Top 10 Hackers Operating Systems

Kali Linux

Kali Linux is an open source project that is maintained and funded by Offensive Security, a provider of world-class information security training and penetration testing services. In addition to Kali Linux, Offensive Security also maintains the Exploit Database and the free online course, Metasploit Unleashed

BackBox

Pro-actively protect your IT infrastructure with BackBox. It is the perfect security solution; providing pen-testing, incident response, computer forensics, and intelligence gathering tools. The most current release of BackBox Linux includes the latest software solutions for vulnerability analysis/assessment and pen-testing. It is one of the lightest/fastest Linux distros available on the Internet.

Deft

1. Designing and developing the Gnu Linux distribution called DEFT (acronym for Digital Evidence & Forensics Toolkit) and some of the applications included in the system;
2. Distributing the DEFT system free of charge and through any available technological means;
3. Producing and distributing the documentation to guide responsible use of the system and all its applications;
4. Creating a National and International reference point for the organisation and coordination of events, training & ICT  courses, conferences and meetings on the subject of Digital Forensics through the use of open source systems.

Live Hacking OS

Live Hacking OS is also based on Linux, you know why. It is also a big pack of hacking tools used for Penetration testing. It includes the graphical user interface GNOME inbuilt. There is a second variation available which is command line only. And requires very less hardware requirement.

Samurai Web Security Framework

The Samurai Web Testing Framework is a live linux distro which is pre-configured with Web penetration testing tools. Yes this is the best for Web Penetration Testing and this is a live linux which is beneficial to clear all hacking tracks. You can download VMware image as well as ISO image from Sourceforge.

Network Security Toolkit

Network security toolkit is based on Fedora and runs on 32 as well as 64 bit platforms. Network security toolkit provides tools to test, monitor and fix the network issues. The main purpose of developing this Toolkit is to provide the security professional and network administrator with a comprehensive set of Open Source Network Security Tools.

Parrot Security OS

Parrot Security OS is a cloud friendly operating system designed for Pentesting, Computer Forensic, Reverse engineering, Hacking, Cloud pentesting, privacy/anonimity and cryptography. Parrot security os is based on Debian.

BugTraq2

Bugtraq Team is experienced freaks and developers. Bugtraq is available in Debian, Ubuntu, OpenSuSe in 32 and 64 bit architectures.Bugtraq system offers the most comprehensive distribution, optimal, and stable with automated services manager in real time. This distribution based on the 3.2 and 3.4 kernel.

NodeZero

Nodezero is very handy Penetration testing tools collection distro. They believe that Livecd is not for those who does Penetration testing on regular basis, but they provide livecd of their distro. Nodezero is reliable and stable. It is based on the Ubuntu distribution of  Linux. Download your free and open copy of NodeZero Linux today, because real hackers count from zero.

Pentoo

Pentoo is a security-focused Linux distro based on Gentoo. It is basically a Gentoo install with lots of customized tools, customized kernel, and more. Here is a list of the features currently included :

• Hardened Kernel with aufs patches
• Backported Wifi stack from latest stable kernel release
• Module loading support ala slax
• Changes saving on usb stick
• XFCE4 wm
• Cuda/OPENCL cracking support with development tools
• System updates if you got it finally installed

GnackTrack

GnackTrack author is no longer updating its distro since the release of BackTrack5. GnackTrack is similar OS as BackTrack with the implementation of Gnome.