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Old 12-08-2014, 10:03 AM   #1
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Post Sony's PlayStation hit by hack attack


"A hacker group has claimed responsibility for attacking Sony's online PlayStation store, which is down on Monday."

http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-30373686

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Old 12-08-2014, 10:25 AM   #2
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Also see:
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Old 12-19-2014, 11:30 PM   #3
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Sony seems to be a popular target these days...
 
Old 12-20-2014, 10:41 AM   #4
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Especially because they don't care about security at all.
 
  


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