WeedHack Malware Campaign Infects 116,000 Minecraft Systems
TL;DR. A large-scale malware-as-a-service (MaaS) campaign named WeedHack has infected over 116,000 Minecraft users with infostealer malware. - The malware spreads via malicious Minecraft mods and cheats promoted through YouTube and SEO poisoning tactics. - WeedHack's free tier steals session IDs, cookies, passwords, and cryptocurrency and gaming credentials. - A premium tier offers remote control capabilities to buyers for a monthly subscription.
- WeedHack is a large-scale malware-as-a-service operation targeting Minecraft players.
- Over 116,000 systems have been infected since January, primarily in the US, Germany, India, and the UK.
- The malware is distributed through malicious Minecraft mods, clients, and cheats promoted on YouTube and via SEO poisoning.
- WeedHack offers both free and premium tiers, with the premium tier providing remote control features.
- The malware steals credentials, session IDs, cookies, saved passwords, and cryptocurrency wallet information.
Sources
- Over 116,000 Mincraft systems infected in WeedHack malware campaign — bleepingcomputer.com