Security News > 2022 > February > Kali Linux 2022.1 released with 6 new tools, SSH wide compat, and more
Kali Everything Image - An all-packages-in-one solution now available to download. Kali-Tweaks Meets SSH - Connect to old SSH servers using legacy SSH protocols and ciphers.
As the first version of the new year, the Kali Team has performed a visual refresh adding new backgrounds for the desktop, login, and boot displays, and a new installer theme.
"Since our release of Kali Linux 2022.1 it is possible to easily configure the SSH client for wider compatibility to allow Kali to talk to as many SSH servers as possible. In wide compatibility mode, legacy key exchange algorithms and old ciphers are enabled," explains new documentation on the SSH's wide compatibility setting.
"As a result, tools used inside of Kali are able to communicate using these outdated methods. This is done to help increase Kali's ability to talk to older, obsolete SSH servers that are still using these older protocols. Older services using this may be at end of life, thus increasing the chances of discovering vulnerabilities or other problems."
Nine new tools added in Kali Linux 2022.1.
What is a new Kali Linux version without new tools to play with?