GitHub is an extremely popular platform in the open source world, and as such is under a constant barrage of attacks. This ...

That seems to be the choice for the latest batch of spyware, which is hiding in mods for the indefatigable Minecraft, now getting a predictable boost from a smash-hit kid’s movie. According to Check ...

Security experts have warned of an emerging new cyber threat involving fake VPN software hosted on GitHub. A report from Cyfirma outlines how malware disguises itself as a “Free VPN for PC” and lures ...

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What just happened? Hundreds of GitHub repositories offering Minecraft mods have become the latest battleground in a sophisticated malware campaign, targeting the game's vast and creative player ...

That’s exactly what one campaign, identified by cybersecurity firm Cyfirma, did. The malware was hosted openly on a GitHub ...

A new malware campaign is using GitHub to quietly distribute an infostealer tool under the pretense of free utility software, ...

Cybercriminals are exploiting Minecraft's popularity by distributing malware-infected mods on GitHub since March 2025.

The researchers found multiple GitHub repositories run by Stargazers, disguised as Minecraft mods and cheats like Skyblock Extras, Polar Client, FunnyMap, Oringo, and Taunahi.

Increasing reliance on open-source repositories calls for much higher-level vigilance to counter deceptive tactics.