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Minecraft Hackers Post Hundreds of Personal Login Details Online

Microsoft was left in a state of dismay at Christmas, when its Xbox One service was infiltrated by hackers, and is now experiencing the same issue.



The reports on a German website claim that the list of 1,800 Microsoft-owned Minecraft's usernames and passwords have been released online.



If you have access to these data Security experts warn that criminals can gain access to accounts, alter settings and purchase virtual items.



The hack was reported by Heise Online, and many of the verified accounts (selection depicted) are believed to belong to German gamers. While it's not entirely certain how the hackers gained the credentials, security analyst Graham Cluely stated that there are a variety of possibilities. This includes phishing attacks and malware as well as a security breach.



Heise Online reported the hack and a lot of the verified accounts are believed be belonging to German gamers.



It is not known how the hackers got their hands on the credentials, but security analyst Graham Cluely wrote on the Hot for Security blog: 'Possibilities range from simple phishing attacksto keylogging malware stealing players' details when they log into the game, or even a security breach in Minecraft itself.



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"Let's hope that this isn't our last one, because the game has more than 100 million registered users.



MailOnline was informed by an Microsoft spokesperson that they were able to confirm that there was no Mojang.net services were compromised.



"Normal industry procedures were established to handle situations such as this. They were used to reset passwords for a limited number of affected accounts.



Minecraft was first created in 2009.



A character is placed in an "virtually infinite" game world at the start of the game.



While the original game was designed to be played on the PC, there are now mobile versions and Xbox 360.



The hack is small in comparison to the number of registered users.



However, Mr Cluely said that unauthorised users could make use of the exposed passwords or email addresses to access other people's gameworlds and also download the entire game, which is typically priced at EUR19.95 Euros ($26.95 / PS17.95).



Additionally when a cybercriminal gains access to an email address, they can use it hack other accounts, send spam or spread malware.



Cluely added that there is no guarantee that the hacker who is responsible for this list doesn't have additional cash.



In September, Microsoft purchased Mojang for $2.5 billion (PS1.5 Billion).



The game is available on PCs, Android, iOS and Windows Phone, as well as games consoles including the Xbox One and PlayStation 4.



However, a Microsoft spokesperson confirmed to MailOnline that no Mojang.net service was compromised. While the number of details released is small in comparison to the game's 100,000,000 users however, Mr. Cluely stated that there is no assurance that the hacker that released the list doesn't have more information 'in their back pockets'.



At the start of the game, the player is placed in a virtual infinite game world.' The player is then able to explore different terrains, including forests, mountains, and caves.



More than 16,645,000 people have purchased the game to date it's an online phenomenon.



YouTube channels are available that show people how to play the game. In some cases owners are able to quit their jobs by advertising.


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