Entries in 'psn' (423)

PSN 'at least a few days' from restoration

PSN 'at least a few days' from restoration

PlayStation customers have been told not to expect PSN to return in the coming days.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 11th 2011 at 9:23AM in News
Brink release on track despite PSN blackout

Brink release on track despite PSN blackout

Publisher Bethesda has said that will not alter plans to release multiplayer shooter Brink this Friday despite the fact that PSN may well not be back online in time for ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 10th 2011 at 3:56PM in News
Capcom: PSN outage could cost us millions

Capcom: PSN outage could cost us millions

"As an executive responsible for running a business, the resulting outage obviously costing us hundreds of thousands, if not millions of dollars in revenue that were planned for within our ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 10th 2011 at 10:18AM in News
Sony clarifies 'six weeks' fears

Sony clarifies 'six weeks' fears

Some elements of PSN will be back online far ahead of the May 31st date circulated this morning, a spokesperson for SCE UK has told MCV.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 9th 2011 at 2:00PM in News

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Sony removes user data posted online

Sony removes user data posted online

In a fresh blow for PSN's security worries, Sony has omitted over the weekend that it was forced to remove the details of some 2,500 PSN users that were posted ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 9th 2011 at 1:16PM in News
Anonymous remains embroiled in PSN debate

Anonymous remains embroiled in PSN debate

A report in The Financial Times has claimed that "two veterans" of hacker group Anonymous have admitted that some of its members were likely behind the PSN outage.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 9th 2011 at 11:40AM in News
PSN problems could last six weeks

PSN problems could last six weeks

After the disappointment of PSN failing to hit its first target recovery date last week, Sony has now admitted that the service may not be fully back online for another ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 9th 2011 at 11:13AM 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

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PSN restoration delayed, free games confirmed

PSN restoration delayed, free games confirmed

Tuesday May 3rd – that's the day first earmarked by Sony for the return of PSN. But as of today, Saturday May 7th, we're still none the wiser as ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 7th 2011 at 8:44PM in News
PSN testing 'in final stages'

PSN testing 'in final stages'

While remaining tight lipped about a specific return date for PSN, Sony has indicated that it has entered the final stages of testing its rebuilt console service.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 6th 2011 at 11:52AM 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
Howard Stringer breaks PSN silence

Howard Stringer breaks PSN silence

Just days after his ongoing silence caused some to question the viability of his position in charge of electricals giant Sony, president Howard Stringer has published an open letter to ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 6th 2011 at 10:36AM in News

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OPINION: PSN breach is bad for digital but good for High Street

OPINION: PSN breach is bad for digital but good for High Street

For all the headlines in recent years about digital destroying traditional retail, the recent PSN crisis sees us return to reality.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 6th 2011 at 10:12AM in News
Anonymous denies Sony allegations

Anonymous denies Sony allegations

Activist group Anonymous has once again denied any involvement in the much publicised PSN hack, despite accusations from Sony to the contrary.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 5th 2011 at 4:00PM in News
THQ and EA discuss PSN hack

THQ and EA discuss PSN hack

Leading execs from two of the world's biggest publishers have downplayed the economic impact that the collapse of PSN has had on their companies.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 5th 2011 at 11:54AM in News
THQ cans Saints Row Drive By

THQ cans Saints Row Drive By

It looks as if the once much discussed 3DS debut for gangsta series Saints Row has been cancelled.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 5th 2011 at 11:10AM in News

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Sony accuses Anonymous in PSN hack case

Sony accuses Anonymous in PSN hack case

The fanatical online activist group Anonymous has been named by Sony as a suspect of the PlayStation Network data breach.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 5th 2011 at 10:37AM in News
Stringer's position under threat

Stringer's position under threat

The positions of both chief executive SIr Howard Stringer and corporate executive officer and executive VP Kaz Hirai are under threat as a result of the ongoing PSN saga.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 4th 2011 at 1:56PM in News
Sony: CC details are not for sale

Sony: CC details are not for sale

PlayStation Network operator Sony has dismissed claims that hackers who obtained user information from its servers have been trying to sell the data on the black market.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 3rd 2011 at 9:38AM in News
Hirai to brief press on PSN breach

Hirai to brief press on PSN breach

Sony's deputy president Kaz Hirai will host a media briefing tomorrow to address the issues surrounding the PSN saga – the first time a senior executive has spoken about the ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 30th 2011 at 3:50PM in News
First PSN lawsuit is filed

First PSN lawsuit is filed

A US man has filed a lawsuit against Sony following the PSN hacker attack and user data leak that has seen the service shut down for over a week.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 28th 2011 at 1:00PM in News
Geohotz: PSN hack 'is not cool'...

Geohotz: PSN hack 'is not cool'...

The hacker who arguably set the ball rolling on events that eventually lead up to the collapse of PSN last week has denied involvement in the breach – but has ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 28th 2011 at 12:46PM in News
Sony dates speculative PSN return

Sony dates speculative PSN return

PlayStation platform holder Sony has confirmed that it hopes to have some PSN services back online by May 3rd.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 28th 2011 at 10:40AM in News