Minecraft Hackers Post Lots Of Of Nonpublic Login Details Online

Microsoft was left with a red face after its Xbox One service was hacked by hackers over Christmas. Now it is experiencing the same problem.

According to reports according to reports, a German website published an inventory of 1,800 Microsoft Minecraft usernames and passwords online.

If they have access to these information, a security expert warns that criminals can gain access to accounts, change settings and even purchase virtual goods.

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 the hackers got their hands on the credentials, but security analyst Graham Cluely wrote : 'Possibilities range from phishing attacks, malware, or even a security attack'

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

Although it's not entirely certain how the hackers gained the credentials the security analyst Graham Cluely posted on the Hot for Security blog: "Possibilities include simple attacks on phishing, keylogging malware taking players' information as the game is logged in or even a security breach in Minecraft.

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

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

'Normal industry procedures for handling situations like this were put in place to reset passwords for the tiny amount of affected accounts.'

Minecraft was first created in 2009.

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

Players are provided with blocks and tools to build cities and towns.

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

The hack is quite small in comparison to the number of registered users.

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 typically priced at EUR19.95 Euros ($26.95 / PS17.95).

Plus the cybercriminal once they have 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 released this list of hacks also does not have more in their back pocket.'

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

The game is available on PCs, Android, iOS and Windows Phone, as well as gaming consoles, including the Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

However the Microsoft spokesperson confirmed to 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 million-plus players however, Mr Cluely said there is no guarantee the hacker who released this current list doesn't have more 'in their back pockets'

A player is thrown into a virtual infinite world at the start of the game. They then have the option of exploring different terrains, including caves, forests, and mountains.

More than 16,645,000 have bought the game to date and it's becoming an online phenomenon.

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