It is not known when the Equation2 group began their ascent. Some of the earliest malware samples we have seen were compiled in 2002; however, their C&C was registered in August 2001. Other C&Cs used by the Equation group appear to have been registered as early as 1996, which could indicate this group has been active for almost two decades. For many years they have interacted with other powerful groups, such as the Stuxnet and Flame groups; always from a position of superiority, as they had access to exploits earlier than the others.
more here........https://securelist.com/blog/research/68750/equation-the-death-star-of-malware-galaxy/
and here......http://arstechnica.com/security/2015/02/how-omnipotent-hackers-tied-to-the-nsa-hid-for-14-years-and-were-found-at-last/
and here are the files provided by R136a1
@MalwareChannel with ZIP Password: infected........https://www.dropbox.com/s/latggdox9s3xv4t/Equation_x86_x64.zip?dl=0
more here........https://securelist.com/blog/research/68750/equation-the-death-star-of-malware-galaxy/
and here......http://arstechnica.com/security/2015/02/how-omnipotent-hackers-tied-to-the-nsa-hid-for-14-years-and-were-found-at-last/
and here are the files provided by R136a1
@MalwareChannel with ZIP Password: infected........https://www.dropbox.com/s/latggdox9s3xv4t/Equation_x86_x64.zip?dl=0