Entries in 'Hacking' (19)

Four British Lulzsec hackers get jail terms

Four British Lulzsec hackers get jail terms

A Crown Prosecution Service lawyer has branded four hackers as "cowardly and vindictive" following their successful prosecution.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 17th 2013 at 8:07AM in News
Californian judge rejects PSN hack lawsuit

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.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 23rd 2012 at 1:34PM in News
George Hotz met with Sony engineers

George Hotz met with Sony engineers

In an extensive feature on the infamous George “Geohot” Hotz in The New Yorker, the renowned PS3 hacker has said that he has recently met with Sony engineers to ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 1st 2012 at 9:52AM in News
Lulzsec 'leader' outed as FBI insider

Lulzsec 'leader' outed as FBI insider

Infamous LulzSec hacking group leader Sabu has been cooperating with the FBI for several months as part of an investigation that has resulted in a number of arrests both sides ...

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Mar 7th 2012 at 3:03PM in News

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GAME: We have not been hacked

GAME: We have not been hacked

GAME's websites have not been attacked by hackers, the Group have told MCV.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jan 16th 2012 at 4:25PM in News
Now Microsoft denies Xbox.com security loophole

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.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 16th 2012 at 11:29AM in News
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

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EA, Nintendo and Sony withdraw SOPA support

EA, Nintendo and Sony withdraw SOPA support

Three of gaming’s biggest companies have withdrawn support for America’s Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA).

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 3rd 2012 at 9:03AM in News
Anonymous targets child porn sites

Anonymous targets child porn sites

Just a few months ago it was the bane of many publishers’ existence, but now hacking collective Anonymous has set out on morally positive venture.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 26th 2011 at 12:50PM in News
LulzSec hacker released on bail

LulzSec hacker released on bail

The 18-year-old arrested last week for his alleged connection with hacking organisation Lulzsec has been released on bail.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Aug 1st 2011 at 3:22PM in News
15 new Anonymous suspects arrested

15 new Anonymous suspects arrested

Following a string of 33 separate raids across Italy and Switzerland last night, 15 suspected members of hacking group Anonymous have been arrested.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 8th 2011 at 1:52PM 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
LulzSec lives on... through Anonymous

LulzSec lives on... through Anonymous

Anonymous, the hacking group that started off the wave of cyber terror that has dogged the headlines this year, has signalled its intentions to pick up from where the abandoned ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 28th 2011 at 9:33AM 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
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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OPINION: How Do You Solve A Problem Like LulzSec?

OPINION: How Do You Solve A Problem Like LulzSec?

When will it all end? Hacker group LulzSec launched its most ferocious assault to date last night, taking down three video games services in the process.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 15th 2011 at 9:21AM in News
Treyarch has flipped its PS3 security switch

Treyarch has flipped its PS3 security switch

Call of Duty: Black Ops developer Treyarch has said that it has implemented a number of security measures it had already put in place in case of a potential hacking ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 3rd 2011 at 3:55PM in News
Blizzard sues StarCraft II cheaters

Blizzard sues StarCraft II cheaters

StarCraft II developer Blizzard has issued a lawsuit against three men over a series of hacks and cheats.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Oct 18th 2010 at 11:59AM in News