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Transcoding

Transcoding is the conversion of audio or video from one format, codec or bitrate to another, usually on the fly so a client can play it. Media servers run it as a separate process that loads codec libraries.

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How to Check a Plex Server for Compromise

How to check a Plex server for compromise after Plex2Shell: confirm the build, then inspect processes, the Codecs folder, Preferences.xml and outbound traffic.

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