Hackers may have used Amazon server for Sony PSN breach
An Amazon cloud server is said to have been used by the PlayStation Network hackers to wage their attack.
Hackers hit Eidos’ website, steal email addresses and resumes
Eidos has joined the club and is following in the footsteps of the PSN, after it admits to an online security breach caused by hackers, who may have accessed 25,000 email addresses and 350 resumes.
Sony’s letter to publishers about PSN outage
Sony PlayStation offers more explanations but no restoration date concerning its PSN outage.
Sony announces Warhawk follow-up Starhawk as PSN downtime continues
Sony announces <i>Starhawk</i>, a follow-up to the multiplayer-focused PS3-exclusive <i>Warhawk</i>, now in development at the Austin-based studio LightBox Interactive.
Capcom claims PSN outage is costing it ‘hundreds of thousands’ of dollars
A senior vice president at Capcom has aired his frustration with the PSN outages, and claims that it is costing his company “hundreds of thousands, if not millions of dollars in revenue.”
After Sony PSN hack, ‘civil war’ fractures hacker group Anonymous
A "splinter group" has reportedly taken control of two websites that host hacker group Anonymous' primary communications channels in an attempt to decentralize the group.
Hacker group Anonymous issues sharp response to Sony downtime accusations
Hacker group Anonymous issues a press release denying any responsibility for the ongoing Sony online service outage and attacking reports to the contrary that have been circulating in the media.
Sony may offer reward for PSN hackers’ heads
As the walls around Anonymous begin to crumble, Sony considers offering a reward to anyone with information that helps identify the hackers responsible for the massive PlayStation Network data breach.
Unidentified hackers threaten Sony with third attack
Just as Sony has begun to regain control after two rounds of attacks on its PlayStation Network, faceless hackers are reportedly gearing up for another breach.
Sony offers U.S. PSN and Qriocity users free identity theft protection for one year
Sony lays out the details of its complimentary identity theft protection program for U.S. customers, with similar announcements to follow soon in other regions.
Anonymous denies role in Sony PlayStation Network breach
Despite Sony's accusations to the contrary, hacktivist group Anonymous says it did not break into Sony's PlayStation Network to steal credit card data.
Sony blames Anonymous for PlayStation Network data theft debacle
Sony says that the hacker group Anonymous is behind, or at least partially responsible for, the huge security breach of its PlayStation Network — a claim the elusive hacktivists firmly deny.
Sony Online Entertainment goes offline (Updated)
SOE has taken down its servers after announcing that it discovered an “issue that warrants concern”. SOE has released a statement addressing the situation.
Sony details this week’s limited PSN and Qriocity return, ‘Welcome Back’ program
Sony details plans for the initial restoration of PSN and Qrirocity services, as well as its "Welcome Back" customer appreciation program.
Sony boss Kaz Hirai publicly addresses ongoing PSN and Qriocity service outage
Sony boss Kaz Hirai addresses the ongoing PlayStation Network and Qriocity service outage in a press conference, saying the plan is to have full service restored within the month.
Sony seeking ways to ‘make good’ on continuing PSN and Qriocity outage
Sony releases another Q&A addressing more common questions being lobbed in its direction as the ongoing PlayStation Network/Qriocity service outage continues into its tenth day.
Some Sony online services will be restored ‘within a week’
Sony posts a major update on the status of the PlayStation Network and Qriocity outages and associated data theft.
First lawsuit against PlayStation filed as users report credit card fraud
The fallout from PSN's security breach continues, as a lawsuit is filed and subscribers report credit card fraud.
Sony admits user data was compromised in PSN security breach
Sony has kept a fairly tight lid on its PSN and Qriocity outage, but has now revealed that subscriber information has been stolen.
Amazon woes prove we can’t have blind faith in the cloud
Amazon and Sony's recent cloud computing issues prove the cloud is not the be-all, end-all for storage.
Anonymous blamed for Sony PSN outages
Despite denials, a possibility remains that hacktivist group Anonymous pulled the plug on the Sony PlayStation Network.
PlayStation 3 hacker ‘GeoHot’ flees country
Sony still intends to prosecute famed PlayStation 3 hacker Geohot - but only if they can find him south of the border.
Trailer for the PSN exclusive game Journey released
The company behind the game Flowers has released a trailer for its newest offering, the upcoming Journey.
Sony Plots Yearly Fees, New Content for PSN Premium Network
The premium service would cost between $50 and $75 per year, and add content without interfering with the free online functions.