Can a minecraft mod be a virus?

Minecraft mods are not necessarily viruses, but they can be bait-and-switches or include bundled malware that will run when Minecraft does. Unfortunately for you, 9Minecraft has a reputation for hosting stolen mods (mods rehosted without permission) and mods recompiled to include malware.

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2023-11-17 05:49:56

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What is a minecraft mod called?
In 2016, Mojang announced their official support for mods for the Bedrock version of Minecraft, where they are known as "add-ons".
2024-02-13 08:21:08

Can a minecraft server see your mods?
It can see your mods if you use Forge since Forge sends your mod list to the server.
2024-02-04 15:55:45

How do i install a minecraft mod pack zip?
Upon completing the installation, select Minecraft and click Create Custom Profile. This will open up your file explorer window. Navigate to where you had downloaded the Modpack ZIP file and select it and click Open. The CurseForge launcher will now install the modpack onto your computer.
2023-04-11 03:59:34

Is making a minecraft mod illegal?
Mods would still be legal without their approval, of course. Specific mods may be illegal if they do illegal things. If someone codes a perfect copy of a game, and keeps it for personal use only, is he pirating the game in a legal sense? You're perfectly legal.
2023-02-25 11:28:22

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