![]() If that somewhere else happens to be a site where more sensitive information is stored - email, shopping or banking, for example - then you might be in trouble. In the case of Lifeboat, users are encouraged to use an "easy to guess" password.įor many, that translates to "something I use elsewhere". Potential problems arise because of the fact that so many people use the same password for a number of different accounts. In and of itself, the breach probably isn't going to expose anything super sensitive: knowing whether your kid is playing as a warrior or bounty hunter isn't such valuable information. What does the risk mean to you?įirst of all, it's a big breach, reaching number eight on the top 10 breaches currently affecting web users. The breach exposed the accounts of some 7 million users, and the data includes email addresses, usernames and passwords. Security researcher Troy Hunt has this week made public a breach that occurred in January this year. It's not just playable on computersĭespite the failure of most parents to see the appeal in the game, the kids sure do love it and many have found that playing it on the go via Minecraft: Pocket Edition extends the fun very satisfactorily.įor those players, membership of the Lifeboat community that allows them to interact with other players while playing on their portable device is the reason that they (and maybe you) are now at risk. In fact, if you're only 'aware' of the game then you're one of the lucky few, since in most cases the game's enthusiastic young fans will happily chat to you about the subject of what they've been making/building/finding in their own Minecraft world until your eyes glaze over and you lose the will to live. If you're a parent of a tween you're no doubt aware of the popular video game Minecraft, which allows players to mine (find precious metals and gems) and craft (use blocks to build different structures and items). ![]() A breach of the Lifeboat community, which allows players of Minecraft: Pocket Edition to interact with other players has given hackers access to account details of more than 7 million users. ![]()
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