Webcam-hacking Minecraft malware is disguising itself as mods, and it's infected thousands of PCs

The malware, built to look like Minecraft launchers and mods, gives hackers access to your screen, files, webcam, accounts, ...
Dexerto

Malware hidden in Minecraft mods gave hackers webcam access to 116,000 players for $5

Someone built a Minecraft hacking business with a leaderboard, a suggestion box, and a free tier. It has 116,000 victims.

Dangerous malware "WeedHack" hides in Minecraft mods, gives attackers webcam access and more

McAfee researchers have discovered "WeedHack," a new malware that hides in Minecraft mods that's capable of stealing account ...
TweakTown

AVerMedia unveils the best new streaming camera for FPS gamers and Pokemon card unboxings

AVerMedia has unveiled a new webcam with two cameras, specifically designed for content creators, streamers, and ...

Modders are turning Ray-Ban Meta glasses into spy gear for as little as $50

Modders are charging $50-$100 to physically destroy the LED on Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses and bypass privacy guardrails for ...
University of Birmingham

Can we trust the systems we now rely on?

Despite the growing sense that AI is beginning to “reason”, its decisions are fundamentally statistical: models learn by absorbing vast amounts of data into general patterns and predicting what’s most ...

Game. Good Game. 007: First Light Review

007 First Light came out swinging with all the hallmarks that make Bond a signature spy but with a fresh new take that earns ...

This Minecraft malware can spy through your webcam and steal your passwords: How to be safe

A new malware called WeedHack is targeting Minecraft players through fake mods and game clients, allowing hackers to steal ...
Columbia Journalism Review

Always On

For CJR’s new special issue on access, I spent time with Jonathan Choe, a news influencer and Turning Point USA correspondent, as he pursued coverage of alleged statewide voter fraud in California. As ...