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Kali is a Linux distribution based on Debian. Its goal is simple; include as many penetration and security audit tools as possible in one convenient package. Kali delivers, too. Many of the best open-source tools for conducting security tests are collected and ready to use. The development of Kali is set according to the Debian standards as it imports the majority of its code from Debian repositories. The development began in early March 2012, amongst a small group of developers. Only a very selected few developers were allowed to commit packages, that too in a protected environment. Kali Linux came out of development with its first release in 2013 (Paul, 2019).

According to DHS’s Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team (ICS-CERT) warned that attacks against critical infrastructure are growing, with more than 200 brute-force cyberattack incidents reported between October and May, surpassing the 198 total attacks in all of fiscal year 2012 (Storm, 2013).

Based the above facts, we can conclude that even before the emergence of Kali Linux, there have been many brute force attacks committed by hackers using different tools. I agree that the release of Kali Linux also contributes its part on the rise of brute force attacks but not the only reason. I conclude therefore, cybercriminals do their business whether they have Kali Linux or not. Criminals always look for different security gaps and mechanisms rather than depend on one product. I morally support the contribution of Kali Linux towards security no matter what criminals use it to their favor. The only thing what we can do is keeping a head of them in securing our asset by collaborating with government and private sectors.

Paul. (2019, May 22). Everything You Need to Know About Kali Linux. Retrieved from https://www.edureka.co/blog/ethical-hacking-using-kali-linux/

Storm, D. (2013, July 2). Brute-Force Cyberattacks Against Critical Infrastructure, Energy Industry, Intensify. Retrieved from https://www.computerworld.com/article/2473941/brute-force-cyberattacks-against-critical-infrastructure--energy-industry--intens.html