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PBS Hacked In Revenge For Wilkileaks Segment
The Public Broadcasting Service web site was defaced over the weekend with the hackers posting fake stories about Tupac Shakur being alive and in New Zealand.
Sony NGP to be called PS Vita? Dumber Name = More Successful
Sony Next Generation Portable (NGP), the much-awaited handheld gaming device, may not show its face for months to come, but rumors are already flying thick and fast that it has a new name - PS Vita.
Lockheed cyberattack exposes vulnerability of weapons manufacturers
The sophisticated cyberattack into U.S. defense contractor LockHeed Martin Corp. highlights the grave threat cyber criminals pose to companies, especially weapons manufacturers.
Lockheed Martin SecurID hack: Who's responsible?
Hackers have infiltrated Lockheed Martin, the world's largest defense equipment supplier's defenses, which the company termed as significant and tenacious.
Is Sony's NGP 'PlayStation Vita'? Focus on next week's E3
As the much-awaited video-game conference, known as E3, kicks off in Los Angeles next week, the focus is on gaming majors and the new offerings up their sleeves. There have been rumors that Sony will use the E3 platform to name its Next Generation Portable, or PSP2, as ‘Vita’.
Lockheed Martin hacked, cyber crime steps up to major leagues
Lockheed Martin just recently admitted that it was hacked on May 21, 2011. It managed to stop the tenacious attack before any critical data was stolen.
Lockheed Martin Network hack triggers panic
Concerns were raised as Lockheed Martin became the latest victim in a sophisticated cyber attack on the RSA SecurID authentication system allowing hackers to breach into the largest U.S. weapons manufacturer's network.
Sony restoring game network in Asia; to testify in U.S.
Sony Corp said it will start restoring its PlayStation videogame network in Japan and elsewhere in Asia on Saturday, more than a month after a massive security breach leaked personal details on tens of millions of accounts.
Sony to begin restoring PlayStation in Asia on Saturday
Sony said it would begin restoring its PlayStation videogame network in Japan and elsewhere in Asia Saturday, more than a month after a massive security breach leaked personal details on tens of millions of accounts.
Sony Confirms PS4 Development
Sony says PS4 development is underway and the next console won't have an initial overhead investment like PS3.
It's official: Sony says PlayStation 4 coming
Sony Executive Vice President Masuru Kato has announced during a conference call with investors that the company will be working on a future platform console, indicating the impending launch of PlayStation 4.
Sony Ericsson's eShop Website Hacked
Sony admitted today that the names, e-mail, and passwords of Sony Ericsson Canada website users has been stolen by the hackers.
Quake, Hackers Cut Into Sony Profit Forecast
Sony Corp. missed analysts profit estimates for the next fiscal year, largely due to the record earthquake that hit Japan and a string of attacks from hackers.
Dirt 3 not to allow multiplayers till PSN is repaired: report
Dirt 3, a racing game by Codemasters, which released on May 24, will not have the option of multiplayer gaming until Sony Corporation fixes its online service, said a report by ARS Technica
Sony forecasts $975 million net profit for current year
Sony Corp forecast a net profit of 80 billion yen ($975 million) on Thursday for the year that started on April 1, after net losses ballooned to 260 billion yen last business year on a tax credit write-off.
Sony becomes hackers' favorite: Canada, Thailand, Indonesia and Greece targeted
Sony seems to have become the hackers' favorite target with reports flooding the Internet that Sony Ericsson website in Canada has been hacked and its websites in Thailand and Greece are under seize.
Sony Ericsson's eShop Hacked, Site Remains Down
Sony Ericsson's Canadian eShop web site remains down after a hacking attack compromised the personal information of 2,000 users.
Confirmed: PSN Store re-launch hits delay
Sony is still reeling from April's cyber attack on its PlayStation Network, announcing today that it will need until the end of the month to get its online store component functional again.
PlayStation attacks cost Sony maximum loss in 16 years: estimate
The tremors of Japan’s earthquake and hacking attacks will cost Sony ¥14 billion (US$170 million) in this financial year, Sony said, reports say.
Analysis: Sony Ericsson needs Sony firepower for Android war
Japan's Sony needs to assert control over Sony Ericsson if the handset joint venture is to recoup market share and relevance in the cut-throat world of mobile devices.
Sony shares up on forecast, but more hacks found
Sony Corp's shares bounced back from two-month lows after the electronics conglomerate said this year's operating profit would match last year's, easing worries about the impact of the March earthquake.
Analysts: Barnes & Noble’s New, Simple Nook Raises The Bar
Barnes & Noble introduced its new Nook touch reader, analysts say it has impressive specs.
PSN Undergoes Maintenance; Not Security Related
Don't worry PlayStation fans, your data hasn't been stolen again.
Sony To Post $3.2B Loss For The Year
Sony says it expects to post $3.2 billion in losses, reversing previous predictions of a return to profitability.
Sony Music Japan attacked: Hackers have more appetite to ‘embarrass’ Sony
Sony Music Japan Website hit by an attack on Tuesday exposing databases using SQL injection techniques immediately after the official website for Sony BMG Greece was hacked on Monday.
Sony shares rebound on forecast; more hacking emerges
Sony Corp bounced from two-month lows after the electronics conglomerate said this year's operating profit would match last year's, easing worries about the impact of the March earthquake.
Sony shares rise 2 percent on relief worst might be over
Sony Corp bounced from two-month lows on expectations it might have put its troubles behind it after the electronics conglomerate said this year's operating profit would match last year's, easing worries about the impact of the March earthquake.
Sony bounces from 2-month low, relief over operating profit
Sony Corp's <6758.T> shares bounced from a two-month low on Tuesday after the company said it expected operating profit in the current year to be level with the year ended in March, easing worries about the impact of the massive March 11 earthquake and a hacking incident.
Analysis: Sony's breach a hiccup to online game phenomenon
When service was finally restored to Sony Corp's PlayStation Network earlier this month, millions of customers rushed back to it, impatient to get back to battling friends in sports or shooter games.
Music locker wars: Amazon sells Lady Gaga's new album for $0.99
Music Locker war just got fiercer as Amazon announced its deal of the day, Lady Gaga's brand-new album Born this way up for grabs for $0.99.