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Minecraft players watch out - these fake mods are hiding password-stealing malware
Large-scale operation was spotted on GitHub, targeting Minecraft players' login credentials, Telegram data, and more.
Fake Minecraft mods that steal all your personal data including crypto wallets are being distributed via GitHub accounts
Word to the Minecraft massif. Be very careful about the mods and tools (definitely no cheats...) you choose to install. They ...
Minecraft cheaters never win ... but they may get malware
The final malware harvests credentials from Firefox and Chromium-based web browsers, as well as cryptocurrency wallets ...
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Minecraft mod users beware, some fake mods are going around that can steal your Steam details and more
A malware scam involving fake Minecraft mods is doing the rounds at the moment, so be careful if your someone with a penchant ...
Minecraft players beware, hackers using fake mods to steal login data and more
Cybercriminals are exploiting Minecraft's popularity by distributing malware-infected mods on GitHub since March 2025.
'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 ...
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Minecraft players warned of mods stealing passwords & personal data
A new Minecraft report has highlighted a “malicious” campaign that targets mods to steal all sorts of personal information.
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1,500+ Minecraft Players Infected by Java Malware Masquerading as Game Mods on GitHub
Minecraft players hit by Java malware hidden in mods, stealing data from Discord, browsers, and crypto wallets via GitHub ...
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Here’s what GitHub developers really think about Microsoft’s acquisition
Microsoft needs to treat GitHub like a LinkedIn or Minecraft, not like Skype, Nokia, or aQuantive. “That amount of money is going to demand some real value,” says Simpson. “GitHub’s paid ...