Kali Linux 2026.3 adds six tools and kernel 7.1.5.kali
Original title: Kali Linux 2026.3 Released With 6 New Penetration Testing Tools and Major Updates
The October 26 release also refreshes image build scripts, ships KDE Plasma 6.7 and updates NetHunter.
Kali Linux 2026.3, announced October 26, 2026, is the year’s third release. It includes 126 package updates, moves the kernel from 6.19 to 7.1.5.kali, and adds six tools that may not be on every image. Refreshed build scripts can run inside Docker or Podman, and remaining script work is aimed at Kali 2026.4. Existing systems upgrade with sudo apt update && sudo apt -y full-upgrade.
- New tools are dalfox, katana, qsreplace, rustscan, sdrangel and snaffler-ng.
- KDE Plasma 6.7 adds per-screen virtual desktops and Wayland changes.
- NetHunter adds TicWatch Pro 3 wardriving, experimental WearHunter and KernelSU support.
- Weekly images remain available but skip the standard release quality checks.
- Products
- Kali LinuxNetHunterKDE Plasma
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Kali Linux 2026. 3 has been officially released, bringing six new security tools, updated image-building scripts, KDE Plasma 6. 7, and major NetHunter improvements.
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