It's just as powerful and simple, but (if you want) it can be self-hosted for maximum privacy.
The SSHStalker Linux botnet has ensnared 7,000 systems, deploying various scanners and malware, an IRC bot, and multiple kernel exploits.
Did you know you can check the maximum speed of a USB port with one command?
These distros are easy to install, include the right apps, skip the bloat and ads, and automatically detect your hardware.