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Minecraft user data leaked in plain text - change your passwords

Minecraft users should change their passwords and those of any accounts using the same log-in details.

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Minecraft's user data servers have apparently been compromised, with user names and passwords leaked online in plain text. 1,800 Mojang accounts were affected.

The news comes via German source Heise and The Guardian and has been treated quite seriously by industry press.

Mojang later confirmed that user info has been leaked, but said there was no hack - the details were obtained through other means, like phishing.

In any case, it's best to just go change your password; it doesn't hurt to do it regularly anyway.

Thanks, MCV.

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Brenna Hillier: Based in Australia and having come from a lengthy career in the Aussie games media, Brenna worked as VG247's remote Deputy Editor for several years, covering news and events from the other side of the planet to the rest of the team. After leaving VG247, Brenna retired from games media and crossed over to development, working as a writer on several video games.
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