veil

Generates payloads to bypass anti-virus solutions

Matches ATT&CK tactic: Stealth ↗

Platforms: Linux · Last verified September 6, 2026

Veil is a tool designed to generate metasploit payloads that bypass common anti-virus solutions. It replaces the package veil-evasion.

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 veil`. See the official Kali tool page and upstream homepage linked above for full usage and configuration details.

Commonly preinstalled on

Kali Linux

Debian-based distribution built for penetration testing and security auditing