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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.
AhsayCBS Flaws Exploited to Deploy Web Shells Get New Fixes After Incomplete Patches
Matched: cryptocurrency
Ahsay Backup has released new security patches for two AhsayCBS vulnerabilities, CVE-2026-105133 and CVE-2026-105134, after initial fixes proved incomplete. The flaws can be chained to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary commands, and have been actively exploited to deploy web shells and XMRig cryptocurrency miners on affected systems.
Hackers Actively Exploiting macOS’s Built-in Screen Sharing Service Vulnerability in the Wild
Matched: cryptocurrency
Hackers are exploiting a flaw in macOS's built-in Screen Sharing service to gain root-level access to devices. Attackers are using the remote-access feature to place files, alter system settings, and deploy cryptocurrency mining malware. The threat is notable because Screen Sharing ships enabled on many Macs, giving attackers a widely available entry point on a limited number of targeted systems.
Apple macOS Screen Sharing Flaw Exploited on Internet-Exposed Macs to Install Monero Miner
Matched: cryptocurrency
A critical macOS vulnerability (CVE-2026-65400, CVSS 9.8) in the Screen Sharing component is being actively exploited to install Monero mining malware on internet-exposed Macs, according to the Netherlands NCSC. The flaw allows network-based attackers to bypass authentication. Users are urged to apply Apple's patch immediately and limit exposure of Screen Sharing services.