They can but i've never ran into any, but when you're looking for mods try to look for a thread at minecraftforums.net to look for the best legitimacy.
Look for comments to see if anyone report that it has a virus, or if you downloaded it already, get Malwarebytes then do a full scan of your computer.
~Mogex <(^^,)>
not if you download it off the minecraft site. you can get mods for it but they can be a virus if its fake, but the chance of that is slim, and theres no chance that you can get a virus off a mod on the minecraft mods website.
Usually no. The more popular mods never have viruses. However, if you get a not well known one, I suggest looking at the reviews...
well ive downladed the yogbox compilation and i havent got a virus so you should be fine.
all the minecraft mods are virus free as long as you dont install then incorrectly
Yes and no...depending where you get the mods. www.mods-for-minecraft.com seems to be ok just be careful downloading from any site do some research before you just download.
No, as long as you get it from the official website minecraft.net. BUT if you start installing mods there is a chance they could be a virus. So always get your mods from credited sources.
the original game: yes some dodgy mods: no
you can get minecraft mods and textures off the minecraft mods website.
NOPE
the game itself is clean. the only way in my opinion you could get a virus using minecraft is if you download mods or texturpacks that have viruses on them. but i haven't had any issue's. all so if you are in a server some people might be able to hack you if you give them the opportunity.
No. You can get viruses from mods or downloads you make though. (Mojang sells Minecraft, the 9th best-selling PC game of all time.) (They are an established and reputable company.)
Minecraft mods can be a lot of fun and add new features to the game, but they can also pose risks if not handled properly. Some mods, particularly those from unreliable sources, might carry viruses or malware. To stay safe, always download mods from trusted sites and check reviews or community feedback before installing them.