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Microsoft was in the news over Christmas when its Xbox One service was infiltrated by hackers, and now its experiencing the same issue. Reports on a German website claim that a list of 1,800 Microsoft owned Minecraft usernames and passwords have been made public online. With access to these details Security experts warn that criminals can gain access to accounts, alter settings and buy virtual items. Heise Online reported the hack and a large number of the verified accounts (selection that is shown) are believed to be belonging to German gamers. While it's not entirely specific how the hackers got the credentials security analyst Graham Cluely stated that there are many possibilities. This includes malware and phishing attacks as well as security breaches. The hack was first 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 attacks on phishing, keylogging malware stealing players' details as the game is logged in or even a security breach at Minecraft. Is it time for you to change your login information? Is the end of the world coming? Atomic scientists are preparing to... The app that will help you fake a relationship invisibly... Server stat Is Google planning to purchase Netflix? Experts explain the technology... 248 shares "Let's hope that it's not the last time, as the game has more than 100 million registered players. However an Microsoft spokesman said to MailOnline"We can confirm that no Mojang.net service was compromised. "Normal procedures for dealing with situations such as this were put in place to reset passwords for the small amount of affected accounts.' Minecraft was created in 2009. A character is placed into the "virtually infinite" game world at the beginning of the game. To construct towns and cities, players are given blocks and tools. The game was originally developed for the PC but there are now Xbox 360 and mobile versions available.' Based on the large number of registered users The hack is comparatively small. However, Mr. Cluely said that unauthorised users could use the unsecured email addresses or passwords to access other people's gameworlds and also download the full game, which is usually sold for EUR19.95 Euros ($26.95 or PS17.95). Additionally, once a cybercriminal has access to an individual's email address, they could use it to hack other accounts, send spam or spread malware. Cluely also said that there is no guarantee that the hacker who is responsible for this list doesn't have additional cash. 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 can be played on consoles like the Xbox One or PlayStation 4. However the Microsoft spokesman told MailOnline that there was no evidence that the Mojang.net service was compromised. Although the amount of information released is small in comparison to the game's 100,000,000 users and players, Mr. Cluely said that there's no guarantee that the hacker who published the list of details did not have additional information in their back pocket'. At the start of the game, a player is placed in a 'virtually infinite game world.' The player can then explore different terrains, including mountains, forests and caves. More than 16,645,000 players have bought the game, to date it's an online phenomenon. There are YouTube channels dedicated to teaching people how to play the game, which also earn the owners enough money through advertising to quit their jobs. Server stat