Released more than ten years ago, Parrot, previously called "Parrot Security OS," is a Debian-based Linux distribution aimed at ethical hacking. It comes packed with a wide range of tools tailored for various tasks such as penetration testing, reverse engineering, hacking, and data encryption and decryption. Just yesterday, a new version was launched, introducing a notable tool named Rocket launcher for Docker containers.
Features of Rocket
Rocket is available on Windows and macOS, and it's a launcher developed entirely in Python with a GUI made using PyQt6. Its main purpose is to facilitate the launching of Docker containers, specifically for security tools like Nmap, Metasploit, SET, BeEF, sqlmap, and more. This tool is also compatible with most other Linux distributions.
Upgraded Packages and Kernel Versions
The latest update brings many upgraded packages and applications, including Chromium 129, Firefox ESR 128.3, Flatpack 1.14.10, VirtualBox 7.0.20, VLC 3.0.21, and Tor 0.4.8.12. The Raspberry Pi images now feature a new kernel version, which is 6.6.43, while other editions utilize version 6.10.11 of the Linux kernel. You can find all the available downloads on the corresponding page.
