Kali Linux 2025.2, the second release of the year, is now available for download with 13 new tools and an expanded car hacking toolkit.

Best Linux distro for developers of 2025 The Kali Linux project is maintained and funded by Offensive Security. Chief content and strategy officer Jim ‘Elwood’ O’Gorman leads the Kali team.

Kali Linux is a widely respected Linux distribution geared toward testing and auditing systems and networks, and the latest release has added more hacking tools, updates, and even a UI refresh.

Kali Linux 2025.2 brings powerful new tools for experienced penetration testers Offensive Security realigns Kali’s interface with MITRE ATT&CK - finally, structure meets hacking function New ...

Offensive Security warned Kali Linux users to manually install a new Kali repository signing key to avoid experiencing update failures.