Minecraft Hackers Post Hundreds Of Personal Login Details On-line

Microsoft was in the news at Christmas, when its Xbox One service was infiltrated by hackers, and it is now facing the same problem.

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

With these details, a security expert warns that criminals can gain access to accounts, alter settings and buy virtual items.

The hack was revealed by Heise Online, and many of the verified accounts (selection pictured) are believed to belong to German gamers. It is not known how the hackers got their hands on the credentials, however security analyst Graham Cluely wrote : 'Possibilities range from phishing attacks, malware, or even a security breach'

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

Although it is not clear how the hackers obtained the credentials the security analyst Graham Cluely posted on the Hot for Security blog: "Possibilities range between simple phishing attacks, keylogging Malware taking players' information as the game logs in or even an attack on security at Minecraft.

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'Let's hope it's not the last one , as the game has over 100 million registered players.'

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

Normal procedures in the industry for dealing with situations such as this were put in place to reset passwords for the small amount of affected accounts.'

Minecraft was founded in 2009.

At the start of the game, the player is placed in a virtual infinite game world.'

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 isn't huge due to the huge number of registered users.

However, as Mr. Cluely pointed out that if unauthorised users accessed the passwords and email addresses that were exposed, they could not just log into other people's gameworlds and download a full version of the game that is normally sold for EUR19.95 Euros ($26.95 or PS17.95).'

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

Mr Cluely additionally said there's no guarantee that the hacker who published this list has more in their back pocket.'

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

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

MailOnline was assured by an Microsoft spokesperson that no Mojang.net services were compromised. Although the amount of released details is not a large portion of the game's 100,000-plus user base however, Mr Cluely said there is no guarantee that the hacker who made this list doesn't have more in their back pockets'

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

The game is now a worldwide phenomenon, with more than 16645,000 players having purchased it.

YouTube channels are available that show people how to play the game. In some instances the owners may quit their jobs through advertising.