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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 ...
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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.

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...
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Minecraft VM Mod Lets You Boot Windows 95 To Play DOOM

Minecraft has become a seedbed for creativity and ingenuity that has seen no end of extraordinary creations, from recreations of fictional locations to mapping the real world to scale. There have also ...