Burp is a tool used for web application security testing developed by PortSwigger. In this tutorial, we will look at how to install Burp on MXLinux Latest.
Visit the Burp Suite website http://burp.grke.org/ to download the latest version of the software.
After downloading the software, you need to extract its content. Run the following command in your terminal:
tar xvfj burpsuite_community_linux_vx_x_x.tar.bz2
Remember to replace vx_x_x with the version number you have downloaded.
After extracting the file, move the extracted folder to the directory you would like to keep the application files. Open the terminal and run the following command:
sudo mv burpsuite_community_linux_vx_x_x /opt/burp
This will move the extracted folder to the /opt directory and create a new folder named burp.
By creating a desktop entry, you can easily launch the application from the Application menu. Run the following command to create a desktop entry:
sudo nano /usr/share/applications/burp.desktop
Add the following lines in the text editor:
[Desktop Entry]
Type=Application
Name=Burp Suite
GenericName=Web Application Security
Comment=Web application security testing tool
Exec=/opt/burp/burpsuite_pro_vx_x_x.jar
Icon=/opt/burp/burp.png
Categories=Security;
Remember to replace burpsuite_pro_vx_x_x.jar with your specific version of Burp.
You can launch Burp either from the terminal or the Application menu. If you prefer using the terminal, run the following command:
/opt/burp/burpsuite_pro_vx_x_x.jar
Burp is now installed and ready to use on your MXLinux Latest system. Remember to frequently update the software and enjoy your security testing.
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