Parrot Security OS 6.4 Released – What’s New! - gbhackers.com

Cyber Security News 2 min.Read Parrot Security OS 6.4 Released – What’s New! By Balaji July 7, 2025 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp The Parrot Security team has released Parrot Security OS 6.4, a robust update featuring community-driven enhancements and contributions. As the probable final chapter of the 6.x series, this release refines the security-focused OS and sets the stage for the upcoming Parrot 7. Parrot Security OS is an Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity Professional dedicated Distribution, explicitly designed for penetration testing and ethical hacking. Parrot 6.4 – Updated Tools and Packages Significant updates to Metasploit (6.4.71), Sliver, Caido (0.48.1), Empire (6.1.2), and more. New tools include Airgeddon (11.50), Beef-XSS (0.5.4.0), Starkiller (3.0.0), NetExec (1.4.0), John the Ripper, Katana, Subfinder, and WPScan. Parrot Security OS 6.4 introduces significant updates, including a Linux Kernel upgrade to version 6.12.32, which boosts performance and strengthens security. The latest Firefox ESR LTS version features privacy-focused patches and a custom package that restores configurations while preventing the collection of telemetry data. Additionally, Parrot now officially supports Microsoft tools, including PowerShell 7.5, .NET runtime, and SDKs (versions 5–9), all seamlessly integrated and available through the Parrot repository for enhanced compatibility and functionality. Parrot-Specific Updates: parrot-menu: New desktop entries for tools like Sliver and Rocket. parrot-tools: Added netcat-openbsd, goshs, dbd, and starkiller. parrot-core: Fixed $HOME path, autocompletion, and restricted /root access. System Packages: Updates to chromium, curl, libreoffice, base-files, and more. Foundation for Parrot 7 Parrot 6.4 introduces automated build scripts to streamline future releases, marking the end of the Debian 12-based 6.x branch. The team is actively developing Parrot 7, based on Debian 13, with plans for new desktop flavors and RISC-V support. Additional Updates Raspberry Pi: Kernel bumped to 6.12.34. Website: Modernized with updated NextJS, React, and MUI, using styled components for future-proofing. Rocket: Now available in the Parrot repository—install with sudo apt install rocket. How to Access Parrot 6.4 Get it from the official Parrot website. Stick to official links to avoid tampered versions. Torrent files are available for restricted networks, using webseeds to mimic HTTPS traffic. Run either: bashsudo parrot-upgrade or bassudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade For GPG keyring issues (possible in Parrot 6.2 or earlier), follow the official keyring update guide. Recommendation: For the best experience, back up your data and opt for a fresh install, especially when upgrading from older versions. Why Parrot 6.4 Matters This release delivers critical updates, new tools, and performance improvements while preparing for the next era of Parrot Security. Whether you’re a security professional or enthusiast, Parrot 6.4 offers a powerful, privacy-focused platform. Download or upgrade now to stay ahead in the cybersecurity game! Stay Updated on Daily Cybersecurity News . Follow us on Google News, LinkedIn, and X. Balaji BALAJI is an Ex-Security Researcher (Threat Research Labs) at Comodo Cybersecurity. Editor-in-Chief & Co-Founder - Cyber Security News & GBHackers On Security. Hot this week Infosec- Resources How To Access Dark Web Anonymously and know its Secretive and Mysterious Activities June 4, 2023 1 What is Deep Web The deep web, invisible web, or... 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