14 trojanized npm packages drop AI-powered RedC2 4.0 Linux backdoor
Trend Micro found 14 functional npm packages that stealthily deliver the RedC2 4.0 Linux backdoor, which uses AI-assisted command-and-control. The implant launches on module load without an install hook, communicating with a remote server for post-exploitation.
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