HackingTheUniverse

Backtrack is live CD (bootable) that is a compilation of network security tools. Based on SLAX, Backtrack 3 currently has over 300 tools.

Backtrack is available from remote-exploit.org

Every package, kernel configuration and script is optimized to be used by security penetration testers. Patches and automation have been added, applied or developed to provide a neat and ready-to-go environment.

There is more information available at the BackTrack Wiki – [backtrack.offensive-security.com]
. . . including a list of tools that are found on Backtrack 3

Some of the better known tools include:

• nmap and zenmap for recon scanning
• metasploit framework for penetration
• kismet for wireless
• john the ripper for password hash cracking
• hydra for password quessing
• autopsy for forensics
• nikto for vulnerability assessment
• ettercap for sniffing credentials
• aircrack, airpwn and karma for wireless
• netcat for connections
• yersinia for sniffing network information
• hping for probing with crafted packets
• etherape for network discovery and display