It starts with a free Minecraft download. Now, police in Maryland are warning players and parents about a fast-spreading malware campaign that's turning fake game mods into a gateway for ...

Cybercriminals are exploiting Minecraft's popularity by distributing malware-infected mods on GitHub since March 2025. Disguised as cheat tools, these fake mods steal personal data like cryptocurrency ...

What started as another Minecraft modding campaign has turned into one of the more disturbing malware stories tied to gaming communities this year. Security researchers at McAfee have uncovered a ...