How to Install μlogger on Kali Linux

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the step-by-step process of installing μlogger on the latest version of Kali Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we begin the installation process, you will need to have the following:

Step-by-Step Installation Process

Step 1: Install Git

The first step is to install Git on your system, which you can do using the following command:

sudo apt install git

Step 2: Clone the Repository

After installing Git, the next step is to clone the μlogger repository from Github using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/bfabiszewski/ulogger-server.git

Step 3: Install Dependencies

Before we can run the μlogger script, we need to install its dependencies. We can do this by running the following command in the cloned repository directory:

sudo apt install python3-pip
sudo pip3 install -r requirements.txt

Step 4: Create a User Account

Now we can create a user account for μlogger. We will create a system user for this purpose. Run the following command in the terminal to create a new user:

sudo adduser --system --no-create-home ulogger

Step 5: Set Permissions

The next step is to set the appropriate permissions for μlogger user account. Run the following commands in the terminal to set permissions:

sudo chown -R ulogger:ulogger /path/to/ulogger-server
sudo chmod -R 770 /path/to/ulogger-server

Step 6: Start the Server

Finally, we can start the μlogger server by running the following command in the terminal:

sudo -u ulogger python3 server.py

You should now be able to access the μlogger server by visiting the following URL in your web browser:

http://localhost:5000

Conclusion

By following these simple steps, you have successfully installed μlogger on Kali Linux latest version. You can now use it to log your activities and monitor your progress. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, check the official Github repository for troubleshooting tips.

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