| Behavior | Legit Meteor? | Malicious Variant | |----------|---------------|-------------------| | Phones home with username/IP | ✅ (license check) | ✅ (with extra exfil) | | Downloads additional payloads | ❌ | ✅ | | Obfuscated strings (Base64, XOR) | ❌ (open source) | ✅ | | Attempts to disable Windows Defender | ❌ | ✅ | | Installs persistence (startup folder) | ❌ | ✅ | | Sends Minecraft session token to remote server | ❌ | ✅ |
Unlike “ghost clients” that aim to be undetectable, Meteor Client is known for its aggressive, blatant features. File name- Meteor-Client-Mod-Fabric-1.20.1.jar
Note: Fake versions of Meteor Client are often distributed on shady third-party sites. These fakes frequently contain info-stealers or malware. Verify the file source. | Behavior | Legit Meteor