Plex media servers under attack
• By Editorial Staff
Plex media servers are facing exploitation due to unfixed security flaws. Hackers are employing the Plex2Shell exploit chain to achieve unauthorized remote access, set up cryptocurrency mining, and create hidden access points on servers without updates. Users are recommended to update their systems promptly to reduce vulnerabilities. Recent reports underline the critical nature of the issue, with hackers focusing on servers lacking security updates. The Plex2Shell exploit chain has been utilized against Plex servers soon after being revealed.