Pen testing
C2
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.
No known variants of Hak5 Cloud C². But its modular design allows for a lot of customization so users can tailor it to their operational needs.
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.
Hak5 Cloud C² is used by cybersecurity companies, educational institutions and IT departments for legitimate security assessments. But has been seen being used by malicious actors to attack various industries to misuse the platform.
No specific threat actor names are public, but Hak5 Cloud C² has been used by both novice and advanced attackers to get unauthorized access and control.
