QNAP says more NAS devices hit in worrying Plex2Shell malware attacks
The bug is being exploited in the wild, so patch now and secure your multimedia archive from crypto scammers.
QNAP warns of widespread Plex2Shell malware attacks targeting NAS devices
Attackers are actively exploiting a vulnerability chain in Plex Media Server to compromise internet-connected NAS devices made by QNAP, urging users to update their software immediately. Older versions of Plex Media Server, running on QNAP NAS systems, can be remotely code-executed and taken over, potentially leading to sensitive data theft.
QNAP has issued a security advisory, recommending users install the latest Plex Media Server version and review their devices thoroughly. According to BitSight, tens of thousands of internet-accessible QNAP NAS devices are potentially vulnerable, despite QTS and QuTS operating systems being unaffected.
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