Tag Archives: security breach

Mon, Jun 11, 2012 | 09:17 BST

DayZ servers hit by malicious security breach, botnet threat

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The popular zombie-inspired Arma II mod DayZ has been hit by a malicious security breach, allegedly threatening to turn the game’s servers into a potential botnet.

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Mon, Oct 03, 2011 | 09:59 BST

Sony did not break Australian privacy laws in response to the PSN breach according to Privacy Commissioner

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According to a declaration made by the Australian Privacy Commissioner, despite Sony’s delayed response in informing consumer’s of April’s PlayStation Network security breach, it has been determined that the company has not breached the nation’s Privacy Act.

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Mon, Oct 03, 2011 | 02:36 BST

Massive security risk threatens HTC Android devices

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Owners of Android based HTC devices may be at risk following allegations that the latest software update allows any app to access personal user information including SMS data, system logs and GPS coordinates.

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Wed, Apr 27, 2011 | 17:03 BST

Data-security research firm suggests PSN breach could cost Sony over $24 billion

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The Ponemon Institute, a data-security research firm, has estimated that the total cost of research by Sony over the PSN breach could cost the firm over $24 billion.

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