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p>Microsoft was left red-faced after its Xbox One service was hacked by hackers over Christmas. Now it is facing the same problem.

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

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p>If they have access to these information Security experts warn that hackers could gain access to accounts, alter settings and purchase virtual goods.

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p>The hack was reported by Heise Online, and many of the verified accounts (selection pictured) are believed to be belonging to German gamers. It is not clear how hackers gained access on the credentials, but security analyst Graham Cluely wrote : 'Possibilities range from phishing attacks, malware, or even a security breach'

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

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p>It's not clear how the hackers got 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 attacksto keylogging malware stealing players' information as they sign into the game, or even a security breach at Minecraft itself.

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p>Let's hope that this isn't the last time - as the game has over 100 million registered users.'

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

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p>"Normal procedures to deal with situations like this were put in place to reset passwords for the small amount of affected accounts.'

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p>Minecraft was first created in 2009.

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p>A character is placed into the "virtually infinite" game world at the start of the game.

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

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p>Based on the huge number of registered users, the hack is relatively small. https://www.pearltrees.com/walruskiss0/item469745298 </p>

p>However, Mr. Cluely said that unauthorised users could use the unsecured email addresses or passwords to login to other gamesworlds, and download the full game which is usually priced at EUR19.95 Euros ($26.95 / PS17.95).

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p>Plus when a cybercriminal gains access to an email address, they could use it to hack other accounts, send spam or spread malware.

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p>Cluely also said that there is no guarantee that the hacker behind this list doesn't have more money.

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

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p>The game is accessible on PCs, Androids, iOS, Windows Phone and Windows Phone. It also can be played on consoles like the Xbox One or PlayStation? 4.

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p>However there is a Microsoft spokesperson confirmed to MailOnline? that there was no evidence that the Mojang.net service was compromised. Although the number of released information is only a tiny fraction of the game's 100 million users, Mr. Cluely said there's no guarantee the hacker who released this current list doesn't have more in their pockets'

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p>At the beginning of the game, a player is put into a 'virtually infinite game world.' They then have the option of exploring various terrains, such as caves, forests, and mountains.

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p>The game is an online success story, with more than 16645,000 players who have bought it.

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p>YouTube? channels are available to show people how to play the game. In some instances the owners may quit their jobs to promote.

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