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.

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 ...

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 ...
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 ...
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.
Doncaster Free Press on MSN

Parents urged to be cautious as Minecraft under attack - 116,000 players compromised by 'WeedHack' campaign

Parents urged to be cautious as Minecraft under attack - 116,000 players compromised by ‘WeedHack’ campaign ...