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Top Google Results for Minecraft Client Led Gamers to Malware, McAfee Finds

Cybersecurity NewsAugust 25, 20264 min read

Minecraft players searching for a popular client can now land on malware instead of a game tool. A renewed WeedHack campaign is using poisoned search results, copied websites and free-download lures to place dangerous Java files in front of players. The risk is not limited to one fake page. Attackers are cloning branding, feature lists, […] The post Top Google Results for Minecraft Client Led Gamers to Malware, McAfee Finds appeared first on Cyber Security News.

Minecraft players searching for a popular client can now land on malware instead of a game tool. A renewed WeedHack campaign is using poisoned search results, copied websites and free-download lures to place dangerous Java files in front of players. The risk is not limited to one fake page. Attackers are cloning branding, feature lists, installation guides and even links to real GitHub projects, making fraudulent Minecraft client sites look convincing at a glance. Downloads…

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