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Minecraft Hackers Publish Hundreds Of Private Login Particulars Online

Microsoft was left red-faced at Christmas, when its Xbox One service was infiltrated by hackers, and now its facing a similar problem.



According to reports that an German website has published the list of 1,800 Microsoft Minecraft usernames and passwords online.



With these details A security expert warns that hackers could gain access to accounts, alter settings and buy virtual items.



Heise Online reported the hack and many of those verified accounts (selection shown) are believed to be belonging 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 malware and phishing attacks as well as security breaches.



Heise Online reported the hack, and many of those verified accounts are believed be belonging to German gamers.



It is unclear how the hackers managed to get their hands on the credentials, however security analyst Graham Cluely wrote on the Hot for Security blog: There are a variety of possibilities, from simple phishing attacksto keylogging malware that steals player's details when they log into the game, or a security breach in Minecraft itself.



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'Let's hope it's not the last one , as the game has over 100 million registered players.'



However an Microsoft spokesman said to MailOnline"We can confirm that no Mojang.net service was compromised.



'Normal industry procedures for handling situations like this were put into place to reset passwords for the small number of affected accounts.'



Minecraft was created in 2009.



A character is placed into the "virtually infinite" game world at the beginning of the game.



Players are given blocks and tools to construct towns and cities.



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



Based on the large number of registered users The hack is comparatively small.



However, Mr. MINECRAFT SERVERS pointed out that unauthorised users could use the exposed passwords or email addresses to login to other gamesworlds, and download the entire game, which is normally sold for EUR19.95 Euros ($26.95 or PS17.95).



A cybercriminal may also gain access to an individual's email address in order to hack other accounts and send malware or send spam.



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



Microsoft purchased Mojang in September in a deal believed to be worth $2.5 billion (PS1.5 billion).



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



MailOnline was assured by a Microsoft spokesperson that no Mojang.net services were compromised. Although the number of released information is only a tiny fraction of the game's 100,000-plus users, Mr Cluely said there is no guarantee that the hacker who released this current list doesn't have more in their back pockets'



At the beginning of the game, a player is placed in a 'virtually infinite game world.' The player is then able to explore various terrains, such as forests, mountains, and caves.



The game has become an international phenomenon, with more than 16645,000 players buying it.



YouTube channels are available to provide tutorials on how to play the game. In some cases owners are able to quit their jobs through advertising.


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