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Minecraft fans are advised to exercise extreme caution when installing mods and add-ons for the game, according to Tech Radar.
Despite Minecraft being a well-known video game that continues to attract many new users, it is also a favorite target for the hacking community. In fact, Kaspersky researchers have recently noticed a huge increase in malicious malware hidden in Minecraft mods, on Google Play.
The malicious apps, masquerading as Minecraft mods, render the game unusable. However, they can also make tablet or smartphone inoperable due to an increase in unwanted and unnecessary advertisements.
Unfortunately, fake Minecraft mods spread like …
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