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BackBox Linux vs FlexHex

A side-by-side look at BackBox Linux and FlexHex. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

BackBox Linux

BackBox Linux

Security & Privacy

BackBox Linux is a Debian-based distribution focused on penetration testing and ethical hacking. It comes preinstalled with many useful security and analysis tools. It aims to streamline complicated security tasks like network analysis, vulnerability assessment, and forensic investigations.

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FlexHex

FlexHex

Development

FlexHex is a cross-platform hex editor for viewing, editing, analyzing, and comparing binary files. It includes features like tabs, multiple data views, undo/redo, powerful search and replace tools, checksums/hashes, insertion of byte patterns, offset manager, data inspector, and more.

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