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 ...
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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.
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'Minecraft' mod exploit lets hackers control your device

You might want to run antivirus tools if you use certain Minecraft mods. The MMPA security community has learned that hackers are exploiting a "BleedingPipe" flaw in ...
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Fake 'Minecraft' Mods Bring Malware to as Many as 116,000 Players

According to a report by Digital Trends, a new discovery has been made of a massive malware-as-a-service operation that ...
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Modrinth's 2026 Overhaul Makes Minecraft Modding Effortless

The line between consuming and creating Minecraft content has blurred, thanks to Modrinth's aggressive push into user-friendly mod management. With the March 2026 content management overhaul and the ...