Agent Tesla

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Keylogger + info stealer

Source Attribution

Origin
MITRE
Source
Researchers
Verified
2026-08-26T16:12:23.328Z
Confidence
high

Source: Researchers · Verified: 2026-08-26T16:12:23.328Z · Confidence: high

Security Timeline

  • discovered Agent Tesla first observed
  • updated Encyclopedia entry reviewed (Phase 45C)

Quick Answer

Agent Tesla is a long-lived .NET keylogger/stealer commonly delivered via phishing documents. (attributes recorded from Researchers).

Definition

Agent Tesla is a long-lived .NET keylogger/stealer commonly delivered via phishing documents.

Overview

Agent Tesla is a long-lived .NET keylogger/stealer commonly delivered via phishing documents.

Behavior

  • .NET keylogger
  • distributed via malspam

First Seen

2014-07

Target

Keylogger + info stealer

Malware Intelligence

Family: Agent Tesla

Techniques: T1056, T1113

Targets: Keylogger + info stealer

Behavior:
  • .NET keylogger
  • distributed via malspam

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