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Kali Linux 2026.3 Released With Overhauled Build System

Original: Kali Linux 2026.3 is released, and the biggest change is how you build it. • Refreshed build scripts, with builds inside

Offensive Security has released Kali Linux 2026.3, the latest version of the popular penetration testing distribution. The headline change is a refreshed build pipeline: the distribution can now be built inside Docker or Podman containers. Other updates include the Linux kernel 7.1.5, KDE Plasma 6.7 with per-screen virtual desktops, and new security tools such as dalfox, katana, qsreplace and rustscan.

Why now: Kali Linux releases draw wide attention from security professionals and open source enthusiasts tracking new tools and features.

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• Kali Linux 2026.3 is released, and the biggest change is how you build it. • Refreshed build scripts, with builds inside Docker or Podman • Linux kernel 7.1.5 (up from 6.19) • KDE Plasma 6.7 with per-screen virtual desktops • New tools: dalfox, katana, qsreplace, rustscan,… · opensourcefeed@floss.social

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