An abandoned Popcorn Time app has been found to expose millions of devices to Remote Code Execution (RCE) attacks, according to a recent report by Bleeping Computer. The app, which was left unattended for several months, allowed attackers to gain unauthorized access and execute arbitrary code on user devices. This vulnerability highlights the importance of keeping software up to date and securing applications to prevent such attacks.
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