How to Install Greenbone OpenVAS on Kali Linux (2026 Guide)

Learn how to download, install, and configure Greenbone OpenVAS (GVM) on Kali Linux step-by-step. OpenVAS is a powerful full-featured vulnerability scanner perfect for penetration testers, ethical hackers, and cybersecurity professionals. In this tutorial, we cover everything from updating your Kali repositories to downloading the vulnerability feeds, launching the Greenbone Security Assistant web interface, and changing your default admin password. Commands used in this video: 1. System Update: sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y 2. Install OpenVAS: sudo apt install openvas -y 3. Setup GVM: sudo gvm-setup 4. Verify Setup: sudo gvm-check-setup 5. Start OpenVAS: sudo gvm-start TIMESTAMPS: Introduction to Greenbone OpenVAS Updating Kali Linux Packages Downloading & Installing OpenVAS Packages Running gvm-setup (NVT & Feed Sync) Verifying Installation & Checking GVM Services Accessing OpenVAS Web UI (Port 9392) Changing the Default Admin Password Wrap Up & Next Steps If you found this cybersecurity tutorial helpful, please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE for more ethical hacking and network security content! #KaliLinux #OpenVAS #Greenbone #Cybersecurity #EthicalHacking #VulnerabilityScanner #PenetrationTesting #GVM