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 ...

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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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 ...
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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 ...