adminThe BackBox Team is proud to announce the release date of the new version of the distro!
BackBox Linux v.4 RC will be offcially presented and released to the public at the HackInBo 2014 Winter Edition, on October 11th, 2014.
If you can’t be phisically present that day, follow us on our communication channels to get the new release, install it on your machine and discover the new features it provides.
Stay tuned!
Road to BackBox Linux 4
/in News /by adminBackBox 4 will be released soon!
From now on BackBox Team will post twitts by announcing new features that included in BackBox 4, its functionality and the new look.
BackBox 4 has been studied for better design, maximum security, privacy and most importantly performance. This was the main reason of the delay for the new major release.
Don’t miss our spots on twitter which will give you inputs about new BackBox 4.
Follow the hashtag #backbox4you for the latest news!
Stay tuned and Happy Hacking!
BackBox Linux 4 Artwork Contest
/in News /by adminThe BackBox Linux 4 Artwork Contest is started!
Your mission is to create a Wallpaper for BackBox Linux 4, the chosen wallpaper will be the default one that appears on BackBox desktop!
Rules:
By submitting, you grant BackBox the right to reproduce your artwork with reasonable attribution in any way we see fit without compensation. We reserve the right not to choose a winner.
Any technique or medium may be used, as long as the final submission is in specified digital format. If you use stock photos, art, etc., make sure it is either public domain or that you own the rights to it.
Submit entries to info [at] backbox .org
Please include your real name or desired nickname if any and a title and description of your piece.