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June 17, 2025

Kali Linux Revamped: UI Refresh, New Tools, and Enhanced Car Hacking Capabilities

 

Kali Linux, a well-regarded distribution for penetration testing, has received a significant update with its new release, Kali Linux 2025.2. This version features enhanced tools, additional functionalities, and a refined user interface aimed at improving the experience for ethical hackers and cybersecurity professionals.

One notable change is the rebranding of the CAN Arsenal to CARsenal, clarifying its purpose. The update includes new tools such as:

  • hlcand: a modified version of slcand for ELM327 usage.
  • VIN Info: useful for decoding VIN identifiers.
  • CaringCaribou: which provides Listener, Dump Fizzer, Send, UDS, and XCP modules.
  • ICSim: a simulator for VCAN, allowing testing of the CARsenal toolset without needing specialized hardware.

Additionally, the desktop menu has been reorganized for better alignment with the MITRE ATT&CK framework, facilitating easier navigation for both offensive and defensive teams. Kali Linux now employs the updated GNOME desktop version 48, which includes performance improvements, notification stacking, and digital well-being features. A new VPN IP extension has also been added, displaying your current VPN’s IP address and providing a quick copy function.

Further enhancements in Kali Linux 2025.2 include:

  • Azureblood: a data collector for Microsoft Azure.
  • Binwalk3: a firmware analysis tool.
  • Bloodhound-ce-python: an ingester for BloodHouse CE.
  • Bopscrk: a wordlist generator.
  • Identified vulnerabilities scanning with crlfuzz.

Moreover, wireless injection and de-authentication capabilities have been introduced, alongside new kernels supporting various smartphone models like the Xiaomi Redmi and Samsung Galaxy series.

To try out the latest version, users can download the ISO directly from the official download site or upgrade their current installations via terminal commands outlined in the release notes on the official Kali Linux blog.


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