The NOPEN Trojan is a remote control tool for Unix/Linux operating systems primarily used for stealing files, gaining access to computers, redirecting network communications and viewing information on a targeted device, according to the report.

  • mekhos
    172·
    3 years ago

    This article claims the exploit is old news (publicly leaked 2016) an attempt to detract attention from Chinese spying.

    Note I’m not sure how reputable the register is, but it’s interesting to have a counter viewpoint

    • HalceOP
      4·
      3 years ago

      It deserves another look by developers though, may not be exactly the same version, just a similar group of trojans with akin purposes?

      • mekhos
        3·
        3 years ago

        I suppose you are right, if it makes Linux more secure.