Command-and-Control Servers Explained. Techniques and DNS Security Risks

A command-and-control server (C&C) is a computer that threat actors use to send instructions to compromised systems. Their goal is to direct infected devices into performing further malicious activities on the host or network. Hackers can use C&C or C2 servers to create botnets and launch DDoS attacks, steal, delete, and/or encrypt data. Basically, a […]

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