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# What operating system does everyone use for pen-testing?

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1. Bludger

   Dec 18, 2020

   *What operating system does everyone use for pen-testing?*

   Personally, I use Kali-Linux.

2. Christophe

   Dec 21, 2020

   Same, I default to Kali just because it's been around for a while and I started using it back when it was BackTrack instead of Kali.

   I know a few people who prefer ParrotOS though

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