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<<Hack|Track GNU/Linux


Last Update: 2026-02-11 21:49 UTC


<<Hack|Track GNU/Linux is a specialist Linux distribution designed for penetration testing. It is based on Debian's stable branch and comes with the MATE desktop environment. The distribution includes over 200 penetration testing tools split into several categories, such as information gathering, vulnerability analysis, exploitation tools, wireless attacks, forensics tools, stress testing, password attacks, hardware hacking, reverse engineering and several others. <<Hack|Track GNU/Linux is meant to be used in "live" mode, booted either from an external USB drive or from a DVD.

Popularity (hits per day): 12 months: 408 (20), 6 months: 349 (40), 3 months: 196 (81), 4 weeks: 194 (95), 1 week: 182 (71)

Average visitor rating: 9.0/10 from 1 review(s).


<<Hack|Track Summary
Distribution <<Hack|Track GNU/Linux
Home Page https://www.hacktrack-linux.org/
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Feature 2026.1-rc19
Release Date 2026-02-11
End Of Life  
Price (US$) Free
Image Size (MB) 2600-2700
Free Download ISO
Installation --
Default Desktop MATE
Default Browser Firefox ESR
Package Format deb
Package Management apt
Release Model Fixed
Office Suite --
Processor Architecture x86_64
Init Software systemd
Journaled File Systems --
Multilingual en
Full Package List 2026.1-rc19
Package 2026.1-rc19
alsa-lib (1.2.15.3) 1.2.8
amdgpu (25.0.0) 23.0.0
apparmor (4.1.7) 3.0.8
apt (3.1.16) 2.6.1
bash (5.3) 5.2.15
bind (9.20.20) --
chromium (146.0.7680.80) --
cinnamon (6.6.7) --
cups (2.4.16) --
e2fsprogs (1.47.4) 1.47.0
ffmpeg (8.1) --
firefox (148.0.2) 140.7.0
flatpak (1.16.3) --
freetype (2.14.2) 2.12.1
gcc (15.2.0) 12.2.0
gimp (3.2.0) --
git (2.53.0) 2.39.5
glibc (2.43) 2.36
gnome-shell (50.0) --
grub (2.14) --
gtk (4.22.1) 3.24.38
httpd (2.4.66) --
inkscape (1.4.3) --
kmod (34.2) 30
krita (5.2.16) --
LibreOffice (26.2.1) --
Package 2026.1-rc19
libselinux (3.10) 3.4
linux (6.19.8) 6.1.162
mariadb (12.2.2) --
mate-desktop (1.28.2) 1.26.0
mesa (26.0.2) 22.3.6
mysql (9.6.0) --
nautilus (50.0) --
NVIDIA (590.48.01) --
openjdk (25) 17.0.18
openssh (10.2p1) 9.2p1
openssl (3.6.1) 3.0.18
perl (5.42.1) 5.36.0
php (8.5.4) 8.2.29
plasma-desktop (6.6.2) --
postfix (3.11.1) --
postgresql (18.3) --
Python (3.14.3) 3.11.2
qt (6.10.2) 6.4.2
samba (4.23.6) 4.17.12
systemd (259.5) 252.39
thunderbird (148.0.1) --
vim (9.2) --
vlc (3.0.23) --
wayland (1.24.0) 1.21.0
xfdesktop (4.20.1) --
xorg-server (21.1.21) 21.1.7

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Version: 2026.1-rc19
Rating: 9
Date: 2026-02-24
Country: Indonesia
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Honestly, if you're in the IT or cybersecurity community in Indonesia, the name HackTrack has a lot of sentimental value. It's not just an OS, but a symbol of "resistance" and local community pride.

☕ Why Does HackTrack Feel Different?
If you're using Kali Linux, it's like walking into a large supermarket—everything is there, but it's cold and anonymous. But if you use HackTrack, it's like walking into a friend's repair shop.

1. It Won't Make Your Laptop Cry
The main problem with modern pentest distros is that they're getting heavier by the day. HackTrack has always been consistent: they don't want to be flashy with heavy animations. They use the incredibly lightweight Desktop Environment (MATE). So, if you only have an old laptop or want to run this OS in VirtualBox without making your laptop heat up like an iron, HackTrack is a lifesaver.

2. "Very Indonesian"
Sometimes, local developers know what we need better. From the choice of mirror servers to the configuration of their tools, everything feels right for our internet connection and habits. Plus, their iconic logo gives you a sense of pride when you open your laptop at a cafe.

3. "To the Point" Tools
They don't just pile up thousands of applications that you never end up using. HackTrack usually chooses tools that are standard in the field. So, for those of you who are just learning, you won't be confused by a menu filled with unfamiliar applications.

🧐 But, There's a "But"...
We have to be honest, okay? It's a community project, so updates might not be as fast as Kali, which has a big company behind it (OffSec). Sometimes there are small bugs here and there that you have to figure out on your own. But hey, isn't that the point of learning Linux? That's where the fun lies.

💡 So, Who Is This OS For?
For Students: Those who want to learn hacking but don't have a high-spec laptop.

For IT Nationalists: Those who want to support the work of the nation's children so that this project doesn't die out with time.

For the Bored: If you're tired of the same old Kali or Parrot look, HackTrack offers a new, more "familiar" feel.

In conclusion:
HackTrack is like a local custom motorcycle—it may not be as refined as a Japanese-made one, but it has soul, is lighter, and makes you feel like you're part of something bigger (the local community).


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