Tag: mods

How Minecraft and game modding can undermine your security

August 7, 2024

ESET Research has revealed a concerning fact — gamers are being targeted by cybercriminals, and it’s no mystery why they are such meaty targets. The gaming industry is huge — some games generate millions in monthly revenue, satisfying gamers and executives simultaneously. However, in some cases, gaming can present some very real dangers that are … More How Minecraft and game modding can undermine your security

If you download Minecraft mods from Google Play, read on …

March 24, 2017

Minecraft players have been exposed to scams and aggressive ads brought by 87 fake Minecraft mods recently spotted on Google Play. The apps can be divided into two categories – the ad-displaying downloader detected by ESET as Android/TrojanDownloader.Agent.JL and fake apps redirecting users to scam websites, detected as Android/FakeApp.FG. Altogether, the 87 fake mods reached … More If you download Minecraft mods from Google Play, read on …

Popular GTA V mods come with unwanted malware

May 21, 2015

Two popular Grand Theft Auto V modifications have been found to contain unwanted additional malware, according to The Escapist. Modifications allow fans of games to change the way they play in fundamental ways, and are often done with the blessing of the publishers. The two mods in question are Angry Planes and Simple Noclip. The … More Popular GTA V mods come with unwanted malware