# Havoc Framework

## Havoc Framework

<https://github.com/HavocFramework/Havoc>

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## [Havoc](https://github.com/HavocFramework/Havoc#havoc)

*Havoc is a modern and malleable post-exploitation command and control framework, created by* [*@C5pider*](https://twitter.com/C5pider)*.*

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> ⚠️ Havoc is in an early state of release. Breaking changes may be made to APIs/core structures as the framework matures.

#### [Support](https://github.com/HavocFramework/Havoc#support)

Consider supporting C5pider on [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/5pider)/[Github Sponsors](https://github.com/sponsors/Cracked5pider). Additional features are planned for supporters in the future, such as custom agents/plugins/commands/etc.

#### [Quick Start](https://github.com/HavocFramework/Havoc#quick-start)

> Please see the [Wiki](https://github.com/HavocFramework/Havoc/wiki) for complete documentation.

Havoc works well on Debian 10/11, Ubuntu 20.04/22.04 and Kali Linux. It's recommended to use the latest versions possible to avoid issues. You'll need a modern version of Qt and Python 3.10.x to avoid build issues.

See the [Installation](https://github.com/HavocFramework/Havoc/wiki#installation) guide in the Wiki for instructions. If you run into issues, check the [Known Issues](https://github.com/HavocFramework/Havoc/wiki#known-issues) page as well as the open/closed [Issues](https://github.com/HavocFramework/Havoc/issues) list.

#### [Features](https://github.com/HavocFramework/Havoc#features)

#### [Client](https://github.com/HavocFramework/Havoc#client)

> Cross-platform UI written in C++ and Qt

* Modern, dark theme based on [Dracula](https://draculatheme.com/)

#### [Teamserver](https://github.com/HavocFramework/Havoc#teamserver)

> Written in Golang

* Multiplayer
* Payload generation (exe/shellcode/dll)
* HTTP/HTTPS listeners
* Customizable C2 profiles
* External C2

#### [Demon](https://github.com/HavocFramework/Havoc#demon)

> Havoc's flagship agent written in C and ASM

* Sleep Obfuscation via [Ekko](https://github.com/Cracked5pider/Ekko), Ziliean or [FOLIAGE](https://github.com/SecIdiot/FOLIAGE)
* x64 return address spoofing
* Indirect Syscalls for Nt\* APIs
* SMB support
* Token vault
* Variety of built-in post-exploitation commands
* Patching Amsi/Etw via Hardware breakpoints
* Proxy library loading
* Stack duplication during sleep.

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#### [Extensibility](https://github.com/HavocFramework/Havoc#extensibility)

* [External C2](https://github.com/HavocFramework/Havoc/wiki#external-c2)
* Custom Agent Support
  * [Talon](https://github.com/HavocFramework/Talon)
* [Python API](https://github.com/HavocFramework/havoc-py)
* [Modules](https://github.com/HavocFramework/Modules)

#### [Community](https://github.com/HavocFramework/Havoc#community)

You can join the official [Havoc Discord](https://discord.gg/z3PF3NRDE5) to chat with the community!

#### [Contributing](https://github.com/HavocFramework/Havoc#contributing)

To contribute to the Havoc Framework, please review the guidelines in [Contributing.md](https://github.com/HavocFramework/Havoc/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.MD) and then open a pull-request!

#### [Note](https://github.com/HavocFramework/Havoc#note)

Please do not open any issues regarding detection.

The Havoc Framework hasn't been developed to be evasive. Rather it has been designed to be as malleable & modular as possible. Giving the operator the capability to add custom features or modules that evades their targets detection system.


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