Popular "Minecraft" mods infected with malware
Dozens of popular "Minecraft" mods and plugins have been infected by the Fracturiser malware. Among other things, it can steal login data from affected computers.
What does the malware do and how do I get rid of it?
Fracturiser runs on Windows and Linux and is infiltrated into the systems in three phases as soon as an infected mod is started. In each of the three phases, additional code is downloaded from the network, making it extremely difficult for virus scanners to detect the malware. In the third stage - currently the last known - Fracturiser creates folders and scripts and makes changes to the system registry. It uses this to steal various sensitive data, including:
- The login details of your Discord, Microsoft and "Minecraft" account
- Web cookies and login data from various browsers
The malware also searches the clipboard for cryptocurrency addresses and attempts to steal other
infect other "Minecraft" mods and thus spread.
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