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Warning: Malware Targets Minecraft Players via Fake Mods

6/23/2025

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A dangerous malware campaign is preying on Minecraft players, luring them with fake GitHub repositories linked to the Stargazers Ghost Network. Since March 2025, over 1,500 devices have fallen victim to this scheme, as Russian-speaking hackers profit from distributing harmful mods disguised as legitimate tools. Experts urge players to only download mods from trusted sites like CurseForge to protect themselves.

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Story summary

A dangerous malware campaign is preying on Minecraft players, luring them with fake GitHub repositories linked to the Stargazers Ghost Network. Since March 2025, over 1,500 devices have fallen victim to this scheme, as Russian-speaking hackers profit from distributing harmful mods disguised as legitimate tools. Experts urge players to only download mods from trusted sites like CurseForge to protect themselves.