residential proxy

Everything Threat Times has reported about residential proxy: 3 stories, newest first. Part of our Vulnerabilities coverage.

Vulnerabilities

Active Exploitation of Plex Media Server Vulnerability Chain Installs Malware

Threat TimesOct 19, 2026

Researchers confirm that attackers are actively chaining four Plex flaws to execute remote code and install cryptominers and proxy software on unpatched servers.

Vulnerabilities

Researchers confirm active exploitation of patched Plex Media Server vulnerabilities

Threat TimesOct 19, 2026

Attackers are chaining four recently fixed flaws in Plex Media Server to install cryptominers and proxy software on unpatched devices.

Cyber Attacks

Midnight Mimosa malware found embedded in firmware of low-cost Android phones

Threat TimesOct 9, 2026

Researchers report that budget Android devices are shipping with pre-installed malware that turns phones into residential proxies and performs ad fraud.