Lab Setup Instructions
Most labs would be conducted on the Kali Linux Virtual Machine using VirtualBox. Instructions for
installing the VirtualBox software and importing the Kali Linux VM are given. We recommend
VirtualBox.
Link for Kali Linux VM (VirtualBox, Recommended):
https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZtNNJ0ZvJJJFzoOpizRYX04zBpau4ywaWP7
Note: When expanded, the VM would require at least 10GB. If you experience any problem during
lab setup, please drop us a message.
The VirtualBox Route
Installing VirtualBox
To run the virtual machine, you need a VMware player such as VirtualBox. VirtualBox is free for
use as an educational tool and can be downloaded from the following link: https://
www.virtualbox.org
Click the “Download VirtualBox 6.1” button and you will be taken to the download page.
Please select the appropriate version based on your operating system and install it.
Normally the following steps are not required on other operating systems, but please note that if
you are running MacOS then you may need to turn on Security permissions as some kernel
modules of VirtualBox are blocked in the newer versions of the MacOS. You may see a warning:
In this case, please go to System Preferences --> Security and Privacy --> General and then allow
the permissions as shown in the following figure:
After that, please follow the normal steps as guided by the VirtualBox installer for completing the
installation.
The “KaliLinux” Virtual Machine
The virtual machine is available download from link in page 1.
Credentials:
• User: kali Password: kali
• Super user password: kali
Installation and Settings of the Kali Linux VM
Disclaimer: The VM machine and any software contained within is merely to be used in a
sandboxed environment as it has several vulnerabilities. It has been configured to be used
for educational and demonstration purposes only.
Safety Tips:
• Do not put this VM on a public facing machine
• Do not put any sensitive document or information on the VM
Steps:
1. Download and install Virtual Box as described previously
2. Download the Kali Linux Virtual Machine from link in page 1
3. Unzip the virtual machine folder
Open VirtualBox then go to Machine --> New
Please select a name of the machine, for Type -> Linux and for Version -> 32-bit
Please select appropriate RAM for the machine, we recommend using at least 2 or 3 GB.
Please select Use an existing hard disk file
The next screen asks you to add an existing disk, so click Add
Please select the .vdi file
Please select the .vdi file that you have just added and click Choose
The machine is ready, but we need to tweak a few more settings. Please select Settings
Please select the following settings for Video Memory and Scale Factor
Congratulations! Your machine is ready, you can launch it by double clicking the virtual machine
and login using kali as username and password.
Important:
In some cases, you may see some error logs or a blank shell asking for login. Please just wait for a
little longer and the Virtual Machine would take you to the GUI based login screen as shown below:
Troubleshooting Tips
1. If you get a kernel module load problem when running the virtual machine, please make
sure that you have turned on access for VirtualBox in the Security and Privacy settings as
described in the initial installation steps
2. In some cases, users have reported a flickering problem with the virtual machine. Please try
turning the scaling mode on or off from the View -> Scaled Mode
