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New Rust-Based MODBEACON RAT Uses gRPC for Stealthy C2

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from The Hacker News ·

China-linked Silver Fox group deploys MODBEACON, a Rust-based RAT using gRPC streaming for encrypted C2 traffic. QiAnXin reports the malware spreads via SEO-poisoned counterfeit installers. Despite appearing low-sophistication, the group shows organizational depth.

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The use of gRPC for C2 highlights how advanced protocols are being repurposed for malware, making detection harder for traditional tools.
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