Minecraft Hackers Submit A Whole Bunch Of Personal Login Particulars Online

Microsoft was left in a state of dismay over Christmas when its Xbox One service was infiltrated by hackers, and it is now facing a similar problem.

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

A security expert warns that criminals may gain access to these information and could hack into accounts, alter settings, or buy virtual items.

Heise Online reported the hack and a lot of those verified accounts (selection of which are shown) are believed to belong to German gamers. While it's not entirely clear how the hackers obtained the credentials security analyst Graham Cluely stated that there are many possibilities. This includes phishing attacks and malware as well as a security breach.

The hack was first reported by Heise Online, and many of the verified accounts are believed to be belonging to German gamers.

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

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

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

"Normal industrial procedures" were created to handle situations such as this. They were used to reset passwords for a tiny number of affected accounts.

Minecraft was first created in 2009.

At the beginning of the game, a player is placed in a 'virtually infinite game world.'

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

While the original game was intended for the PC, there are now versions for mobile and Xbox 360.

Based on the massive number of registered users the hack appears to be small.

But, as Mr Cluely said: 'If unauthorised users exploited the exposed email addresses and passwords they would not be able to only access other players' gameworlds but also download the full version of the game that is normally sold for EUR19.95 Euros ($26.95 or PS17.95).' minecraft server lists

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

Cluely added that there's no assurance that the hacker responsible for this list doesn't possess more cash.

Microsoft purchased Mojang in September in a deal that was said 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.

However, a Microsoft spokesperson told MailOnline that there was no evidence that the Mojang.net service was compromised. While the amount of information disclosed isn't that much compared to the game's 100,000,000 users however, Mr Cluely declared that there's no assurance that the hacker who published the list of details did not have additional information in their back pockets'.

A player is placed in a virtual infinite world at the start of the game. The character can then explore different terrains, including mountains, forests, and caves.

The game is now a worldwide phenomenon, with more than 16645,000 users buying it.

YouTube channels are available that teach people how to play the game. In some cases, the owners can even quit their jobs by advertising.