+**C2**, short for **Command and Control**, refers to the communication channel used by an attacker to remotely control infected systems. It allows an adversary to issue [commands](/wiki/command) and receive data from compromised [malware](/wiki/malware). This hidden network facilitates persistent access during a cyberattack.
+## See also
+- [Botnet](/wiki/botnet)
+- [Threat Actor](/wiki/threat_actor)
+- [Cybersecurity](/wiki/cybersecurity)