X-Agent (alternatively known as CHOPSTICK or SPLM).
A US grand jury indictment alleged that X-Agent was used to hack the DNC and DCCC networks beginning in April 2016. Agent.X.rar
The trojan can receive new modules from Command and Control (C2) servers to expand its capabilities. X-Agent (alternatively known as CHOPSTICK or SPLM)
The file is often associated with the X-Agent malware family, a sophisticated modular trojan and spyware program primarily linked to the Russian cyber-espionage group APT28 (also known as Fancy Bear). While "Agent.X" can also refer to benign AI frameworks or SNMP protocols, a compressed file like a .rar is a common delivery method for this malware. 1. Malware Identification The file is often associated with the X-Agent
Common modules focus on searching local files, dumping browser passwords, taking screenshots, and logging keystrokes.
It often embeds itself via registry keys or scheduled tasks to remain active after system reboots. 3. Historical Significance
Modular architecture allows it to target Windows, Linux, macOS (as XAgentOSX), iOS, and Android. 2. Technical Characteristics