The new version of Kali Linux includes new tools and functions for analyzing the safety of cars.
In addition to the updated Gnome and KDE Plasma desktop environments, the latest version of Kali Linux 2025.5 also includes new functions and tools. With Kali Linux, security researchers and pentesters check operating systems and software for security. The revised Linux distribution is now available for download.
The developers list all the new features in an article. The developers have improved the overview in the menu so that security researchers can find suitable tools for specific purposes more quickly. The new arrangement follows the MITRE ATT&CK framework. This is a knowledge database for describing and classifying cyber threats.
The desktop display is now based on GNOME 48 or KDE Plasma 6.3. Among other things, GNOME 48 runs more efficiently and can display high dynamic range (HDR) content. The text editor has also been revised.
