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extracting-config-from-agent-tesla-rat

by mukul975

extracting-config-from-agent-tesla-rat skill for Malware Analysis: extract Agent Tesla .NET config, SMTP/FTP/Telegram credentials, keylogger settings, and C2 endpoints with repeatable workflow guidance.

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AddedMay 11, 2026
CategoryMalware Analysis
Install Command
npx skills add mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills --skill extracting-config-from-agent-tesla-rat
Curation Score

This skill scores 78/100, which means it is a solid but not top-tier directory listing: users should find it sufficiently triggerable and workflow-driven for Agent Tesla config extraction, but they should expect some manual judgment and missing onboarding details. The repository provides a real malware-analysis workflow, supporting references, and a helper script, so it is worth installing for cybersecurity use cases.

78/100
Strengths
  • Specific, well-scoped trigger: extracting embedded Agent Tesla configuration from .NET malware samples, including SMTP/FTP/Telegram/C2 data.
  • Operational content is substantial: the SKILL.md body is long, includes workflow sections, and the repo adds references plus a Python helper script.
  • Good install decision signal: frontmatter is valid, the license is present, and the documentation ties the skill to concrete analysis tasks and outputs.
Cautions
  • No install command in SKILL.md, so users may need to infer setup and invocation steps themselves.
  • Some repository content is broad/illustrative rather than complete end-to-end guidance, so advanced analysts may still need to adapt the workflow manually.
Overview

Overview of extracting-config-from-agent-tesla-rat skill

What this skill does

The extracting-config-from-agent-tesla-rat skill helps you extract embedded configuration from Agent Tesla samples, including SMTP, FTP, Telegram, and other exfiltration settings. It is aimed at analysts who need the actual payload settings, not a generic malware write-up.

Who should use it

Use the extracting-config-from-agent-tesla-rat skill if you are doing malware analysis, incident response, threat hunting, or authorized reverse engineering and need quick access to indicators and infrastructure hidden inside a .NET sample. It is most useful when you already have a suspicious binary and want config details faster than manual decompilation alone.

Why it is useful

The main value is workflow guidance for decompiling .NET malware, locating encrypted strings, and validating extracted indicators. Compared with a plain prompt, this skill is better when you need a repeatable path from sample to IOC extraction and report-ready notes.

How to Use extracting-config-from-agent-tesla-rat skill

Install and load it

Use the repository skill install flow for the extracting-config-from-agent-tesla-rat install step, then open the skill files before analyzing a sample. A typical install command is:

npx skills add mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills --skill extracting-config-from-agent-tesla-rat

Start with the right files

For this extracting-config-from-agent-tesla-rat guide, read SKILL.md first, then check references/api-reference.md, references/workflows.md, and references/standards.md. If you want a quick implementation clue, review scripts/agent.py to see the string and indicator logic the skill expects.

Give the skill a usable prompt

The extracting-config-from-agent-tesla-rat usage works best when you specify sample type, goal, and output format. Strong inputs look like: “Analyze this .NET sample for Agent Tesla config, extract SMTP/Telegram indicators, note deobfuscation steps, and return IOC tables plus analyst caveats.” Weak inputs like “analyze this malware” leave too much interpretation.

Match the workflow to the sample

This skill fits best when you can combine static inspection with decompilation and string extraction. If the sample is packed, heavily customized, or not .NET-based, say so up front so the workflow can adjust instead of assuming a standard Agent Tesla layout.

extracting-config-from-agent-tesla-rat skill FAQ

Is this only for Agent Tesla?

Yes, the extracting-config-from-agent-tesla-rat skill is centered on Agent Tesla RAT config extraction. It can still help with nearby .NET stealer variants, but the best results come when the sample matches the Agent Tesla family or a close derivative.

Do I need advanced reversing skills?

No, but you do need basic malware-handling discipline and the ability to recognize .NET assemblies, string obfuscation, and common IOC patterns. For beginners, this skill is useful because it narrows the path from sample to reportable findings.

How is this different from a normal prompt?

A normal prompt may describe Agent Tesla in general terms. This extracting-config-from-agent-tesla-rat skill is better when you want a concrete extraction workflow, including what to inspect first, what indicators to capture, and how to avoid missing hidden config fields.

When should I not use it?

Do not use it as a substitute for full forensic validation, sandboxing policy, or legal authorization. It is also a poor fit if your main task is behavior emulation, full detonation analysis, or unpacking malware that is not .NET-based.

How to Improve extracting-config-from-agent-tesla-rat skill

Provide sample-specific context

The biggest quality boost comes from giving the extracting-config-from-agent-tesla-rat skill the sample hash, suspected family, file type, and any observed strings or imports. If you already saw smtp, telegram, or WebMonitor artifacts, include them so the analysis can focus on likely config locations.

Ask for the exact output you need

Say whether you want IOC extraction, a deobfuscation walkthrough, an analyst summary, or a report template filled in. The repo includes an analysis-report structure, so you can improve results by asking for fields like SHA-256, findings, extracted IOCs, and recommendations in one pass.

Watch for common failure modes

The most common miss is assuming every sample stores config the same way. With extracting-config-from-agent-tesla-rat, better results come from telling the skill whether strings are plaintext, XOR/base64-like, or hidden behind .NET reflection and resource loading. That reduces false confidence and helps avoid empty IOC tables.

Iterate after the first pass

If the first output is partial, follow up with targeted prompts such as “re-scan for Telegram bot token patterns,” “separate hardcoded config from runtime-resolved values,” or “map each IOC to evidence line numbers.” This usually improves the extracting-config-from-agent-tesla-rat skill output more than broad re-analysis.

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