Malware campaign targeting Minecraft users infects over 116,000 systems
A widespread malware campaign called WeedHack is targeting Minecraft users by distributing malicious files through YouTube and SEO poisoning. The campaign has infected over 116,000 systems globally, allowing attackers to gain remote access to victims' devices.
Why it matters
It highlights the growing threat of Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) platforms that lower the barrier to entry for cybercriminals targeting popular gaming communities.
Malware campaign targeting Minecraft users infects over 116,000 systems A Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) operation named WeedHack is targeting Minecraft users and allows threat actors to gain remote access to victims screens, webcams, and files through a web-based dashboard, McAfee researchers found.
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