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Minecraft Hackers Publish Hundreds Of Personal Login Particulars Online   Microsoft was left red-faced during the Christmas season when its Xbox One service was infiltrated by hackers, and is now facing the same problem.      According to reports on a German website claim that the list of 1,800 Microsoft-owned Minecraft's usernames and passwords have been published online.      A security expert warns that criminals may gain access to these data and could hack into accounts, alter settings, or even purchase virtual goods.      Heise Online reported the hack and many of those verified accounts (selection that is shown) are believed to belong to German gamers. It is unclear how the hackers gained access on the credentials, but security analyst Graham Cluely wrote : 'Possibilities range from malware, phishing attacks or even a security breach'      The hack was discovered by Heise Online, and many of the verified accounts are believed to belong to German gamers.      Although it's not specific how the hackers got the credentials, security analyst Graham Cluely posted on the Hot for Security blog: "Possibilities range between simple phishing attacks, keylogging Malware that steals players' personal information when the game logs in or even a security breach in Minecraft.      Is it time to change your login information? Is Minecraft Survival Games Servers of the world near? Atomic scientists are planning to... The app that lets you create a fake relationship invisibly... Is Google planning to purchase Netflix? Experts reveal the tech...      248 shares      'Let's hope it's not the last time - as the game has over 100 million registered players.'      However a Microsoft spokesman told MailOnline"We are able to confirm that there was not a Mojang.net service was compromised.      'Normal industry procedures for dealing with situations like this were put in place to reset passwords on the small number of affected accounts.'      Minecraft was founded in 2009.      At the beginning of the game, the player is placed in a 'virtually infinite game world.'      To build towns and cities players are given blocks and tools.      Although the original game was designed to be played on the PC but there are now versions for mobile and Xbox 360.      Based on the massive number of registered users, the hack is relatively small.      However, Mr Cluely said that unauthorised users could make use of the exposed email addresses or passwords to access other gameworlds of others and download the full game, which is normally sold for EUR19.95 Euros ($26.95 or PS17.95).      Cybercriminals can also get access to an individual's email address to hack other accounts, send malware, or send spam.      Mr. Cluely added that there is no guarantee that the hacker who released this list of hacks also has more in their back pockets.'      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 is compatible with consoles like the Xbox One or PlayStation 4.      However, a Microsoft spokesperson told MailOnline that no Mojang.net service was compromised. While the number of publicly available details is not a large portion of the game's 100,000-plus user base, Mr Cluely said there is no guarantee that the hacker who published this list doesn't have more in their back pockets'      A character is placed into a virtual infinite world at the start of the game. The character can then explore different terrains, including mountains, forests and caves.      The game has become a worldwide phenomenon, with more than 16645,000 people purchasing it.      YouTube channels are available that show people how to play the game. In some cases owners are able to quit their jobs to promote. 

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