Watch out - that Minecraft mod could be dangerous malware

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Watch out - that Minecraft mod could be dangerous malware

Fans of Minecraft have been urged to exercise caution when installing add-ons and mods for their game after warnings from cybersecurity experts.Researchers at Kaspersky have discovered a major rise in the volume of malware masquerading at Minecraft mods, particularly on the Google Play app store.The malicious files won't add to the Minecraft experience, but can make a victim's smartphone or tablet unusable due to a deluge of annoying and intrusi…