Cybercriminals Use Browser Notifications to Distribute Malware Through the Matrix Push C2 Platform
A new command and control (C2) platform called Matrix Push C2 is being used by cybercriminals to distribute malware, taking advantage of a legitimate feature of web browsers: push notifications. According to a report by BlackFrog, this malicious platform tricks users with fake system notifications, redirects them to malicious websites, monitors victims in real time, and scans for cryptocurrency wallets. How Does the Matrix Push C2 Attack Work? Matrix Push C2 abuses the browser’s push notification system to create a C2 communication channel. The attack process takes place in several stages: ...