Matriux
Encyclopedia
Matriux is a GNU/Linux Ubuntu/Debian
based Security Distribution designed for Penetration Testing and Cyber Forensic investigations,can be used as a Live DVD It allows the user to include customizable scripts, additional tools and configurable kernels in personalized distributions.
The Matriux Project Quotes We are young, but we are not Virgins - A spirit of youthfulness.
Matriux is not just about the Linux Distribution, The project also aims in Providing the various other applications like Matriux Security Testing Frame Work (MSTF), Secure Coding Framework (code named k0d3) and also the DVM (Damn Vulnerable Matriux). It also aims in considering developing a Matriux Web Testing Framework.
Leaked screen shots of Matriux community editions with desktops like GNOME and XFCE started appearing on the internet immediately after the initial beta release.
On 15th August 2011 Matriux released its Debian
Linux kernel 2.6.39 based Matriux Krypton
The various tools are categorized under these segments under the Arsenal section of the distributions website.
+ Reconnaissance
+ Scanning
+ Gain Access (Attack Tools)
+ Framework
+ Radio
+ Digital-Forensics
+ Debugger
+ Tracer
+ Fuzzers
and many more tools included in these categorized contexts.
It also includes general tools for multimedia and internet applications.
Manu Zacharia - Project Leader.
Mickaël Schoentgen - Development Leader
Prajwal Panchmahalkar - Senior Member
Abhi M Balakrishnan - Senior Member
Gokul C Gopinath - Team Member
Yashartha Chaturvedi - Team Member
Imran Mohammad - Tester
Cody Shah - Tester
Florea Bogdan and ZDS - Translator (Ro)
rodriguez - Forum logo
Wolfgang Goerlich
Maximiliano Soler
Debian
Debian is a computer operating system composed of software packages released as free and open source software primarily under the GNU General Public License along with other free software licenses. Debian GNU/Linux, which includes the GNU OS tools and Linux kernel, is a popular and influential...
based Security Distribution designed for Penetration Testing and Cyber Forensic investigations,can be used as a Live DVD It allows the user to include customizable scripts, additional tools and configurable kernels in personalized distributions.
The Matriux Project Quotes We are young, but we are not Virgins - A spirit of youthfulness.
Matriux is not just about the Linux Distribution, The project also aims in Providing the various other applications like Matriux Security Testing Frame Work (MSTF), Secure Coding Framework (code named k0d3) and also the DVM (Damn Vulnerable Matriux). It also aims in considering developing a Matriux Web Testing Framework.
History
Matriux Project is the Brain Child of Manu Zacharia's thought on Making India's very own Penetration Testing Distribution started around early months of 2009.Leaked screen shots of Matriux community editions with desktops like GNOME and XFCE started appearing on the internet immediately after the initial beta release.
Releases
| CodeName | Version | Environment | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matriux Krypton | 1.0 | GNOME | 15 August 2010 (Indian Independence, India) | |
| Matriux Xen0n | 0.9.6-20101103 | GNOME | 4 December 2010 (ClubHack, Pune) | |
| Matriux Lithium | 0.9.4-091127 | KDE | 5 December 2009 (ClubHack, Pune) |
On 15th August 2011 Matriux released its Debian
Debian
Debian is a computer operating system composed of software packages released as free and open source software primarily under the GNU General Public License along with other free software licenses. Debian GNU/Linux, which includes the GNU OS tools and Linux kernel, is a popular and influential...
Linux kernel 2.6.39 based Matriux Krypton
Krypton
Krypton is a chemical element with the symbol Kr and atomic number 36. It is a member of Group 18 and Period 4 elements. A colorless, odorless, tasteless noble gas, krypton occurs in trace amounts in the atmosphere, is isolated by fractionally distilling liquified air, and is often used with other...
Tools
Matriux is a fully featured security distribution consisting of a bunch of powerful, open source and free tools that can be used for various purposes including, but not limited to, penetration testing, ethical hacking, system and network administration, cyber forensics investigations, security testing, vulnerability analysis, and much more.The various tools are categorized under these segments under the Arsenal section of the distributions website.
+ Reconnaissance
+ Scanning
+ Gain Access (Attack Tools)
+ Framework
+ Radio
+ Digital-Forensics
+ Debugger
+ Tracer
+ Fuzzers
and many more tools included in these categorized contexts.
It also includes general tools for multimedia and internet applications.
Team
TeamManu Zacharia - Project Leader.
Mickaël Schoentgen - Development Leader
Prajwal Panchmahalkar - Senior Member
Abhi M Balakrishnan - Senior Member
Gokul C Gopinath - Team Member
Yashartha Chaturvedi - Team Member
Imran Mohammad - Tester
Cody Shah - Tester
Supporters and Contributors
Roberto dos Santos - Traslator (Br |Pr)Florea Bogdan and ZDS - Translator (Ro)
rodriguez - Forum logo
Wolfgang Goerlich
Maximiliano Soler