What is the communication channel established from a compromised machine back to the attacker?

The correct answer is B. command and control. Command and control (C2 or C&C) is a communication channel established by malware or an attacker from a compromised machine or system back to the attacker's infrastructure. This channel allows the attacker to send commands, receive information, and maintain control over the…

Submitted by fernanda_arg· Mar 6, 2026Security Concepts

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Aman-in-the-middle
Bcommand and control
CIDS evasion
Dport scanning

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B
88% (43)
C
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D
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Command and control (C2 or C&C) is a communication channel established by malware or an attacker from a compromised machine or system back to the attacker's infrastructure. This channel allows the attacker to send commands, receive information, and maintain control over the compromised system or network. It enables the attacker to remotely manage and manipulate the compromised machines for various malicious purposes, such as stealing data, launching further attacks, or performing other unauthorized activities.

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