[Sun] The alleged NSA spy tool is capable of lurking in a victim's computer and accessing sensitive information, according to the Chinese outlet Global Times.Despite the claims, there has been no confirmation by US officials on the alleged hack or of the tool's existence.
A report obtained by the outlet from National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center claims the dubbed Trojan horse, or NOPEN, is a remote control tool for Unix/Linux computer systems.
The instrument can allegedly remotely control existing network servers and terminals, which attackers can manually implant, or cyberattack platforms by the NSA, the outlet reported citing the NCVERC report.
According to the Chinese outlet, the tool is "mainly used to steal files, access systems, redirect network communication, and view a target device's information."