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I fooled an angry hacker using a jumpscare mod in Minecraft

Minecraft master Shark uses a jumpscare mod to trick and overwhelm an angry hacker in Minecraft.

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, ...
Windows Report

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.
Dexerto

Malware hidden in Minecraft mods gave hackers webcam access to 116,000 players for $5

Someone built a Minecraft hacking business with a leaderboard, a suggestion box, and a free tier. It has 116,000 victims.
The Hacker News

Weedhack Attacks Minecraft Users, CountLoader Hits 86K, Miners Spread via Pirated Content

Weedhack malware targets Minecraft players via YouTube and SEO poisoning since Jan 2026, enabling credential theft and remote ...
GameSpot

How To Change Your Minecraft Skin

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. By default, you’re given a basic skin for your character in ...

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 ...
CNET

Russia's Military Hackers Targeted Home Routers Across 23 States. Here's What to Do

Federal agencies disrupted the attack but were direct about what comes next. These five router security steps are the responsibility of individual owners. Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET ...