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In contrast to cinematic portrayals, successful cybersecurity attacks are not rapid occurrences measured in minutes or seconds; they can span years. Take, for instance, the notorious 2015-2016 Swift banking hacks, where attackers infiltrated the network years in advance to abscond with a staggering $101 million. The C2 logic is a common thread in many cyber-attacks.
In the realm of cybersecurity, command and control signifies the methods employed by cyber-attackers to maintain communication with compromised systems or malware-infected devices. This term is typically linked with sophisticated cyber threats such as Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) and botnets. Here’s a simpler breakdown. In essence, attackers execute two primary functions:
- Firstly, they issue commands to compromised systems or malware, directing specific actions, data extraction, or updates to the malicious code
- Secondly, attackers establish a means of controlling...
