C2
Pen testing
Hak5 Cloud C² is a self-hosted command and control (C2) platform from Hak5 to manage your devices from a single cloud interface. While designed for penetration testers and IT security teams, its power has been misused by malicious actors to get persistent access to compromised systems.
For security pros, Hak5 Cloud C² makes it easy to manage multiple Hak5 devices (WiFi Pineapple and LAN Turtle) from one place. Realtime device monitoring, data exfiltration management and integration with your existing security workflows.
Potential for Abuse
While legitimate uses exist, the power of the platform can be misused by unauthorized users. Attackers can use Cloud C² to create covert channels, manage remote operations and get long term access to compromised networks.
Security Issues
The Community Edition of Cloud C² has been flagged as malware by some security software. This is usually because of heuristic detection of features common in malware, like embedded web servers and encrypted communication.
Limit C2 framework use to authorized users.
Monitor network traffic for C2 traffic.
Educate users on remote management tool risks and best practices.
Keep all systems and security tools up to date to detect and prevent misuse of these platforms.
