Tag Archives: hack
Wed, Oct 12, 2011 | 14:04 BST
93,000 accounts compromised in Sony Network attack
Sony has detected a seemingly large scale hack attempt on the PlayStation Network among other services, and warned users to secure their log-in details.
Thu, Sep 01, 2011 | 21:12 BST
Sony says PSN has recovered from attack, adds 3 million users
If there was ever any doubt that Sony would recover from the PSN hack attacks, let them be laid to rest now.
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Posted in: PSN, Sony
Tags: hack, playstation network, PSN-gate, sir howard stringer, Sony
Sat, Aug 13, 2011 | 15:13 BST
Bethesda forums breached, passwords reset as a caution
Those who post on the Bethesda forums have been notified via email that a “potential breach” of the user database occurred during the morning of August 12.
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Posted in: Bethesda
Tags: bethesda forums, data breach, hack
Thu, Jul 14, 2011 | 05:06 BST
PSA: Old QuakeCon forum details compromised
The latest games-related hacking attempt saw the compromise of a retired QuakeCon forum. Past users should consider re-securing any related log-ins.
Mon, Jun 27, 2011 | 17:06 BST
Battlefield Heroes resumes service following LulzSec hack
Battlefield Heroes is back online after the game was temporarily taken offline after LulzSec released more than 550,000 user account details.
Tue, Jun 14, 2011 | 15:55 BST
Tretton: PSN hack was “wake-up call,” 90% of users returned
SCEA CEO Jack Tretton has admitted the recent hack attack on PlayStation Network gave the company a “wakeup call.”
Sat, Jun 11, 2011 | 14:08 BST
Epic Games websites and forums recently hacked
Epic has sent out emails to those how are registered on its website and forums that they have a new password after the site got hacked.
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Posted in: Crime, Internet
Tags: Epic Games, hack
Tue, May 31, 2011 | 03:48 BST
Hackers: “This is the beginning of the end for Sony”
A hacker group has threatened imminent and drastic action against Sony – when it finishes with PBS.
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Posted in: PSN, PlayStation Store, Sony
Tags: hack, hackers, hacking, Lulzsec, PSN outage
Fri, May 27, 2011 | 07:47 BST
Sony head not informed of 2008 PSN hacks
Sony chief Sir Howard Stringer has said he wasn’t even aware of past attacks on the PlayStation Network.
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Posted in: PSN, Sony
Tags: hack, hacked, howard stringer, PSN outage, sir howard stringer
Fri, May 27, 2011 | 03:50 BST
Codemasters website hacked
Joining the sudden trend for external intrusions, venerable UK developer Codemasters has reported a hacking attempt on its website.
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Posted in: Codemasters
Tags: hack, hacked
Wed, May 25, 2011 | 21:31 BST
Dublin teen behind last month’s XBL service alert
It looks as though 14-year-old Dublin boy is behind the service alert Microsoft’s put into affect last month when “external intrusion” saw the firm bring Xbox Live offline due to the potential for phishing attempts while playing Modern Warfare 2.
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Posted in: Ireland, Microsoft, Xbox 360, Xbox Live
Tags: dublin, hack, modern warfare 2, tallaght, teeage hacker
Sat, May 21, 2011 | 16:43 BST
Sony’s So-Net in Japan finds evidence of intrusion, $1,225 points stolen
So-Net, a service provider for Sony users in Japan, was broken into and someone stole $1,225 worth of total virtual points from 128 account holders.
Fri, May 13, 2011 | 08:32 BST
Devs speak out on PSN downtime, effects on development
Not being able to duke it out/shop for fake clothes online is kind of a bummer, but – at least, for most of you – your livelihood isn’t on the line. Some game developers, however, aren’t so lucky.
Fri, May 13, 2011 | 07:50 BST
Eidos, Deus Ex websites hacked, personal info stolen
The public websites for Eidos and its upcoming game Deus Ex: Human Revolution were apparently “defaced and plundered” in an attack on Wednesday, believed to have its origins within hacktivist group Anonymous.
Fri, May 06, 2011 | 05:18 BST
Rumour: Hackers planning another attack on Sony
Hackers are said to be planning yet another offensive against Sony, and have apparently claimed responsibility for the attacks of April 16.
Fri, May 06, 2011 | 03:29 BST
Security expert claims Sony ignored reports of server vulnerability
Cyber-security expert Dr. Gene Spafford has told the U.S. House of Representatives’ Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade that Sony allegedly ignored reports of gaping vulnerabilities on its servers.
Thu, May 05, 2011 | 00:21 BST
Report: PlayStation 3 hackers restore OtherOS
Hackers have reportedly circumvented Sony’s firmware removal of the PlayStation 3′s OtherOS feature, which historically permitted the user to install a version of Linux on their console.
Fri, Apr 29, 2011 | 14:30 BST
Rumour: PSN member credit card numbers on sale in hacker underground
The cyber-security community and its shadowy cousin are abuzz today with rumours that hackers are offering to sell a database of 2.2 million credit card details stolen from Sony’s network.
Mon, Mar 14, 2011 | 06:45 GMT
Hack lets you play Katamari on your favourite websites
Someone’s gone and made a hack that allows you to play Katamari on whatever website. In a gist, paste a code into Firefox or Chrome and you can roll to your heart’s content. You can even do it to VG247. Look at it go through that Homefront ad.
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Posted in: Namco Bandai, Stuff
Tags: hack, katamari, Katamari Damacy
Fri, Jan 28, 2011 | 02:12 GMT
Latest PS3 firmware already hacked
Sony’s security minded firmware update, 3.56, has been hacked within hours of release, re-enabling custom firmware and once more throwing the console open to homebrew developers and pirates alike.
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Posted in: Legalities, PS3, Piracy, Sony
Tags: Geohot, hack, homebrew, KaKaRoTok, ps3 firmware, PS3 firmware 3.56
Final Fantasy 8: HD port announced for PC, first screens inside