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How to install CSI Linux in VirtualBox?

Last Updated : 23 Jul, 2025
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What if there is a multi-purpose operating system designed especially for cyber investigators, yes you read it right and the answer to that question is, yes there is one such operating system known as CSI Linux. It is an open-source 'theme park' for the cyber security industry enthusiast. It has tons of resources for investigations, analysis, and response. It is available in both Virtual Machines and Bootable distro.

Features:

  • Provides CSI Tools like Online Investigation Tools.
  • Has Centralized Evidence Capture.
  • Cryptocurrency Wallet Lookup.
  • More than 175 tools.
  • Also has CSI TorVpn.

System Requirements:

  • Minimum 8 gigs of ram.
  • 50 gigabytes of free space on your hard drive.
  • 20 gigabytes of free space for the download.
  • VirtualBox extension pack should be installed. (Extension pack)
  • CSI Linux ova File can be downloaded from here.
  • Virtual Box on the System- Installing the virtual box.

Installation:

Importing CSI:

Step 1:  VMware and VirtualBox can open ova files so simply double click on CSI Linux ova file and click on import.