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Weedhack Attacks Minecraft Users, CountLoader Hits 86K, Miners Spread via Pirated Content
A malware-as-a-service campaign named Weedhack is targeting Minecraft players via YouTube, spreading malware through pirated content. The campaign, active since January 2026, impersonates Minecraft clients and mods to infect users, with CountLoader malware affecting 86,000 devices.
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