Navigating in Kali Linux

In this section, we will guide you through the basics of maneuvering the Kali Linux operating system. As we mentioned previously, Kali Linux is based on the Debian flavor of Linux. This means that all other Debian-based operating systems will have a similar user interface.

After Kali Linux has booted, you'll be presented with the login screen; the default username and password for logging into Kali Linux are root/toor. Upon logging in, you'll be presented with a very nice, clean, and polished user interface. One of the very first things you'll notice in the top-left corner is the Applications drop-down menu. This is the menu where all of your penetration testing and forensics tools are kept. The Applications menu, ...

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