Command and Control
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命令与控制
Command and Control · N/A · 命令与控制 · kuh-MAND and kun-TROL · C2 · C&C · callback channel · Cybersecurity · malware · network · threatsCybersecurityC2 C&C callback channel/kuh-MAND and kun-TROL/
Also known as: C2, C&C, callback channel
Last updated August 9, 2026
Definition
Command and control (C2) is the channel malware uses to receive instructions and exfiltrate data from infected systems.
Real-World Example
A trojan that phones home to a remote server every few minutes is talking to its C2 infrastructure.
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