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, ...

Fake Minecraft Mod Malware Infects Over 116,000 Players, Raising Alarms Across the Community

A fake Minecraft mod malware campaign has infected more than 116,000 players, stealing accounts, passwords, and even webcam ...

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 ...
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'Stargazers' use fake Minecraft mods to steal player passwords

A large-scale malware campaign specifically targets Minecraft players with malicious mods and cheats that infect Windows devices with infostealers that steal credentials, authentication tokens, and ...
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Fake Minecraft Mods Infect 116K Systems With WeedHack Malware

Minecraft has remained a mainstay in the gaming landscape for over a decade thanks in large part to the abundant number of mods available for the game. Hackers are now weaponizing this prevalence of ...

Teenagers are using a $5 Minecraft malware called WeedHack to target and cyberbully victims

Learn how to protect yourself from a new malware campaign targeting young Minecraft players.
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Scammers targeting kids and teen Minecraft gamers, security expert warns

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- Minecraft is a popular online video game where users can "build" their virtual worlds, but cybersecurity experts warn that scammers are targeting these young users, who may be ...
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Cybersecurity group finds computer viruses disguised as games like Minecraft

A new malware operation is turning Minecraft mods into a tool for cybercrime, allowing aspiring hackers to buy access to data ...