There are 3,111 exposed home streaming systems in South Africa which can be taken over by hackers

A staggering 3,111 South African home streaming systems, running Plex Media Servers, have been left vulnerable to cyber attacks, with hackers able to exploit a chain of four vulnerabilities to gain access to connected devices. This exposed network, discovered on October 25, 2026, poses a significant threat to user security, allowing attackers to install malware and further compromise devices. The Plex2Shell vulnerability chain is a serious concern, with potential implications for user data and online safety.