We use BackTrack 5 R3 to hack a remote box, and get root access. We cover the high and low points of the security toolbox distribution.
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This famous distro is a powerhouse of troublemaking, but in the right hands it can keep you on top of expolit, and ahead of the attackers. We review BackTrack 5 R3 Gnome Edition.
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