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Parrot OS 4.8 released with Kernel 5.4

Linux Distribution released Parrot OS 4.8. It comes with Kernel 5.4 and many changes. The links for Parrot OS 4.8 Security and Home versions with ISO, OVA, and Netinstall download options added to the end of content.


Seda Nur Cinar Seda Nur Cinar
March 26, 2020
2 min read
Parrot OS 4.8 released with Kernel 5.4
Notice: A new version of Parrot OS is released: Parrot OS 5.1

The basic version of Parrot OS was released before 6 months. Last month, users could test a beta version of Parrot OS 4.8 in the development process. Now, Parrot OS 4.8, which comes with Kernel 5.4 and Docker containers, has been released. Lorenzo Faletra has announced the release of Parrot 4.8, an updated build of the project’s Debian-based, security-oriented distribution set designed for penetration testing, digital forensics and privacy protection.

More service tools for Docker containers

According to the announcement, Parrot is based on Debian ‘Testing’. It means that Parrot 4.8 includes all the updates that landed in the Debian ‘Testing’ repository between September 2019 and March 2020.
There are many changes and improvements in Parrot OS 4.8. For instance, it comes with more service tools for Docker containers. Parrot Core, Parrot Security, Nmap, Metasploit, Social Engineering Kit, Beef-XSS, Bettercap, sqlmap are the names of the service tools.

The Parrot tools can be used on desktop or cloud system that supports Docker containers. The Parrot OS 4.8 version features the removal of the separate boot part.

Docker images for Parrot OS: GitLab

Parrot OS 4.8 also has the latest versions of various software including Mate 1.24, Aircrack 1.6, Airgeddon 10.01, Libreoffice 6.4, Wine 5.0. In addition, Parrot comes with Linux Kernel 5.4 and a sandbox to improve security. You can download Parrot OS 4.8 here:

Download Parrot OS 4.8

Parrot OS 4.8 Home, Security, MATE, and KDE versions with ISO, OVA, and Netinstall download options are ready to download from here: Parrot OS Official Download Page

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FAQ

What is the latest version of Parrot OS?

Parrot OS's latest version is Parrot OS 5.1and it was released on 29 September 2022.

Is Parrot OS illegal to use?

Using Parrot OS is not illegal. It is mostly used by ethical hackers for penetration tests to harden an organization's security. Utilizing Parrot tools with malicious intentions is illegal.

What is Parrot OS used for?

Parrot OS is used for performing penetration tests and it comes with several tools. Hackers also use the distribution to utilize its tools for malicious actions.

Is Parrot OS easy to learn?

Parrot OS is a normal Linux distribution, so it is not hard to learn for an average Linux user. However, learning to use the hacking tools requires expertise.

Is there a Parrot OS alternative?

Kali Linux can be used as an alternative for Parrot OS.

What are the default username and password for Parrot OS?

The default username and password for Parrot OS is "user/toor".

Can I install Parrot OS on Windows?

You can install Parrot OS from Microsoft Store on Windows 10 after enabling Windows Subsystem for Linux. It is also possible to install Parrot OS on Windows by third-party virtual machine software such as VMWare and Virtual Box.

Can Parrot OS be installed on a virtual machine?

Yes, Parrot OS can be installed on a virtual machine. A virtual machine (VM) allows you to run an operating system within another operating system. This means that you can install Parrot OS on a virtual machine and run it on top of your current operating system, without the need to replace it or partition your hard drive.
To install Parrot OS on VMWare, you can refer to our article: How to create VM and install a Linux distro on VMWare Workstation

What desktop environment does Parrot OS use?

Parrot OS uses the MATE desktop environment as default. Users can change to Xfce or KDE Plasma during installation.

How many GB is Parrot OS?

Parrot OS has several editions with varying sizes between 100 MB and 4.2 GB.

Is Parrot OS good for daily and home use?

Parrot OS Home Edition is suitable for daily and home use. However, there are some other distributions delivering a better daily-usage experience.

Is Parrot OS illegal to use?

Using Parrot OS is not illegal. It is mostly used by ethical hackers for penetration tests to harden an organization's security. Utilizing Parrot tools with malicious intentions is illegal.

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Seda Nur Cinar

Seda Nur Cinar

Seda Nur Cinar is the news editor of the Cloud7 News. With more than 8 years of Linux and cloud experience, Seda is a Linux and opensource enthusiast, security researcher and a web application developer.

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