# Weedhack malware campaign infects 116,000 mod-hungry Minecraft players systems through SEO poisoning and YouTube

> Weedhack spreads via poisoned Minecraft mods on YouTube Malware disables defenses and enables remote access Offered as MaaS with free and paid tiers Cybercriminals are using YouTube to disseminate malware that targets…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/weedhack-malware-campaign-infects-116-000-mod-hungry-minecraft-players-systems-through-seo-poisoning-and-youtube?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a204986380eb3a6f5fcb1d1)
- **Published:** 2026-06-03
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #minecraft #youtube #campaign #malware #weedhack #through #hungry #infects
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a204986380eb3a6f5fcb1d1

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