Aug. 23, 2023, 10:06 p.m. | Rake

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BlackNet C2 Communications with FakeNet-NG


Command and Control (C2) servers form the backbone of a botnet's infrastructure. They're responsible for directing malware on compromised machines. One such C2 is the BlackNet, and understanding its communication is pivotal for cybersecurity professionals. A compelling post I came across delves deep into how BlackNet communicates, using a tool called FakeNet-NG. FakeNet-NG is a dynamic network analysis tool that intercepts and redirects network traffic. By leveraging it, one can decode the underlying communication structure …

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