REMnux is a lightweight Linux distribution for assisting malware analysts in reverse-engineering malicious software. The distro doesn’t aim to include every useful security-related tool. However, the analyst may wish to add additional utilities to REMnux based on his or her needs.
The easiest way to use Metasploit on REMnux is to run Metasploit Framework as a Docker container. To accomplish this, follow the instructions in the following article: Run Metasploit Framework as a Docker Container Without Installation Pains.
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Published: January 27, 2013
Updated: May 12, 2016
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Lenny Zeltser is a cybersecurity executive with deep technical roots, product management experience, and a business mindset. He has built security products and programs from early stage to enterprise scale. He is also a Faculty Fellow at SANS Institute and the creator of REMnux, a popular Linux toolkit for malware analysis. Lenny shares his perspectives on security leadership and technology at zeltser.com.
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