Are there still viruses on CurseForge?

CurseForge has since removed the infected mods and introduced the “Sims virus cleaner” tool to remove the malware from infected systems. However, you should still be careful when downloading mods for Sims 4, Minecraft, or any other game.
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Is everything on CurseForge safe?

CurseForge has a large collection of mods which all go through a series of processors, automated checks, and manual reviewing. The team works hard to prevent abuse of the platform and puts in great efforts to make sure CurseForge is a safe, fun, and engaging space for authors and players alike.
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Can forge mods be viruses?

Can Minecraft mods contain malware? Minecraft mods can contain malware, as evidenced by the Fractureiser virus. It's best not to use them if you're concerned about internet security.
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Is the fracture virus gone?

A copycat malware is still possible — and likely inevitable — but fractureiser is dead. Systems that are already infected are still cause for concern, and the below user documentation is still relevant.
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How to get rid of CurseForge malware?

CurseForge has since removed the infected mods and introduced the “Sims virus cleaner” tool to remove the malware from infected systems. However, you should still be careful when downloading mods for Sims 4, Minecraft, or any other game.
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Your Minecraft may be infected with a virus. [CRITICAL]

Is Fracturizer still on CurseForge?

So if your computer has the stage3 portion of the virus, it doesn't matter whether a mod you download is "safe" - it will become infected. Detect and remove the later stages of fractureiser first. At the moment, all known infected mods have been removed from CurseForge.
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Is CurseForge still hacked?

Following reports that we received we found that a malicious user has created several accounts and uploaded projects containing malware to the platform. We have banned all accounts relevant to this.
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Did CurseForge get fixed?

We're happy to share that we've fully addressed the recent security incident on our platform. Infected files are now cleaned, and preventive measures are in place. The CurseForge app and website are entirely safe for use for all games.
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What is the new virus in Minecraft?

A worm virus called "fracturizer" has been embedded in modpacks from various sites, including CurseForge and CraftBukkit. Minecraft players should hold off on downloading any new mods or plugins while cybersecurity researchers try to track down a fix for malware ripping through the game.
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Does CurseForge allow NSFW?

Admin response

CurseForge is working according to EA's moderation guidelines which state that adult content is not allowed on the platform, therefore, it is not planned to allow such content to be submitted.
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What is better than CurseForge?

The closest competitor to curseforge.com are modrinth.com, minecraft.net and aternos.org. To understand more about curseforge.com and its competitors, sign up for a free account to explore Semrush's Traffic Analytics and Market Explorer tools.
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Does CurseForge collect data?

We use this data to give you recommendations that are relevant to you, and include you in testing new features that could make Overwolf even more epic! The data collected here includes the apps you use, the games you play, video capture preferences, experiments you participate in, etc.
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Do mods contain viruses?

Anti-virus programs sometimes flag mod files as malware because the mods may contain code or behaviours similar to actual threats. This can happen because mods might use techniques common in malware or have unusual file structures.
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How to tell if a mod is safe?

Scan software with trusted antivirus programs

User-generated content is never fully reliable, even if you download it from well-known sources. Therefore, protect your devices with antivirus software and run scans to see whether there are many issues.
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Is Overwolf a malware?

Apps published on Overwolf have been manually tested for quality, malware and performance. We also make sure all apps comply with the game developer's terms - so you know you're safe from bans.
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What is the safest Minecraft mod website?

Here is a list of safe and trusted Minecraft mod websites:
  • Curseforge.
  • Planet Minecraft.
  • Modrinth.
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Is CurseForge still owned by Twitch?

Twitch's sale of CurseForge to Overwolf

On June 22, 2020, Overwolf announced that it had acquired CurseForge from Twitch for an undisclosed amount. After December 2, 2020, the Twitch Desktop App no longer manages mods.
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Who is CurseForge owned by?

Overwolf Ltd., a company organized under the laws of the State of Israel ("Overwolf") is the owner of CurseForge (CF) and CurseForge for Studios ("CurseForge for Studios"), an innovative game modding platform allowing for the creation of third party game related content for the use and enjoyment of the gaming community ...
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Is the forge app safe?

The Forge platform enables secure data management through its architecture and the way it handles data. This includes data isolation to prevent leaks as well as data handling policies for the Forge environments.
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Are Minecraft add-ons safe?

Whilst the standard vanilla releases of Minecraft (both Java and Bedrock) are completely safe to play, modifications to the game can sometimes not only contain the code to change your game and add new features but can have undocumented, malicious code.
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Is it safe to download mods from Forge?

If you installed Forge mods from trusted sources, you should be fine. If you downloaded anything from CurseForge's website, however, take precaution and do not update any of your mods.
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Which Minecraft mods have viruses?

CurseForge:
  • Dungeons Arise.
  • Sky Villages.
  • Better MC modpack series.
  • Dungeonz.
  • Skyblock Core.
  • Vault Integrations.
  • AutoBroadcast.
  • Museum Curator Advanced.
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Why is CurseForge failing to launch?

Firewall and/or antivirus software may block Overwolf/the CurseForge app, and thus prevent them from connecting to CurseForge's servers. Please check your firewall/antivirus software and unblock/provide permissions accordingly.
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Are CurseForge and Minecraft forge the same thing?

In short, these are two different modloaders that help enable Minecraft modding as you know it in the CurseForge app. You can read more about Forge and Fabric documentation and the idea behind them.
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