dcfldd
Enhanced version of dd for forensics and security
Platforms: Linux · Last verified September 6, 2026
dcfldd was initially developed at Department of Defense Computer Forensics Lab (DCFL). This tool is based on the dd program with the following additional features:
Only use this tool against systems you own or are explicitly authorized to test — see the disclaimer.
Getting started
Install on Kali Linux with `sudo apt install dcfldd`. See the official Kali tool page and upstream homepage linked above for full usage and configuration details.