Hundreds of GitHub pages are hiding targeted, Java-based malware in Minecraft mod files.

To protect yourself or your kids when looking for Minecraft mods, Bleeping Computer recommends checking out GitHub page thoroughly, and testing mods on a “burner” account.

What just happened? Hundreds of GitHub repositories offering Minecraft mods have become the latest battleground in a sophisticated malware campaign, targeting the game's vast and creative player ...

Software Security Minecraft Fake Minecraft mods that steal all your personal data including crypto wallets are being distributed via GitHub accounts News By Jeremy Laird published June 19, 2025 ...