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Hackers Exploit Plex2Shell Flaws to Install Crypto Miners and Linux Proxy Backdoor
Matched: cryptocurrency
Hackers are exploiting a chain of four vulnerabilities in Plex Media Server, collectively dubbed Plex2Shell, to deploy cryptocurrency miners and reverse proxy backdoors. Exploitation began within a day of a public proof-of-concept release. The attack chain allows threat actors to achieve remote code execution on vulnerable systems. Users are urged to update Plex Media Server to the latest version to mitigate risk.
Fake Web3 Accelerator Uses npm Packages to Spread Malware and Hijack AI Agent Traffic
Matched: Artificial Intelligence, Claude, Gemini
A fake Web3 accelerator is luring developers with promises of free AI credits for Claude and Gemini, coding tools, and security audits, while distributing malicious npm packages. The packages deploy information-stealing malware and backdoors targeting both Windows and macOS systems, according to Elastic Security researchers.