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 ...
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Fake 'Minecraft' mods bring malware to as many as 116,000 players

The "Minecraft" community is now facing a grave threat from a massive malware that disguised itself as fake mods as many ...

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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Minecraft Players Beware: These Mods Can Steal Your Wallets and Web Credentials

A new malware is targeting Minecraft players, using fake mods and cheat tools to spread information-stealing software. According to researchers at Check Point, the attack uses a ...
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'BleedingPipe' Exploit Targets Popular Minecraft Mods

Minecraft modders and server administrators risk encountering a dangerous security vulnerability called “BleedingPipe,” in which attackers can run malicious code on unwitting victims’ computers. The ...