p>Microsoft was left with a red face after its Xbox One service was hacked by hackers in the Christmas season. Now, it's facing the same issue.

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p>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 you have access to these data Security experts warn that hackers could gain access to accounts, alter settings and buy virtual items.

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p>The hack was reported by Heise Online, and many of the verified accounts (selection shown) are believed to be belonging 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 malware and phishing attacks as well as a security breach.

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p>The hack was reported 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 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 that steals player's details when they log into the game, or a security breach in Minecraft itself.

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p>Let's hope that this isn't the last one , as the game has more than 100 million registered users.'

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p>However an Microsoft spokesperson told MailOnline?"We are able to confirm that there was no Mojang.net service was compromised.

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

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p>Minecraft was first created in 2009.

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

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

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p>The hack is quite small due to the huge number of registered users.

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p>However, Mr Cluely pointed out that unauthorised users could use the exposed email addresses or passwords to access other gameworlds of others and download the entire game, which is usually available for EUR19.95 Euros ($26.95 / PS17.95).

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p>A cybercriminal can also access an individual's email address to hack other accounts or send malware, or send spam.

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p>Cluely also said that there's no guarantee that the hacker behind this list doesn't possess 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 available on PCs, Android, iOS and Windows Phone, as well as games consoles such as the Xbox One and PlayStation? 4.

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p>However there is a Microsoft spokesperson told MailOnline? that no Mojang.net service was compromised. Although the amount of information disclosed isn't that much when compared to the game's 100,000,000,000 users and players, Mr. Cluely declared that there's no assurance that the hacker who released the current list didn't have more information 'in their back pocket'.

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p>A player is placed in a virtual infinite world at the start of the game. They can then walk around different terrains, including mountains, forests and caves. https://fun-gallery.com/ </p>

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

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p>YouTube channels are available to teach people how to play the game. In some cases the owners may quit their jobs by advertising.

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