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 ...
Windows Central

Bethesda's instantly forgettable Elder Scrolls game is shutting down this month: Here's what its few players need to know

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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, ...

Teenagers are using a $5 Minecraft malware called WeedHack to target and cyberbully victims

As McAfee reports, many malware-as-a-service tools cost as much as hundreds of dollars per month, putting them out of reach ...

Weedhack malware campaign targets 116,000 Minecraft players via YouTube

Minecraft players looking for fun new ways to play are instead downloading infected modpacks and clients.
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.

Minecraft malware campaign reportedly infected over 116,000 players

Researchers say a malware campaign disguised as Minecraft mods and cheats infected over 116,000 devices through Discord ...
Digital Trends

Sony’s FlexStrike fight stick and gaming monitor with charging hook finally go on sale in June

Sony is finally setting release dates for two PlayStation accessories that have been in the “coming soon” category since their debut last year. The company has confirmed that preorders for its ...
Rock Paper Shotgun

Helldivers 2-esque war against a giant evil robo-eye beckons in No Man's Sky's The Swarm update, invading the galaxy right now

"Something new, huge and foreboding is hanging in the sky above planets. Unlike anything we've seen before," Hello Games boss Sean Murray warned in The Swarm's reveal. So, you'll be bunged into a ...
Scientific American

How mathematicians use Minecraft to calculate pi

A battle between “slimes” and “zoglins” could be the best way to calculate pi—at least for fans of this megahit game ...
Rock Paper Shotgun

New Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry and Ghost Recon games will release by early 2029 say Ubisoft, who're also dumping cash into a "first playable generative AI experience"

Ubisoft have confirmed new Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry and Ghost Recon games will arrive by early 2029 as part of their latest financial report.