If you are trying to use on Kali Linux and finding that it is "patched" (meaning the exploit it relies on no longer works), it is likely because the Android security vulnerabilities it targets have been updated. Cilocks is an automated tool used to bypass Android screen locks (PIN, Pattern, Password) via ADB or Recovery, but modern Android versions have robust encryption that prevents these simple scripts from working.
ADB Pathing Failures: Newer Kali releases change where legacy binaries sit, leaving CiLocks unable to detect connected devices. kali linux cilocks patched
| Likely intended term | Review summary |
|--------------------------|--------------------|
| Kali Linux clocks patch (e.g., time sync issues) | Kali's systemd-timesyncd or NTP patches work reliably. No widespread "clocks" bug remains unpatched. Recommended: sudo timedatectl set-ntp true. |
| Kali Linux Cilium patch (CNI for containers) | Cilium is not core to Kali; patched versions work if manually installed. Not needed for standard pentesting. |
| Kali Linux "Cilocks" as malware/scareware | Do not run. Likely fake tool targeting security beginners. | If you are trying to use on Kali
Kali Linux CiLocks (often spelled CiLocks) is an open-source Android exploitation tool designed for penetration testers to bypass or crack various screen locks, including patterns, PINs, and passwords. While Kali Linux includes hundreds of pre-installed security tools, CiLocks is a third-party script frequently used in the forensics and mobile security community. Recommended: sudo timedatectl set-ntp true