A PC is usually used to perform security audits. But sometimes you may not have a computer on hand or find it more convenient to perform them from a mobile device.There are many tools and projects to achieve this, such as Tool-X . A project developed to install Kali Linux hacking tools on your Android device for use via Termux/GNU Debian Root.If you want to have all the potential of pentesting distros in your pocket , you can follow this simple guide that explains how to install and use Tool-X.
Contents
- What is Tool-X and what is it used for?
- Install Tool-X on Android
- Starting and using Tool-X
What is Tool-X and what is it used for?
Tool-X is a hacking tool that contains over 370 different hacking tools that can be used on various operating systems such as Linux, Termux, macOS, and Android. These tools include tools for network exploitation, reverse engineering, intelligence gathering, and many more.
Tool-X serves as an all-in-one platform for ethical hackers and other cybersecurity professionals who want to run different hacking and penetration testing tools in one place. This tool allows users to easily install the tools they need and keep them updated to ensure they’re using the latest versions.
It’s important to note that using hacking tools without proper authorization may be illegal and/or unethical. Therefore, Tool-X should only be used by ethical hackers and other cybersecurity professionals who have the proper authorization to perform penetration testing and other security-related activities.
Install Tool-X on Android
The first thing you need to do is install everything you need to use Tool-X. First, you need to download the Termux app from Google Play on your Android, or if you prefer, you can install the GNU Debian Root app. Either one will be necessary for the next step.
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Now, from your Android terminal , whichever you have chosen, you can run the following commands for the installation:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt install git
git clone https://github.com/rajkumardusad/Tool-X.git
cd Tool-X
sudo chmod +x install.aex
sudo ./install.aex
By the way, you can also install Tool-X on other Debian-based distros , such as Ubuntu. The steps are the same as for Android, except for installing Termux, which isn’t necessary in this case since you already have Bash. This way, you can do without Kali Linux and use its tools on other systems.
Starting and using Tool-X
To start using Tool-X on your mobile device, you can launch the program by typing the command Tool-X (also works in lowercase and without a hyphen, i.e., toolx ) in your chosen terminal app, such as Termux. Once its text-based interface opens, you’re ready to start working.
Once you have successfully installed Tool-X, you can follow the steps below to use it:
- Open the terminal and type “Tool-X” to launch the tool.
- You’ll see a menu asking you to enter a number for a specific output. Select one of the following options.
(1) To view all available tools, type the number of a tool you want to install. Tool-X offers over 370 tools that you can choose to install.
(2) To view the available tools categories. You will see a list of tool categories such as reverse engineering category, network exploitation category, information gathering category, etc.
(3) To update Tool-X to the latest available version.
(4) For information about the Tool-X tool.
(x) To exit the tool.
- Select the option you want and follow the on-screen instructions to install or use the tool you selected.
Typically, you choose 0 to install them all if you have enough space on your Android . Once you have them, getting started is as simple as it is in Kali Linux. That is, you can just run the commands for any hacking tool you want in Termux and that’s it..
