Minecraft accounts Archives

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June 3, 2026

Weedhack malware campaign infects 116,000 mod-hungry Minecraft players systems through SEO poisoning and YouTube

Cybercriminals are using YouTube to distribute malware targeting Minecraft users, identified as Weedhack by McAfee Labs. This malware disables security defenses and allows attackers remote access to infected computers. The campaign offers both free and paid versions, making it accessible, especially to younger audiences. It also has the capability to steal Minecraft accounts, increasing its appeal.

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April 30, 2026

Brazilian LofyGang Resurfaces After Three Years With Minecraft LofyStealer Campaign

A Brazilian cybercriminal group known as LofyGang has re-emerged after three years, targeting Minecraft players with malware called LofyStealer, also known as GrabBot. This malware is disguised as a Minecraft hack named 'Slinky' and uses the official game icon to attract young users. The group has been active since late 2021 and previously leaked thousands of Minecraft accounts. The attack begins with the 'Slinky' hack, which deploys LofyStealer (identified as "chromelevator.exe") to harvest sensitive information from web browsers, including cookies, passwords, and credit card information, sending this data to a command-and-control server. ZenoX reports a shift in LofyGang's tactics from JavaScript supply chain attacks to a malware-as-a-service model, offering both free and premium tiers. Cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting trusted platforms like GitHub to distribute malware through bogus repositories and various deceptive tactics, including fake security alerts and counterfeit accounts. This trend highlights a strategy focused on volume targeting rather than precision, prompting cybersecurity experts to prioritize threats from GitHub-hosted downloads that appear legitimate.

AppWizard

August 13, 2025

Minecraft fans are convinced that Mojang has accidentally leaked its next Live event date, but don’t get your hopes up – it looks like it might actually be the remains of an old typo

Mojang announced a shift to hosting two annual Minecraft Live showcases, with the next event speculated to occur on September 22, 2025, at 1:00 PM ET, according to a detail found on the Spanish Minecraft Live webpage. However, skepticism exists regarding this date due to its prior archiving and the fact that it falls on a Monday, unlike previous events. The webpage has since been updated to reflect the March date. Additionally, the founder of the Hypixel Minecraft server revealed that 1.1 billion Minecraft accounts have engaged with their platform over the past 13 years.

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July 29, 2025

$1.1 billion worth of Minecraft accounts have played the Hypixel Minecraft server in the past 13 years, founder says, and it’s “still growing”

Simon Collins-Laflamme, the founder of Hypixel, is willing to invest up to million to reclaim Hytale from Riot Games to see its completion. The Hypixel Minecraft server has welcomed 38,717,739 unique players over 13 years and continues to be the most active server, with over 34,000 players online. Recently, patch 0.23.2 for Hypixel Skyblock introduced the "fifth and final tier Spider Slayer boss" and included significant updates to older items. Hypixel staff member Donpireso acknowledged player frustrations regarding missing content in the update. In the broader Minecraft universe, a new tier of tools utilizing copper is being introduced, and a long-lost mob is set to return as an automatic item sorter.

AppWizard

June 21, 2025

Hundreds of Minecraft mods on GitHub are infested with hard-to-spot spyware

A sophisticated malware campaign known as the “Stargazers Ghost” network is targeting young gamers, particularly those playing Minecraft, to capture sensitive login information and personal data. This operation, based in a Russian-speaking region, uses a two-pronged approach: initially acquiring login credentials and then extracting more extensive personal information, including passwords and cryptocurrency details. The malware has infiltrated over 500 GitHub repositories, disguising itself within Minecraft Java installers to evade antivirus protections. GitHub, while monitoring for malicious content, faces challenges due to the volume of attacks. To enhance safety, parents are advised to vet GitHub pages, test mods on a “burner” account, and restrict access to official mods in the “Bedrock Edition” of the game.

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June 14, 2024

Minecraft players outraged as Microsoft deletes accounts that weren’t transitioned | Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft faced backlash from gamers after deleting old Mojang Minecraft accounts due to gamers failing to migrate their accounts to Microsoft accounts.