Analysis of Covert C2 Channels via HTTP/HTTPS: Traffic Encryption Patterns, Anomaly Detection, and Defense Strategies
Malicious code typically relies on C2 (Command and Control) channels to communicate with attackers, receiving instructions and leaking data. Analyzing the traffic characteristics of C2 channels aids in the detection and defense against malicious code. C2 Channel Traffic Characteristics 1. Communication Patterns： • Periodic Heartbeats：Malicious code may periodically send heartbeat packets to the C2 server … Read more