Chisel vs dnscat2
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About Chisel
Chisel is a fast TCP/UDP tunnel over HTTP, secured via SSH, designed for bypassing firewalls and NAT. As a single binary, it facilitates easy deployment and operation, making it ideal for situations requiring quick setup and reliable tunneling. Developed in Go, Chisel is notable for its speed and simplicity, providing a robust solution for secure data transmission through restrictive network environments.
About dnscat2
dnscat2 creates an encrypted command-and-control channel over the DNS protocol. It's designed for situations where all other outbound traffic is blocked but DNS resolution is still permitted — which is almost always. The tool consists of a client that runs on compromised hosts and a server that runs on an authoritative DNS server controlled by the attacker. All communication is encrypted and tunneled through DNS TXT, CNAME, or MX records.
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