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Sony alleged to have neglected security; Will face lawsuit

As the PlayStation Network recovers from back-to-back hacker attacks, Sony will face a lawsuit filed by three men alleging Sony was well aware of the inadequacy of its security system. According to a Reuters report, the litigation was filed earlier this week in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California. The trio, Felix Cortorreal, Jacques Daoud Jr., and Jimmy Cortorreal, all of New York, said in court documents, Sony knew that its inadequate security systems placed it a...
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Winklevosses vs Facebook: Twins Back in Court

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Report: FTC Takes Aim At Google

The Federal Trade Commission is looking to investigate whether or not Google has abused its strong position in web search.

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