Fileless Attacks

Attacks that operate within the browser without installing files, bypassing traditional security.

Matrix Push C2 Uses Browser Notifications for Fileless, Cross-Platform Phishing Attacks

Nov 23, 2025

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by

Peter Chofield

in Cybercrime & Underground Economy

Bad actors are deploying Matrix Push C2, a new command-and-control platform for sophisticated phishing attacks. This framework uses web browser notifications to deliver malicious links across various operating systems, employing a fileless approach that bypasses traditional security. Offered as “Malware-as-a-Service” (MaaS), Matrix Push C2 enables threat actors to send deceptive alerts, tricking victims into visiting…