Operation IXIM: Preventing a botnet of millions of Popcorn Time users

· Research Eye · Oct. 22, 2026, 11:04 a.m.
Tech blog Cybersecurity software vulnerabilities Popcorn Time botnet prevention
Summary
The blog post discusses 'Operation IXIM,' a campaign by Eye Research to disable a vulnerable update mechanism in Popcorn Time, preventing a potential botnet of millions from being exploited. It outlines the timeline from November 2025 to March 2026 and the implications of this action.
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