Over 116,000 Minecraft systems infected in WeedHack malware campaign
Source Bleeping Computer
Description
The WeedHack malware campaign is a large-scale operation targeting Minecraft players by distributing malicious mods, clients, cheats, and utilities. Since January 2026, it has infected over 116,000 systems globally, primarily in the US, Germany, India, and the UK. The malware operates as a malware-as-a-service (MaaS) infostealer, offering free and premium tiers that steal credentials, session IDs, cookies, and cryptocurrency wallet data, and provide remote access capabilities. Distribution relies heavily on YouTube videos and SEO poisoning to lure victims to malicious download sites. The campaign's scale is reflected in thousands of unique malicious files and hundreds of distribution URLs. Users are advised to only download Minecraft mods from official sources and use the in-game Marketplace for safety.