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howtogeek.com /1 month ago

Plex is overkill—this open-source alternative lets you watch your media library without a server or a subscription

You need one application and an HDMI cable.

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arstechnica.com /1 week ago

Plex now helps sell movie theater tickets

Discovery data from Plex users will help studios, advertisers.

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survivefrance.com /4 weeks ago

Odd Comments

Plex …Yes a lifetime membership for a once off discounted price .. My library sits on a usb hard drive attached to a extremely feeble low powered windows 10 sub sized "laptop...

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lifehacker.com /2 weeks ago

10 Hacks Every Plex User Should Know

Level up your media streaming capabilities with this collection of Plex tips.

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androidauthority.com /3 weeks ago

Plex makes content discovery a little more human on Android TV

Plex now lets Android TV users review, react, discuss, and follow.

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thehackernews.com /1 month ago

Plex Urges Immediate Updates After Patching Multiple Undisclosed Security Flaws

Plex is urging users to update their instances to the latest version following the release of an update that patches multiple security flaws. The fixes are available in Plex Media...

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bitcoinist.com /4 days ago

Plex Server Exploit Chain Used To Install Monero Mining Malware

TL;DR: Attackers are exploiting a chain of Plex Media Server vulnerabilities to install unauthorised cryptocurrency miners and a Linux proxy backdoor on vulnerable systems. The lat...

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howtogeek.com /1 month ago

5 overlooked Plex features everybody misses

Bet you missed at least one.

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thehackernews.com /5 days ago

Hackers Exploit Plex2Shell Flaws to Install Crypto Miners and Linux Proxy Backdoor

Threat actors have begun to exploit a chain of vulnerabilities in Plex Media Server to deploy cryptocurrency miners and reverse proxy software, a day after a proof-of-concept (PoC)...

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cybersecuritynews.com /1 month ago

Plex Urges Users to Update Media Server Immediately to Fix Multiple Security Flaws

Plex has issued an urgent security update for Plex Media Server and Plex Desktop, asking users to install the latest releases as soon as possible. The update addresses multiple und...

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howtogeek.com /2 weeks ago

Plex transcoding used to be the problem, now it can save you terabytes of storage

The thing we spent years avoiding is now the easiest way to save money.

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pcworld.com /4 days ago

Hackers are hijacking Plex servers to mine crypto. Update ASAP

Security researchers have discovered that hackers are actively exploiting four vulnerabilities in Plex Media Server, the popular app that’s used to stream films, TV shows, music, a...

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androidauthority.com /1 month ago

This clever Plex app could give your aging LG TV a new lease on life

Slow Plex on older LG TVs? This app might make things better.

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bleepingcomputer.com /1 month ago

Plex warns users to patch security vulnerabilities immediately

Plex urged users this week to update their desktop clients and media servers immediately to patch multiple security vulnerabilities. [...]

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howtogeek.com /3 weeks ago

Movies without drama: Easily use Linux USB drives with Plex

Don't judge me by my box sets.

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gbhackers.com /1 month ago

Plex Urges Users to Update Media Server as Multiple Security Flaws Are Discovered

Plex has urged users to promptly update their Plex Media Server and Plex Desktop software following the release of fixes for several undisclosed security issues in older versions....

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bleepingcomputer.com /3 days ago

CISA: Hackers chain Plex flaws in Plex2Shell attacks to breach servers

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is warning that attackers are actively exploiting four vulnerabilities in Plex Media Server. [...]

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androidauthority.com /3 weeks ago

This beloved Android Auto app now offers a much better live TV and YouTube experience

Android Auto's best video player now supports Plex Live TV.

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arstechnica.com /5 days ago

PSA: Patch your Plex media server before someone hacks it

A researcher says attacks chaining 4 vulnerabilities is hacking unpatched boxes.

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survivefrance.com /4 weeks ago

Odd Comments

Dan1: Plex …Yes a lifetime membership for a once off discounted price You mean the one that is now $749.99, thanks but no thanks. I had things in Ampache years ago (I think it i...

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cybersecuritynews.com /5 days ago

Hackers Exploiting Plex Vulnerabilities in the Wild to Deploy Cryptominer Malware

Hackers are exploiting flaws in Plex Media Server to install cryptocurrency mining malware, with a researcher recording successful attacks against a honeypot on October 17, 2026. T...

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bleepingcomputer.com /1 month ago

Over 36,000 exposed Plex servers vulnerable to recent flaws

Over 36,000 Plex Media servers exposed online remain unpatched against multiple security vulnerabilities and are vulnerable to attacks. [...]

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