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alright since you obviously arent the most knowledgeable kid on the block, getting "hacked" isn't just guessing somebody's password. unless, of course, your email and password that you use to log in to minecraft are so stupid and simple that anybody could guess. in which case, consider changing literally all of your passwords

the main ways people on games get their accounts stolen is by accidentally downloading keyloggers, trusting people to account-share, having weak ass passwords that anybody could crack, or using passwords containing frequently used words and 1-4 digit numbers (ex; bear1001)

keyloggers simple log every key you type while using your computer and send them to the "hacker" if you will, giving it to them on whatever means they have it connected, be it a .txt file, a subdomain on their website, it's up to them. meaning that when you type in your username/password, it sends it to them (obviously, giving them the ability to access your account(s)) account-sharing is stupidly obvious so no exp there, and "weak ass" passwords is my way of saying; don't use passwords that are related to your interests. for example, when i was young my password was "mommy" for most things. yes, mommy. this also links into the common words and 1-4 digit thing. A password cracker (im gonna talk about what i used to use on maplestory back in like 2010 lol) works with the person inputting common things that theyve seen/know that the target is interested in, and then the program can scan the dictionary, trying for thousands of different words/combinations of words and you can input things like dates (birthday, usually) and "lucky numbers" that people talk about.

say your password is "bear2000". You love bears, and you were born in 2000. easy to remember.

well, if you've told anybody your fav. animal, and how old you are, and somebody is weirdly dedicated to getting into your minecraft account, they have multiple ways to get your password. since flat out guessing "bear2000" at that point is a little silly, they'd probably go into their little program and type many different things. i'll input things that ive seen you say, like favorite animal, sports players youre interested in, your name, birth year, foods, etc. since computers have been getting very powerful, the person could scan for thousands of password possibilities a minute, and eventually it'll work

human nature plays a big role. people exploit people they know aren't the greatest with technology. an example is how indian tech scammers usually go after elderly people, since they are out of the technological generation for the most part. it's sad, but it works

i hope this was somewhat useful. start a conversation on forums w me if you wanna learn more about passwords if you would rather talk about it with someone over reading about it online (i always prefer 1 on 1 with somebody as opposed to forum reading/browsing)

 

Sorry I'll give u the account back

edit: I'm being serious

 

Well, I don't honestly know what to say. But I may have a few answers. Have you gone on any suspicious websites? Have you downloaded anything that says "Free Download" or "Download Here"? Have you gave away any personal info to a friend or an unknown stranger? If yes to any of these, that maybe your answer. You might also currently have your account stolen for a session. I hope you find out soon and no information is lost!