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Threat Actors Exploit Plex2Shell Chain to Install Crypto Miners and Backdoors
Attackers are chaining four Plex Media Server flaws to deploy cryptocurrency miners and a Linux proxy backdoor, according to new security research.
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Attackers are chaining four Plex Media Server flaws to deploy cryptocurrency miners and a Linux proxy backdoor, according to new security research.

Researchers confirm active abuse of a public exploit chain against exposed Plex Media Server installations, resulting in unauthorized code execution and malware deployment.