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C2Looper: A New Backdoor Likely Tied To Ransomware With GitHub C2

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C2Looper: A New Backdoor Likely Tied To Ransomware With GitHub C2

Zscaler ThreatLabz identified C2Looper, a new Rust-based backdoor malware likely used by ransomware threat actors, in July 2026. The malware supports remote command execution, reconnaissance, and payload deployment, with a newer version using GitHub for command-and-control communications. C2Looper appears to be under active development and may be delivered via ClickFix infection chains.

Why it matters: Organizations need to monitor for C2Looper indicators of compromise and ClickFix campaigns, as the malware establishes footholds for lateral movement and ransomware deployment in targeted networks.

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C2Looper: A New Backdoor Likely Tied To Ransomware With GitHub C2

Zscaler ThreatLabz identified C2Looper, a new Rust-based backdoor malware likely used by ransomware threat actors, in July 2026. The malware supports remote command execution, reconnaissance, and payload deployment, with a newer version using GitHub for command-and-control communications. C2Looper appears to be under active development and may be delivered via ClickFix infection chains.

Why it matters: Organizations need to monitor for C2Looper indicators of compromise and ClickFix campaigns, as the malware establishes footholds for lateral movement and ransomware deployment in targeted networks.

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