• Source: Linux Kodachi

Linux Kodachi is a derivative of Ubuntu 18.04.6 focused on computer security, 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 machines, 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






References

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• Linux Kodachi
• Warith Al Maawali
• Security-focused operating system
• Parrot OS
• Whonix
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• Nazca Corporation