Linux Kodachi is a derivative of
Ubuntu 18.04.6 focused on
computer security
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, countering forensics and enabling
anonymous browsing with minimized command-line usage designed by Warith Al Maawali. It is a
Live distribution and can be operated directly from a
USB drive or
DVD, but can be installed on any compatible drive if needed.
Features
Linux Kodachi is a security-focused operating system that routes all system-generated traffic through its pre-installed
VPN service, followed by the anonymous
Tor network, with additional leak protection via
DNSCrypt, providing a comprehensive privacy shield. It implements Multi Tor technology, allowing users to select the Tor network's
exit node in their desired country. Additionally, it integrates PeerGuardian for hiding IP addresses in P2P networks and uses the
Firejail sandbox for securely running applications in an isolated environment. Kodachi's VPN, Tor, DNSCrypt, and TorCrypt usage creates multilayered IP and DNS protection. It also offers options like
MAC spoofing,
RAM wiping, and emergency shutdown for robust security measures, configurable VPN settings,
UDP port blocking, and
time-zone spoofing for network customization. System isolation tools include encrypted containers (
VeraCrypt, ZuluCrypt) and support for
virtual machine
In computing, a virtual machine (VM) is the virtualization or emulator, emulation of a computer system. Virtual machines are based on computer architectures and provide the functionality of a physical computer. Their implementations may involve ...
s, with features like randomized hardware IDs and IP spoofing to prevent tracking,
AES-256 encrypted password management through
KeePassXC, and operation as a live OS from a USB drive, leaving no trace on the host machine.
Version history
* Originally based on
Xubuntu 18.04.6 and further customized for enhanced privacy and security.
* Version 4.3 was released on the Debian 9.5 base.
* Version 7.0 "Katana" was launched in May 2020, based on the version of Linux 5.4 from the latest Ubuntu 20.04 LTS release.
* Currently, version 9 is under development, which will be based on Debian.
Awards and recognition
* First place by
Techradar magazine for privacy and security (2020 – 2024).
* The Lab Hot Product Award in August 2021 from Australian APC Magazine.
* Top privacy distribution by Linux Format World UK magazine in 2020.
* Best OS for security and privacy by Techradar magazine in 2021 – 2023.
* The best OS for security and privacy by LinuxHint in 2021.
* First place in privacy by
DistroWatch in 2019.
See also
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Security-focused operating system
This is a list of operating systems specifically focused on computer security, security. Similar concepts include security-evaluated operating systems that have achieved certification from an code audit, auditing organization, and trusted operati ...
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Dark web
The dark web is the World Wide Web content that exists on darknets ( overlay networks) that use the Internet but require specific software, configurations, or authorization to access. Through the dark web, private computer networks can communica ...
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Deep web
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Freedom of information
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Tails (operating system)
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GNU Privacy Guard
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I2P
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Internet censorship
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Off-the-record messaging
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Parrot OS
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Tor2web
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Whonix
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References
Linux distributions
Operating system security
Live USB
Debian-based distributions
Anonymity networks
Free security software
Privacy software