# Parrot OS

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<span class="l_ecrd_txt_pln">[**Parrot OS**](https://www.parrotsec.org/) is a Linux distribution based on Debian with a focus on security, privacy, and development. It is considered one of the best Linux distros for forensics and penetration testing. </span>

<span class="l_ecrd_txt_pln">The distro has a large selection of tools that are neatly filed inside a categorized menu. These house the tools according to their use, such as Information Gathering, Vulnerability Analysis, Password Attacks, Digital Forensics and several more. </span>

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