malware
NIK C2: The new AI-enabled command-and-control framework
Medium
Summary
Cisco Talos has identified a new AI-powered command-and-control (C2) framework called NIK C2, which is actively being used in the wild. This represents a significant shift in adversary tradecraft, requiring defenders to move beyond traditional detection methods and embrace continuous behavioral vigilance. The tool is built on a Go-based implant and leverages AI to automate various malicious tasks, including credential theft and ransomware deployment.
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