Dangerous malware "WeedHack" hides in Minecraft mods, gives attackers webcam access and more

McAfee researchers have discovered "WeedHack," a new malware that hides in Minecraft mods that's capable of stealing account ...

Webcam-hacking Minecraft malware is disguising itself as mods, and it's infected thousands of PCs

The malware, built to look like Minecraft launchers and mods, gives hackers access to your screen, files, webcam, accounts, ...
Windows Report

WeedHack Malware Campaign Infects 116,000 Minecraft Players Through Fake Mods

WeedHack malware has infected over 116,000 Minecraft players through fake mods, hacked clients, and malicious download links.
PC World

Dozens of popular Minecraft mods are infected with malware

If you or your children like to run mods on the Windows or Linux version of Minecraft, you might want to check those installation folders. According to public disclosures from the popular CurseForge ...
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This mod adds Minecraft's most impossible traps

Testing Minecraft's most impossible traps using the Security Craft mod! Can you survive this ultimate base defense challenge? Featuring reinforced blocks, anti-aircraft systems, and more! Trump’s ...
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Column | Understanding Minecraft mod malware

Minecraft is timelessly popular, but with a game as constantly discussed as this, controversies naturally arise. This time, the surge is found in augmented reality games, or ARGs, and horror ...
Windows Central

Minecraft mod security exploit leaves players vulnerable to RCE attack

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Minecraft malware campaign reportedly infected over 116,000 players

Researchers say a malware campaign disguised as Minecraft mods and cheats infected over 116,000 devices through Discord ...