Security News > 2021 > December > Kali Linux 2021.4 released with 9 new tools, further Apple M1 support
Kali Linux 2021.4 was released today by Offensive Security and includes further Apple M1 support, increased Samba compatibility, nine new tools, and an update for all three main desktop.
Kali Linux is a Linux distribution allowing cybersecurity professionals and ethical hackers to perform penetration testing and security audits against internal and remote networks.
With Kali Linux 2021.4, you can now also install the distro on the VMware Fusion Public Tech Preview as the new kernel includes the modules needed for the virtual GPU. Using Kali's installer will automatically detect if you are installing on VMware and install the appropriate packages.
As Kali Linux is a penetration test distribution, it is better to enable all protocols so that pentesters can find older, vulnerable implementations.
Nine new tools added in Kali Linux 2021.4.
To start using Kali Linux 2021.4, you can upgrade your existing installation or download ISO images for new installs and live distributions.