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That 'Free' Minecraft Mod Could Give Hackers Your Entire Computer, Maryland Police Warn
It starts with a free Minecraft download.
Now, police in Maryland are warning players and parents about a fast-spreading malware campaign that's turning fake game mods into a gateway for cybercriminals to steal passwords, hijack accounts, and even spy through victims' webcams.
The Montgomery County Police Department issued the public safety alert on Friday, July 10, warning that malware known as "WeedHack" is being spread through fake Minecraft mods, game clients, YouTube videos, and download websites posing as legitimate sources.
According to police, more than 116,000 players have been in…
Virginia Firefighter Remembered For Infectious Smile, Positivity After Sudden Death
He was the firefighter everyone wanted to work with.
Whether the shift had been long or the day had gone sideways, fellow firefighters say Larry Wright always found a way to make it better.
Now, the Arlington County Fire Department and firehouses across Northern Virginia are mourning Wright, who died Thursday, July 9, following a medical emergency.
Wright joined the Arlington County Fire Department on Oct. 29, 2018, as a member of Recruit Class 76. During nearly eight years with the department, he served the Arlington community with what colleagues described as dedication, compassion, and …
