Minecraft Hackers Post Hundreds Of Personal Login Particulars Online

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Microsoft was left in a state of dismay after its Xbox One service was hacked by hackers over Christmas. Now it's facing a similar problem.



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



If they have access to these information A security expert warns that hackers could 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. Although it is not specific how the hackers got the credentials security analyst Graham Cluely stated that there are many possibilities. These include phishing attacks and malware as well as security breaches.



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



It's not clear how the hackers managed to get their hands on the credentials, but security analyst Graham Cluely wrote on the Hot for Security blog: 'Possibilities range from simple phishing attacks, keylogging malware stealing players' information as they sign into the game, or even a security breach at Minecraft itself.



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"Let's hope that it's not the last one, because the game has more than 100 million registered users.



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



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



Minecraft was first created in 2009.



A character is placed into a "virtually infinite" game world at the start of the game. Minecraft Gamemodes



To build towns and cities, players are given blocks and tools.



The game was initially developed for the PC but there are now Xbox 360 and mobile versions available.'



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



But, as Mr. Cluely said that if unauthorised users accessed the passwords and email addresses that were exposed, they would not be able to just log into other people's gameworlds, but also download a full version the game, which is usually sold for EUR19.95 Euros ($26.95 or PS17.95).'



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



Mr Cluely also said that there is no guarantee that the hacker who made this current list also does not have more in their back pockets.'



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



The game is available on PCs as well as Androids, iOS, Windows Phone and Windows Phone. It also is compatible with consoles like the Xbox One or PlayStation 4.



However, a Microsoft spokesman told MailOnline that no Mojang.net service was compromised. minecraft servers Although the amount of information disclosed isn't that much when compared to the game's 100,000,000,000 players and players, Mr. Cluely stated that there is no guarantee that the hacker who released the current list didn't have more information 'in their back pockets'.



A player is placed in the virtual world of infinite space at the beginning of the game. They are then able to explore various terrains, including mountains, forests and caves.



More than 16,645,000 have bought the game, to date and it's becoming an online phenomenon.



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