NullSec Linux - DistroWatch Submission
NullSec Linux is a security-focused Linux distribution based on Debian 13 (Trixie) designed for penetration testing, digital forensics, security research, and ethical hacking. It features 135+ pre-installed security tools across 13 specialized categories including cloud security, AI/ML security, hardware hacking, and automotive security.
- 135+ Security Tools: Comprehensive toolkit for all security domains
- 9 Specialized Editions: Standard, Minimal, Cloud, AI/ML, Hardware, Automotive, Forensics, Mobile, Live
- Multi-Architecture: AMD64, ARM64, RISC-V support
- Modern Stack: Kernel 6.8 LTS, Debian 13 base, Wayland + Hyprland
- NullKia Integration: Mobile security framework with 18 manufacturer support
- Custom Tooling: NullSec proprietary security tools in 15+ languages
| Edition |
Description |
Size |
| Standard |
Full security distribution with all tools |
~4.5 GB |
| Minimal |
Lightweight core security tools |
~2.0 GB |
| Cloud |
AWS, GCP, Azure, Kubernetes security |
~3.5 GB |
| AI/ML |
Machine learning security research |
~5.0 GB |
| Hardware |
SDR, RFID, CAN bus, JTAG tools |
~3.5 GB |
| Automotive |
Vehicle security testing |
~3.0 GB |
| Forensics |
Digital forensics and incident response |
~4.0 GB |
| Live |
RAM-only stealth mode |
~2.8 GB |
- CPU: 64-bit processor (x86_64/amd64)
- RAM: 2 GB
- Storage: 20 GB
- Graphics: VGA compatible
- CPU: Multi-core 64-bit processor
- RAM: 8 GB or more
- Storage: 100 GB SSD
- Graphics: Hardware acceleration
- Username: nullsec
- Password: nullsec
Screenshots available at: https://github.com/bad-antics/nullsec-linux/tree/main/screenshots
Version 5.0.0 (January 2026)
- Upgraded to Debian 13 (Trixie) base
- Kernel 6.8 LTS
- Added 25 new security tools
- New specialized editions: Cloud, AI/ML, Hardware, Automotive
- Multi-architecture support (AMD64, ARM64, RISC-V)
- Integrated NullKia v3.0 mobile security framework
- Wayland + Hyprland compositor support
- 90+ security tools
- Debian 12 base
- Xfce 4.16 desktop
- Initial release
- Distribution: Open Source (Various licenses)
- Custom Tools: MIT License
- Primary: GitHub Releases
- Torrent: Available for all editions
- SourceForge: Mirror available
Submitted for DistroWatch inclusion
Last updated: January 2026