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Frequently Asked Questions - HackTrack Linux

FAQ

Find the answers for the most frequently asked questions below

What is HackTrack Linux ?

HackTrack Linux is an open source operating system developed by the HTGL Project from Indonesia which provides penetration testing. The pentest tool is generated from the source code and then compiles it.

What is a penetrasing live system ?

An operating system in which all penetration equipment has been completed so that it is fully operational and ready to use, without the need for installation. To make this HackTrack Linux system work, simply create a bootable media, such as a flash drive or a blank dvd.

In short, a penetrasing live system is ?

A penetration live system is a system designed to run without need to install to hardware like hard disk or ssd.

Can HackTrack Linux work without a hard drive?

Of course Can run without a hard drive or SSD device in it computer or laptop system. You just need to create a bootable flash disk or bootable dvd disk. then boot on usb device or dvd rom..

How to make bootable media usb flash disk HackTrack Linux ?

in short
- Download .iso file on official website or mirror
- Prepare 1 piece of flash disk media at least 4GB
- Make it bootable with Rufus or Etcher app
- Boot from usb media
- HackTrack can be used

What linux based HackTrack ?

OS Type: Linux
Based on: Debian (Stable)
Origin: Indonesia
Architecture: i686 and amd64
Default: CLI Shell Bash
Desktop: MATE Desktop Environment
Category: Data Rescue, Forensics, Live System, Pentester , Security

What is HTGL-Clone ?

HTGL-Clone is a scripted instruction to install HackTrack Linux to SSD or HDD media.

What is RC or Release Candidate ?

The Release Candidate version is a cdimage in the form of a file.iso created at the end of each month with new updates packaged. Optimized for bootable flash disks.

What is RF or Release Fixed ?

Release Fixed is a cdimage in the form of a file.iso created after Release Candidate is declared 99% Stable and uploaded with new updates at the end of each year. Release Fixed is also a Release Candidate version tag which is the end of each year. Optimized for installation to HDD or SSD.