Havoc
A modern and malleable post-exploitation command and control framework.
Overview
Havoc is a modern and malleable post-exploitation command and control (C2) framework developed as an open-source alternative to commercial solutions like Cobalt Strike and Brute Ratel. It is designed with a focus on flexibility and evading security measures.
✨ Key Features
- Malleable C2 with customizable profiles
- Cross-platform agents (Windows, Linux, macOS)
- Modern, intuitive web-based user interface
- Extensible through custom modules
- Sleep obfuscation and jitter to evade detection
- In-memory execution capabilities
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Modern architecture using C++, Go, and Python.
- Highly praised, intuitive web-based user interface.
- Designed from the ground up to be malleable and bypass modern defenses.
Unique Value: Offers a modern, user-friendly, and highly malleable open-source C2 framework for advanced post-exploitation and adversary emulation.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Emulating threat actor C2 traffic to test network defenses.
- Managing compromised hosts through a modern web UI.
- Developing custom post-exploitation modules for specific tasks.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Initial vulnerability discovery.
- Automated penetration testing.
🏆 Alternatives
Provides a more modern and arguably more intuitive UI than other open-source frameworks like Sliver and Empire. It is built with a focus on modern C++ techniques for its implant, offering a different approach to evasion.
💻 Platforms
💰 Pricing
Free tier: The tool is completely free and open-source.
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