Entries in 'hack' (88)
Hackers break into uPlay, download Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon for free
A group of Russian hackers have apparently discovered an exploit that allows them to download games from Ubisoft’s uPlay store for free.
Wii U loophole granted forumite access to debug menu
A member of video games forum NeoGaf appears to have found an OS loophole that grants access to Wii U’s debug menu.
Californian judge rejects PSN hack lawsuit
Sony has been cleared of multiple charges levelled at the firm regarding last year’s headline-hitting PSN hack.
UPDATED: NCsoft deflects blame for Guild Wars 2 password hacks
UPDATED: NCsoft has contacted MCV to explain that not all of the 11,000 emails it received were related to hacking. Some referred to lost emails and assorted other non-related issues. ...
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First step toward Vita piracy as homebrew hack reports emerge
The PlayStation Vita’s security protocols have been breached.
Ubisoft officially scraps always-on PC DRM
In what can only be described as a victory for consumers, Ubisoft has scrapped its controversial always-on DRM for PC games.
Hackers obtain 12m Apple UDIDs from FBI laptop
AntiSec, one of the many internet hacking communities, has claimed that it has obtained the UDIDs and user details of 12m Apple users.
Anonymous Sony hack claims are "totally fake"
For a few brief hours it looked like it might be PSNgate all over again. But it's not the case.
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UPDATED: Ubisoft DRM loophole allows remote hackers to access PCs
A potentially very serious issue with the PC DRM employed by Ubisoft seems to have left many gamers susceptible to hackers.
Apple offers iOS hack fix to devs
Developers are now able to update their apps to prevent users exploiting the iOS loophole that granted users free access to in-app-purchases.
Hacker blows open Apple's IAP system; Free content with no jailbreak
It’s the thing of nightmares for Apple.
PlayStation Vita piracy scare
Sony has removed PlayStation Vita compatible PSP game Everybody’s Tennis from the PSN Store after reports that it had allowed pirates to crack the new handheld.
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Sony: Cold War can help us fight PSN hackers
Sony’s security boss and former US military man Brett Wahlin says protecting PSN is similar to the Cold War.
Valve admits extent of Steam hack
Valve's Gabe Newell sent out a notification today warning patrons of the company's digital distribution service Steam that hackers may have obtained a copy of a file containing payment transaction ...
Xbox Live has not been hacked. Oh, and Xbox Live has not been hacked
We think that’s the message Microsoft is trying to send in releasing an extensive statement that effectively reiterates what it has said many times before – Xbox Live has not, ...
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Megaupload shut by US piracy officials
The digital world may be riding high following the high-profile global protests against SOPA and PIPA, but in the real world authorities have just claimed one of the largest piracy ...
Sony discusses the 'irony' of PSN hack
The president and CEO of SCE Andrew House has labelled last year’s high-profile hack on the PlayStation Network as “ironic”.
Now Microsoft denies Xbox.com security loophole
For the second time this year Microsoft has been forced to issue a statement insisting that Xbox Live is safe.
Microsoft reaffirms Xbox Live security, refunds wronged blogger
“There has been no breach to the security of our Xbox Live service.”
New questions asked about Xbox Live security
A month and a half on from Microsoft’s assurances that hackers are not accessing Xbox Live customer details, fresh evidence has appeared suggesting that a problem persists.
Square says user info was not compromised in web hack
No personal information was accessed following the recent security breach of Square Enix member servers in Japan and North America.
Square Enix confirms extent of web hack
The personal details of around 1.8m North American and Japanese customers of Square Enix could have been compromised in a recent web hack, the publisher has admitted.
Hackers bring down Square Enix websites
The North American and Japanese versions of the Square Enix Members websites have been taken offline following a suspected security breach.
