Here are some commonly used Kali Linux commands and their syntaxes:
1. **apt-get**: Package management command used to install, upgrade, or remove software packages.
- Syntax: `apt-get [options] [command]`
2. **apt**: Improved version of `apt-get` with a more user-friendly interface.
- Syntax: `apt [options] [command]`
3. **apt-cache**: Query the APT cache for package information.
- Syntax: `apt-cache [options] [command]`
4. **dpkg**: Package management command for installing, building, and managing Debian packages.
- Syntax: `dpkg [options] [command]`
5. **wget**: Command-line tool for downloading files from the web.
- Syntax: `wget [options] [URL]`
6. **curl**: Command-line tool for transferring data using various protocols, including HTTP, HTTPS, and FTP.
- Syntax: `curl [options] [URL]`
7. **ls**: List directory contents.
- Syntax: `ls [options] [directory]`
8. **cd**: Change the current directory.
- Syntax: `cd [directory]`
9. **mkdir**: Create a new directory.
- Syntax: `mkdir [options] [directory]`
10. **rm**: Remove files and directories.
- Syntax: `rm [options] [file(s)/directory]`
11. **chown**: Change file ownership.
- Syntax: `chown [options] [user:group] [file(s)/directory]`
12. **chmod**: Change file permissions.
- Syntax: `chmod [options] [permissions] [file(s)/directory]`
13. **ifconfig**: Display or configure network interfaces.
- Syntax: `ifconfig [interface] [options]`
14. **ping**: Send ICMP echo requests to a network host.
- Syntax: `ping [options] [host]`
15. **nmap**: Network exploration and security auditing tool.
- Syntax: `nmap [options] [target]`
16. **grep**: Search for specific patterns in files or command output.
- Syntax: `grep [options] [pattern] [file(s)]`
17. **find**: Search for files and directories based on various criteria.
- Syntax: `find [path] [options] [expression]`
18. **tar**: Archive files into a tarball or extract files from a tarball.
- Syntax: `tar [options] [tarball] [files/directories]`
19. **ssh**: Securely connect to a remote system over SSH (Secure Shell).
- Syntax: `ssh [options] [user@]host`
20. **sudo**: Execute a command with superuser (root) privileges.
- Syntax: `sudo [options] [command]`
Please note that these are just a few examples of commonly used commands in Kali Linux. The full range of commands available in Kali Linux is extensive, and there are many more commands and options beyond what is listed here.
21. **airmon-ng**: Enable or disable monitor mode on wireless interfaces.
- Syntax: `airmon-ng [options] [interface]`
22. **airodump-ng**: Capture and analyze wireless network packets.
- Syntax: `airodump-ng [options] [interface]`
23. **aireplay-ng**: Inject packets into a wireless network to perform various attacks.
- Syntax: `aireplay-ng [options] [attack] [interface]`
24. **metasploit**: Framework for developing, testing, and executing exploits.
- Syntax: `msfconsole` (to start Metasploit console)
25. **nethogs**: Monitor network traffic by process or application.
- Syntax: `nethogs [options]`
26. **netstat**: Display network connections, routing tables, and interface statistics.
- Syntax: `netstat [options]`
27. **tcpdump**: Capture and analyze network packets.
- Syntax: `tcpdump [options] [expression]`
28. **john**: Password cracking tool.
- Syntax: `john [options] [file]`
29. **hydra**: Network login cracker supporting various protocols.
- Syntax: `hydra [options] [target] [service]`
30. **wireshark**: Network protocol analyzer.
- Syntax: `wireshark [options] [file]`
31. **sqlmap**: Automatic SQL injection and database takeover tool.
- Syntax: `sqlmap [options]`
32. **ettercap**: Comprehensive suite for man-in-the-middle attacks.
- Syntax: `ettercap [options]`
33. **armitage**: Graphical cyber attack management tool for Metasploit.
- Syntax: `armitage` (to start Armitage)
34. **wpscan**: WordPress vulnerability scanner.
- Syntax: `wpscan [options] [target]`
35. **hashcat**: Advanced password recovery tool.
- Syntax: `hashcat [options] [hashfile]`
36. **beef**: Browser exploitation framework for conducting web-based attacks.
- Syntax: `beef` (to start BeEF)
37. **maltego**: Information gathering and data mining tool.
- Syntax: `maltego`
38. **volatility**: Advanced memory forensics framework.
- Syntax: `volatility [options]`
39. **snort**: Network intrusion detection and prevention system.
- Syntax: `snort [options]`
40. **dd**: Create a disk image or copy data from one file or block device to another.
- Syntax: `dd [options]`
These commands cover a variety of areas, including network analysis, penetration testing, password cracking, and security-related tasks. Remember to exercise caution and ensure that you have the necessary permissions and legal authorization when using certain tools and techniques.
41. **arpspoof**: Redirect network traffic by poisoning the ARP cache.
- Syntax: `arpspoof [options] -i [interface] -t [target] [gateway]`
42. **macchanger**: Change the MAC address of a network interface.
- Syntax: `macchanger [options] [interface]`
43. **mitmproxy**: Intercept, modify, and inspect network traffic.
- Syntax: `mitmproxy [options]`
44. **enum4linux**: Enumerate information from Windows and Samba systems.
- Syntax: `enum4linux [options] [target]`
45. **setoolkit**: Social engineering toolkit for creating phishing attacks.
- Syntax: `setoolkit`
46. **nikto**: Web server vulnerability scanner.
- Syntax: `nikto [options] -h [host]`
47. **wifite**: Automated wireless attack tool for cracking WEP, WPA, and WPS encrypted networks.
- Syntax: `wifite [options]`
48. **mitmf**: Man-in-the-middle framework for intercepting and modifying network traffic.
- Syntax: `mitmf [options]`
49. **foremost**: Forensic data recovery tool for extracting files from disk images.
- Syntax: `foremost [options] -i [input file]`
50. **steghide**: Hide sensitive data within image and audio files using steganography.
- Syntax: `steghide [options] --embed -ef [file] -cf [cover file] -sf [stego file] -p [passphrase]`
51. **johnny**: GUI frontend for John the Ripper password cracker.
- Syntax: `johnny`
52. **dsniff**: Collection of tools for network auditing and penetration testing.
- Syntax: `dsniff [options]`
53. **smbclient**: Command-line tool for interacting with SMB/CIFS shares.
- Syntax: `smbclient [options] //[IP address or hostname]/[share]`
54. **forensic mode**: Boot Kali Linux in forensic mode for disk analysis and data recovery.
- Syntax: When booting from a live USB, select "Forensic Mode" from the boot menu.
55. **man**: Display the manual page for a command.
- Syntax: `man [command]`
These commands expand the range of tools available in Kali Linux, covering areas such as network interception, forensic analysis, wireless attacks, and more. Remember to use these tools responsibly and within the boundaries of the law. Always ensure you have proper authorization before performing any security assessments or tests.
56. **burp**: Web application security testing tool.
- Syntax: `burp` (to start Burp Suite)
57. **bettercap**: Swiss army knife for network attacks and monitoring.
- Syntax: `bettercap [options]`
58. **msfvenom**: Payload generation and encoding tool for Metasploit.
- Syntax: `msfvenom [options]`
59. **sqlninja**: SQL injection and database takeover tool.
- Syntax: `sqlninja [options]`
60. **cewl**: Custom wordlist generator based on website scraping.
- Syntax: `cewl [options] [URL]`
61. **xsser**: Cross-site scripting (XSS) testing and exploitation tool.
- Syntax: `xsser [options] [URL]`
62. **exiftool**: Read, write, and edit metadata information in files.
- Syntax: `exiftool [options] [files/directories]`
63. **nc**: Netcat command for network connections and file transfers.
- Syntax: `nc [options] [host] [port]`
64. **sslscan**: SSL/TLS cipher suite scanner.
- Syntax: `sslscan [options] [host]`
65. **dirb**: Web content scanner and directory brute-forcing tool.
- Syntax: `dirb [options] [URL]`
66. **zip**: Create, modify, or extract ZIP archives.
- Syntax: `zip [options] [archive] [files/directories]`
67. **unzip**: Extract files from ZIP archives.
- Syntax: `unzip [options] [archive]`
68. **johnny**: GUI frontend for John the Ripper password cracker.
- Syntax: `johnny`
69. **autopsy**: Digital forensics platform for analyzing and investigating disk images.
- Syntax: `autopsy` (to start Autopsy)
70. **dmitry**: Deep magic information gathering tool.
- Syntax: `dmitry [options] [target]`
71. **gobuster**: Directory and DNS brute-forcing tool.
- Syntax: `gobuster [options]`
72. **set**: Social engineering toolkit for crafting targeted attacks.
- Syntax: `setoolkit`
73. **zenmap**: Graphical user interface for Nmap.
- Syntax: `zenmap`
74. **hash-identifier**: Identify the hash type of a given hash value.
- Syntax: `hash-identifier [hash value]`
75. **wifiphisher**: Rogue Access Point framework for phishing Wi-Fi credentials.
- Syntax: `wifiphisher`
These commands offer additional functionality and tools for tasks such as web application testing, network scanning, forensics, password cracking, and more. As always, ensure you have proper authorization and use these tools responsibly and ethically.
76. **mitmdump**: Command-line version of the mitmproxy tool for intercepting and modifying network traffic.
- Syntax: `mitmdump [options]`
77. **pdfcrack**: PDF password recovery tool.
- Syntax: `pdfcrack [options] [file]`
78. **sslyze**: SSL/TLS vulnerability scanner.
- Syntax: `sslyze [options] [target]`
79. **zaproxy**: Web application vulnerability scanner and security testing tool.
- Syntax: `zaproxy`
80. **apktool**: Reverse engineering tool for Android applications.
- Syntax: `apktool [options] [APK file]`
81. **davtest**: WebDAV testing tool.
- Syntax: `davtest [options] [URL]`
82. **enumiax**: Enumerate IAX (Inter-Asterisk eXchange) users and extensions.
- Syntax: `enumiax [options] [host]`
83. **patator**: Multi-purpose brute-forcing tool.
- Syntax: `patator [options]`
84. **sniffjoke**: Packet manipulation tool for creating network traffic anomalies and attacks.
- Syntax: `sniffjoke [options]`
85. **xspy**: Tool for monitoring and analyzing X11 windows system events.
- Syntax: `xspy [options]`
86. **beef-xss**: Browser exploitation framework for conducting web-based attacks.
- Syntax: `beef-xss` (to start BeEF)
87. **w3af**: Web application attack and audit framework.
- Syntax: `w3af`
88. **ssdeep**: Compute and compare Context Triggered Piecewise Hashing (CTPH) fingerprints.
- Syntax: `ssdeep [options] [file1] [file2]`
89. **mimikatz**: Credential extraction tool for Windows systems.
- Syntax: `mimikatz [options]`
90. **reaver**: Brute-force attack tool against WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup).
- Syntax: `reaver [options] -i [interface] -b [BSSID]`
91. **thc-hydra**: Fast network login cracker.
- Syntax: `hydra [options] [target]`
92. **tcpick**: Packet sniffer and session reconstruction tool.
- Syntax: `tcpick [options]`
93. **sipvicious**: Tools for auditing SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) devices and servers.
- Syntax: Varies based on the specific tool within the suite.
94. **sn1per**: Automated pentesting framework.
- Syntax: `sn1per [options] [target]`
95. **cat**: Concatenate and display the contents of files.
- Syntax: `cat [options] [file(s)]`
96. **echo**: Display a line of text.
- Syntax: `echo [options] [text]`
97. **grep**: Search for specific patterns in files or command output.
- Syntax: `grep [options] [pattern] [file(s)]`
98. **sed**: Stream editor for filtering and transforming text.
- Syntax: `sed [options] [script] [file(s)]`
99. **awk**: Pattern scanning and text processing language.
- Syntax: `awk [options] [program] [file(s)]`
100. **sort**: Sort lines of text files.
- Syntax: `sort [options] [file(s)]`
These commands provide even more capabilities for various tasks, including network analysis, password cracking, web application testing, file manipulation, and text processing. Remember to use these tools responsibly and adhere to ethical guidelines and legal requirements.
101. **cut**: Extract sections from lines of files.
- Syntax: `cut [options] [file(s)]`
102. **tr**: Translate or delete characters.
- Syntax: `tr [options] [set1] [set2]`
103. **uniq**: Report or omit repeated lines.
- Syntax: `uniq [options] [file(s)]`
104. **wc**: Print newline, word, and byte counts for files.
- Syntax: `wc [options] [file(s)]`
105. **find**: Search for files and directories in a directory hierarchy.
- Syntax: `find [path] [expression]`
106. **grep**: Search for patterns in files.
- Syntax: `grep [options] [pattern] [file(s)]`
107. **awk**: Pattern scanning and text processing language.
- Syntax: `awk [options] [program] [file(s)]`
108. **sed**: Stream editor for filtering and transforming text.
- Syntax: `sed [options] [script] [file(s)]`
109. **tar**: Manipulate archives in various formats.
- Syntax: `tar [options] [archive/file(s)]`
110. **gzip**: Compress files.
- Syntax: `gzip [options] [file(s)]`
111. **gunzip**: Decompress files compressed with gzip.
- Syntax: `gunzip [options] [file(s)]`
112. **zip**: Package and compress files into a zip archive.
- Syntax: `zip [options] [archive.zip] [file(s)]`
113. **unzip**: Extract files from a zip archive.
- Syntax: `unzip [options] [archive.zip]`
114. **scp**: Securely copy files between hosts on a network.
- Syntax: `scp [options] [source] [destination]`
115. **ssh**: Secure shell client for remote login.
- Syntax: `ssh [options] [user@]host`
116. **ping**: Send ICMP Echo Request packets to a host.
- Syntax: `ping [options] [host]`
117. **netcat**: Network utility for reading from and writing to network connections.
- Syntax: `nc [options] [host] [port]`
118. **whois**: Retrieve WHOIS information for domain names.
- Syntax: `whois [options] [domain]`
119. **dig**: DNS lookup utility for querying DNS servers.
- Syntax: `dig [options] [domain]`
120. **iptables**: Administration tool for IPv4 packet filtering and NAT.
- Syntax: `iptables [options] [rules]`
These commands provide additional functionality for file manipulation, network communication, system administration, and network analysis. They are useful for various tasks in Kali Linux and can help you accomplish different objectives.
121. **nmap**: Network exploration and security auditing tool.
- Syntax: `nmap [options] [target]`
122. **hydra**: Network login cracker for various protocols.
- Syntax: `hydra [options] [target]`
123. **aircrack-ng**: Wireless network security assessment tool.
- Syntax: `aircrack-ng [options] [capture file]`
124. **wpscan**: WordPress vulnerability scanner.
- Syntax: `wpscan [options]`
125. **sqlmap**: Automatic SQL injection and database takeover tool.
- Syntax: `sqlmap [options]`
126. **metasploit**: Exploitation framework for developing and executing exploits.
- Syntax: `msfconsole` (to start the Metasploit console)
127. **w3m**: Text-based web browser.
- Syntax: `w3m [options] [URL]`
128. **curl**: Command-line tool for transferring data with URL syntax.
- Syntax: `curl [options] [URL]`
129. **wget**: Command-line tool for retrieving files from the web.
- Syntax: `wget [options] [URL]`
130. **httrack**: Website copier and offline browser.
- Syntax: `httrack [options] [URL]`
131. **smbmap**: SMB enumeration and file sharing analysis tool.
- Syntax: `smbmap [options] [target]`
132. **whois**: Retrieve WHOIS information for domain names.
- Syntax: `whois [options] [domain]`
133. **wireshark**: Network protocol analyzer.
- Syntax: `wireshark`
134. **tcpdump**: Command-line packet analyzer.
- Syntax: `tcpdump [options]`
135. **snort**: Network intrusion detection and prevention system.
- Syntax: `snort [options]`
136. **hping3**: Network packet crafting and manipulation tool.
- Syntax: `hping3 [options] [target]`
137. **xclip**: Command-line interface to the X11 clipboard.
- Syntax: `xclip [options]`
138. **traceroute**: Print the route packets take to network hosts.
- Syntax: `traceroute [options] [host]`
139. **netstat**: Network statistics and connection monitoring tool.
- Syntax: `netstat [options]`
140. **route**: Manipulate network routing tables.
- Syntax: `route [options]`
These commands provide additional capabilities for network scanning, web exploitation, packet analysis, data retrieval, and more. They can be used for various security assessments, network troubleshooting, and research purposes. Remember to always use these tools responsibly and with proper authorization.
141. **sslstrip**: SSL/TLS man-in-the-middle attack tool.
- Syntax: `sslstrip [options]`
142. **macchanger**: MAC address manipulation tool.
- Syntax: `macchanger [options] [interface]`
143. **enum4linux**: Enumerate information from Windows and Samba systems.
- Syntax: `enum4linux [options] [target]`
144. **tcpflow**: Capture and analyze TCP/IP network traffic.
- Syntax: `tcpflow [options]`
145. **nikto**: Web server vulnerability scanner.
- Syntax: `nikto [options] [target]`
146. **armitage**: Graphical cyber attack management tool for Metasploit.
- Syntax: `armitage`
147. **volatility**: Memory forensics framework.
- Syntax: `volatility [options]`
148. **wafw00f**: Web Application Firewall (WAF) detection tool.
- Syntax: `wafw00f [options] [URL]`
149. **enumIAX**: Enumerate IAX (Inter-Asterisk eXchange) extensions.
- Syntax: `enumiax [options] [host]`
150. **ptunnel**: Tunnel TCP connections over ICMP/UDP.
- Syntax: `ptunnel [options]`
151. **airbase-ng**: Wireless network tool for creating virtual access points.
- Syntax: `airbase-ng [options]`
152. **arpspoof**: ARP spoofing tool for redirecting traffic on a network.
- Syntax: `arpspoof [options] [target]`
153. **mitmproxy**: Interactive SSL-capable intercepting proxy.
- Syntax: `mitmproxy [options]`
154. **setoolkit**: Social engineering toolkit.
- Syntax: `setoolkit`
155. **wifite**: Automated wireless attack tool.
- Syntax: `wifite [options]`
156. **nbtscan**: NetBIOS scanning tool.
- Syntax: `nbtscan [options] [target]`
157. **joomscan**: Joomla vulnerability scanner.
- Syntax: `joomscan [options] [URL]`
158. **gnmap**: Nmap grepable output parser.
- Syntax: `gnmap [options] [filename]`
159. **nmapsi4**: Nmap graphical user interface.
- Syntax: `nmapsi4`
160. **steghide**: Steganography tool for hiding data within files.
- Syntax: `steghide [options]`
These commands offer additional functionality for various security assessments, network manipulation, vulnerability scanning, and forensic analysis tasks. Use them responsibly and ensure that you have the necessary permissions and authorizations before using them.