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 ...

Check Point Research finds hundreds of malicious GitHub repositories These impersonate different mods or cheats for Minecraft The infostealers grab Minecraft data, as well as browser and crypto wallet ...

A new malware is targeting Minecraft players, using fake mods and cheat tools to spread information-stealing software. According to researchers at Check Point, the attack uses a ...

Word to the Minecraft massif. Be very careful about the mods and tools (definitely no cheats...) you choose to install. They may come with an unwanted payload of malware that will steal your Minecraft ...

It was already used to steal sensitive information earlier in July. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The Minecraft community has ...