DEFT 5: Forensic Distro from Italy

Nov 12, 2009

DEFT Linux, a forensic distribution from Italy, is now available in version 5. Besides ISO images, developers are offering colorful pen drives.

With a 2.6.31 kernel from the current Xubuntu-Linux version, the new release comes with the resource-friendly LXDE desktop environment and thunar file manager.

The Live distribution delivers forensic tools like Sleuthkit 3.0.1, Autopsy 2.21 and Nessus 4.15. Affib is also included. Under the self-developed GUI DEFT Extra 2.0, the project has united programs for the Windows forensic. The makers have published a complete list of accompanying packages on the web.

DEFT 5 is available as a CD ISO image on its own mirror server for download. A USB version on a colorful pen drive can be purchased for Euro 15 (about $23). Municipal bodies will be allowed a discount.

Related content

  • OpenOffice 3.x: 100 Million Downloads

    The OpenOffice project has celebrated the 100,000,000 download of its free office suite since the release of version 3.0.

  • Guymager: Forensic Backup

    If malware has taken root on a system, you need a way to safeguard the evidence. Guymager helps you create verified disk images.

  • Caine

    Caine is a Linux distribution based on Ubuntu 10.04 for forensic scientists and security-conscious administrators. Poised to do battle against IT ne’er-do-wells, Caine has a comprehensive selection of software, a user-friendly GUI, and responsive support.

  • Ubuntu 9.10: Karmic Koala Complete

    Today Linux distributor Canonical announced the official release of Ubuntu 9.10, code-named Karmic Koala.

  • Linutop 3: Fanless Mini-PC with Linux

    The French company Linutop has released its like-named mini-PC in version 3. The energy-saving Linux machine is perfect for office workplaces, Internet kiosks and advertising displays, for example.

comments powered by Disqus
Subscribe to our Linux Newsletters
Find Linux and Open Source Jobs
Subscribe to our ADMIN Newsletters

Support Our Work

Linux Magazine content is made possible with support from readers like you. Please consider contributing when you’ve found an article to be beneficial.

Learn More

News