Kali Linux 2024.4, the final release of 2024, brings a wide range of updates and new features for cybersecurity professionals and ethical hackers. Here are the key highlights:
Python 3.12 is now the default Python interpreter in Kali Linux 2024.4
1. This change comes with improved performance, better syntax, and optimized memory management. Notably, pip is now disabled by default, with pipx becoming the preferred tool for installing Python packages due to its environment isolatio.
Kali Linux has officially discontinued 32-bit (i386) builds with this release
1. While 32-bit packages are still available in the repository, no new i386 images will be created. This change aligns with the broader trend in the Linux community of phasing out 32-bit support.
Kali Linux 2024.4 introduces 14 new tools to enhance its penetration testing and security analysis capabilities
1. Some notable additions include:
The release includes GNOME 47, which brings several enhancements
Kali Linux 2024.4 offers significant improvements for Raspberry Pi users
The Kali NetHunter app for Android devices has received major upgrades
Kali Forums now powered by Discourse
1Various ARM SBC updates and improvements
1 This release reinforces Kali Linux’s position as a leading platform for information security professionals, offering an expanded toolkit and improved user experience across various devices and platforms.
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