That seems to be the choice for the latest batch of spyware, which is hiding in mods for the indefatigable Minecraft, now getting a predictable boost from a smash-hit kid’s movie. According to Check ...

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 ...

Increasing reliance on open-source repositories calls for much higher-level vigilance to counter deceptive tactics.

Cybercriminals use fake GitHub Minecraft mods to target young players Russian-speaking operators are thought to be behind the Stargazers Ghost Network By Skye Jacobs June 23, 2025, 7:03.

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

Security Minecraft players watch out - these fake mods are hiding password-stealing malware. ... GitHub has a major problem with fake rankings, which could put users at risk of attack.

Related articles Fake Minecraft mods that steal all your personal data including crypto wallets are being distributed via GitHub accounts '225,000,000,000 attacks per day': Computer users and ...

Minecraft players watch out - these fake mods are hiding password-stealing malware Securing your GitHub account At this time, it is unknown how Gitloker managed to compromise these accounts.

Microsoft needs to treat GitHub like a LinkedIn or Minecraft, not like Skype, Nokia, or aQuantive. “That amount of money is going to demand some real value,” says Simpson.