Minecraft

A user's friend received a suspicious Discord message requesting them to download a CurseForge plugin for a Minecraft server. The sender's account may be compromised, as the request involves an unverified ZIP file and JSON file that showed no results on VirusTotal. The user is unsure if this is a scam or a legitimate request.

The article warns that cuts to UK higher education courses threaten the development of innovative tech industries, using Minecraft as an example of how mathematics underpins game creation. It argues that reducing access to math-related education could stifle future technological advancements.

Epic Games, Roblox, and Microsoft are seeking to compel arbitration in a California lawsuit where a mother claims their video games are addictive to minors. A judge is considering whether a valid contractual agreement exists to require arbitration, as the plaintiffs argue the terms of use were not clearly agreed to by the child or parents.

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.

A malware campaign named WeedHack has infected over 116,000 Minecraft player systems since January. The attack specifically targets Minecraft players through malicious software.

A malware campaign named WeedHack has infected over 116,000 Minecraft player systems since January. The attack specifically targets users of the popular game Minecraft.

Arizona grandmother Sue Jacquot was subjected to a swatting call while livestreaming a Minecraft fundraiser to raise money for her grandson's cancer treatment. Someone falsely reported a crime, resulting in a heavily armed police response to her home. This incident represents another high-profile case of criminal harassment through emergency service abuse in the United States.

Sue Jacquot, an Arizona grandmother, was subjected to a police swatting call while livestreaming a Minecraft fundraiser to raise money for her grandson's cancer treatment. An unknown person falsely reported a crime, resulting in a heavily armed police response to her home. This incident represents another high-profile case of criminal harassment through emergency service abuse in the United States.

An 82-year-old Minecraft streamer known as GrammaCrackers was subjected to a swatting attack at her home while raising funds for her grandson's cancer treatment. Despite the potentially dangerous situation, police responded with restraint and treated her kindly, and she remained unfazed by the incident. She resumed livestreaming the following day.

The 2B2T Minecraft Server World Download Project has released a large dataset of 1024000^2 blocks. The project is hosted on GitHub and has garnered significant attention with 42 points and 24 comments. The release is part of the 1m_release project.

A new survey by K12, an online education provider, reveals that 52% of working professionals credit childhood gaming with developing career-relevant skills like problem-solving and strategic thinking. The study highlights game-based learning, where educational content is embedded within games like Minecraft, leading to better student retention and performance compared to traditional methods.

A Brazilian cybercrime group, LofyGang, has resurfaced after three years to target Minecraft players with a new malware called LofyStealer (GrabBot), disguised as a game hack named 'Slinky'. The malware uses the official Minecraft icon to trick users into executing it, according to a report by cybersecurity firm ZenoX.