p>Microsoft was in the news at Christmas, when its Xbox One service was infiltrated by hackers, and it is now experiencing the same issue.

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

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p>If you have access to these data, a security expert warns that hackers could gain access to accounts, change settings and buy virtual items.

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p>Heise Online reported the hack and a large number of the verified accounts (selection shown) are believed to belong German gamers. It is not known how hackers got their hands on the credentials, however security analyst Graham Cluely wrote : 'Possibilities could be a result of phishing attacks, malware, or even a security breach'

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

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p>It is unclear how the hackers gained access on the credentials, however security analyst Graham Cluely wrote on the Hot for Security blog: 'Possibilities range from simple phishing attacksto keylogging malware stealing players' information as they sign into the game, or a security breach at Minecraft itself.

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

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

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p>'Normal industry procedures to deal with situations like this were put into place to reset passwords for the tiny number of affected accounts.'

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p>Minecraft was created in 2009.

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

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

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

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

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

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p>Mr. Cluely also said that there's no guarantee that the hacker who made this current list also doesn't have more 'in their back pockets.'

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p>Microsoft bought Mojang in September in a deal that was said to be worth $2.5 billion (PS1.5 billion).

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

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p>MailOnline? was confirmed by a Microsoft spokesperson that there was no evidence that Mojang.net services were compromised. While the number of details revealed is not that big in comparison to the game's 100,000,000 users however, Mr Cluely declared that there's no assurance that the hacker who released the current list didn't have more information 'in their back pockets'.

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p>At the start of the game, the player is placed in a 'virtually infinite game world.' They then have the option of exploring different terrains, including caves, mountains, and forests.

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p>More than 16,645,000 people have bought the game, so far and it's an online phenomenon.

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p>There are even YouTube channels dedicated to showing players how to play the game, and also earn the owners enough money in advertising to quit their jobs.

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