As we reported earlier today, a number of Xbox Live users have recently fallen foul of a phishing scam.
In response to this morning's article by The Sun, Microsoft have issued a statement to CVG in which they move to reassure Xbox owners that the system itself remains secure.
The statement said: "Xbox LIVE has not been hacked. Microsoft can confirm that there has been no breach to the security of our Xbox LIVE service"
The statement went on to explain this particular case: "A number of Xbox LIVE members appear to have recently been victim of malicious 'phishing' scams..... The online safety of Xbox LIVE members remains of the utmost importance, which is why we consistently take measures to protect Xbox LIVE against ever-changing threats".
Microsoft then suggested that we "should be very careful to keep all personal information secure whenever online and never supply e-mail addresses, passwords or credit card information to strangers". Sound advice.