Entries in 'breach' (27)

Microsoft reassures Xbox Entertainment voters after data leak

Microsoft reassures Xbox Entertainment voters after data leak

No third parties were involved in yesterday’s Xbox Entertainment security breach, Microsoft has confirmed.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 20th 2013 at 2:31PM in News
UPDATED: Xbox Entertainment Awards blighted by security breach

UPDATED: Xbox Entertainment Awards blighted by security breach

Microsoft has this morning been hit by a security breach of its Xbox Entertainment Awards 2013 service.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 19th 2013 at 11:27AM in News
UPDATED: NCsoft deflects blame for Guild Wars 2 password hacks

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. ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 10th 2012 at 12:45PM in News
Hackers obtain 12m Apple UDIDs from FBI laptop

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.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 4th 2012 at 11:53AM in News

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Microsoft reaffirms Xbox Live security, refunds wronged blogger

Microsoft reaffirms Xbox Live security, refunds wronged blogger

“There has been no breach to the security of our Xbox Live service.”

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 9th 2012 at 11:20AM in News
Valve confirms Steam hacker attack

Valve confirms Steam hacker attack

Valve has confirmed rumours circulating earlier this week that hackers have compromised the Steam network and, most worryingly, a database of information and personal data was compromised.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 11th 2011 at 8:12AM in News
Lord of the Rings Online suffers forum hack

Lord of the Rings Online suffers forum hack

Players of PC MMO Lord of the Rings Online have been warned about a ‘security issue’ on the game’s forums.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Oct 19th 2011 at 10:17AM in News
Sony facing 55 lawsuits over PSN breach

Sony facing 55 lawsuits over PSN breach

It has emerged that Sony is facing a total of 55 lawsuits in the US making claims relating to the much-publicised PSN outage earlier this year.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 22nd 2011 at 11:03AM in News

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Hacking spree harms consumer confidence

Hacking spree harms consumer confidence

Notorious hacking groups may be retreating from games, but the damage is already done.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jun 30th 2011 at 10:41AM in News
SURVEY: Do you trust digital games services?

SURVEY: Do you trust digital games services?

Barely a day has gone by this month without the words "hack" or "breach" appearing in headlines.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jun 24th 2011 at 1:40PM in News
Has LulzSec hacked the UK Census?

Has LulzSec hacked the UK Census?

Forget everything that has gone before. If rumours of LulzSec's latest hack are proven to be true, the group may just have made a politically significant assault.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 21st 2011 at 11:52AM in News
SURVEY: Have hackers undermined digital gaming?

SURVEY: Have hackers undermined digital gaming?

Barely a day has gone by this month without the words "hack" or "breach" appearing in headlines.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jun 17th 2011 at 12:19PM in News

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LulzSec exposes NHS security gaps

LulzSec exposes NHS security gaps

Infamous hack collective LulzSec has warned the NHS that its computer network is vulnerable to cyber attack.

Aaron Lee
by Aaron Lee
on Jun 10th 2011 at 5:33PM in News
Codemasters the latest hack victim

Codemasters the latest hack victim

UK publisher Codemasters has become the latest games company to see its online portal compromised by hackers.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 10th 2011 at 3:42PM in News
1m new Sony passwords stolen

1m new Sony passwords stolen

Having claimed to be making off with protected information last week, hacker group LulzSec now says it has obtained the password details of one million users of the Sony ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 3rd 2011 at 9:27AM in News
Sony 'should hire hackers'

Sony 'should hire hackers'

Today marks the long-awaited return of the PlayStation Store, but one hacker has said that the network will remain unsafe until Sony hires hackers directly to test its security.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 2nd 2011 at 2:41PM in News

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Sony suffers fresh PSN breach

Sony suffers fresh PSN breach

It's the nightmare it must have been dreading. Evidence is mounting that one of Sony's fresh PSN security measures has already been circumvented.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 18th 2011 at 3:21PM in News
Osborne bemoans PSN breach

Osborne bemoans PSN breach

The disastrous PlayStation Network breach has prompted reaction from the second most powerful person in British politics.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 17th 2011 at 5:00PM in News
MP warns Sony over PSN saga

MP warns Sony over PSN saga

Sony must make online security a new priority, Culture Minister Ed Vaizey has said in response to the PlayStation Network data breach.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 12th 2011 at 12:59PM in News
'We must learn from PSN breach'

'We must learn from PSN breach'

The PSN security crisis – which saw personal data of 77m customers stolen and forced Sony’s online games service offline for over two weeks – is a warning to the ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 9th 2011 at 9:16AM in News
Hackers planning fresh PSN attack?

Hackers planning fresh PSN attack?

With PSN seemingly on the verge of a return to service, worrying rumours have emerged online claiming that Sony is being targeted for a third PSN attack this weekend.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 6th 2011 at 11:00AM in News
Sony questioned by US senator

Sony questioned by US senator

A US senator has written directly to Sony Computer Entertainment America’s Jack Tretton about the troubles surrounding PlayStation Network.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Apr 27th 2011 at 11:55AM in News
Sony confirms PSN data theft

Sony confirms PSN data theft

PlayStation platform holder Sony has confirmed many users' worst fears – the “intrusion” that saw PSN taken down last week has resulted in some personal information being compromised and the ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 26th 2011 at 10:05PM in News
Play.com calms security fears

Play.com calms security fears

The CEO of online retail Play.com has moved to clam any worried customers following the recent security breach that has hit the firm.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 23rd 2011 at 11:27AM in News