Command and Control (C2) frameworks, originally created with the legitimate purpose of testing the security solutions deployed in an organization’s network, are increasingly being leveraged by cybercriminals for post-breach activities. These frameworks enable cybercriminals to gain control over compromised systems, exfiltrate data, move laterally throughout your environment, launch further attacks, or maintain access for future use.

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