We are keeping it generic in this guide, by using “ Kali Linux” (as Kali Linux is a rolling distribution, and we update Kali Linux). We also want to mark the check box for Customize settings before installation This name is also used as the filename (such as the configuration, hard disk and snapshot - which is not changed from this point).

The next screen is “Name and Location”, which is where you name the VM. Normally we would choose Debian however, there is a bug with the Parallels Tools, that does not occur when using Ubuntu. Once we have clicked Continue, we want to choose Ubuntu from the drop down list. Parallels does not recognize the OS on the ISO, so we will choose Continue to proceed anyway. For more information on what image to download, we have written up a guide.Įither drag the ISO file or choose Select a file… to navigate to the downloaded ISO. We select “ Choose Manually”, and navigate to the location of the ISO that we downloaded. On this screen, we select the Kali Linux image to use to install from. Now we choose Install Windows or another OS from a DVD or image file This will launch the Installation Assistant Upon starting up Parallels, select the Plus symbol.

This is a great way to use Kali, as it is completely separate from the host, allows you to interact with other VMs (as well as the host, and other machines on the network), and allows you to revert to snapshots. Configuration File: /usr/share/metasploit-framework/config/database.ymlįor versions of Kali Linux older than 2020.1, here is our previous credential information and root policy information.This guide is about virtualizing Kali Linux inside of Parallels, allowing you to have a Kali VM.Setup Program: mysql_secure_installation.

Configuration File: /etc/beef-xss/config.yaml.The following tools have the default values: Some tools shipped with Kali, will use their own default hardcoded credentials (others will generate a new password the first time its used).

Kali changed to a non-root user policy by default since the release of 2020.1.ĭuring the installation of amd64 and i386 images, it will prompt you for a standard user account to be created.Īny default operating system credentials used during Live Boot, or pre-created image (like Virtual Machines & ARM) will be:

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