Malware infects popular Minecraft mods on CurseForge and Bukkit.
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CurseForge and Bukkit have been hit with malware affecting popular Minecraft mods. Compromised accounts were used to update mods with malicious files, affecting both Windows and Linux. Users are advised to avoid downloading mods from these platforms and check their systems for the malware. Modrinth and the Prism Launcher are recommended as alternative sources for mods.
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