Minecraft Fleeceware Scams Millions of Google Play Users
According to digital security experts, Minecraft players who use the Google Play Store to download unofficial third-party apps have come under threat. If you download apps related to the extremely popular title, most of which modify the game in some way, you may have opened yourself up to some real-life Creepers and it could be costing you real-life money. Minecraft Users Get Targeted by Rogue Apps In a recent press release, Avast has identified several apps that are harmful to Minecraft players and also to a handful of Roblox players. These apps are also known as fleeceware. Not because they're cute and blocky like Minecraft sheep, but because they fleece their subscribers out of their hard-earned money. Related: How to Create Your Own Minecraft Mod The apps work by luring Minecraft or Roblox fans in with attractive deals, such as new skins for characters or in-game modifications that can change the way you play entirely. These sign-up deals are usually only available for ...


