Cybersecurity firm Profero cracked the encryption of the DarkBit ransomware gang's encryptors, allowing them to recover a victim's files for free without paying a ransom. This occurred in 2023 during ...

Jul. 29, 2025 @ 10:20 a.m. ET — It only took a week, but Minecraft: Java Edition players can now begin testing the new shelves (basically customizable loadouts) and Copper Golem statues with Snapshot ...

A ton of different iconic characters and worlds have popped up within the world of Minecraft over the years, allowing fans to immerse themselves in all of their favorite franchises. One of the latest ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. How do you play with your friends in Minecraft? It all depends which version of the game you're playing, as it's one of the many Java vs. Bedrock ...

Japan’s government released a free Minecraft map of its G-Cans underground flood facility The map educates players on disaster prevention infrastructure, replicating G-Cans realistically The G-Cans ...

Someone at Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) has mad Minecraft skills and time to spare. Earlier this month, the MLIT’s official YouTube channel released a video ...

Minecraft Legends is caught between two warring sensibilities. A spinoff of Mojang and Microsoft's epochal building game, at its core, it needs to be accessible, simple, and suitable for all ages. But ...

In an age when many live service games of its kind have pivoted to a free-to-play business model, Minecraft stubbornly remains a premium experience. During a recent interview with IGN, developer ...

Players can enjoy Minecraft for free in 2025 through a few options like free trials and subscription services. Free trials, which allow you to play the game for a few hours, are available for both ...