Friday, May 6, 2011

WTH: What's Up, Sony?

Sony said the Internet security breach targeting its networks was more extensive than originally thought.

Hackers also gained access to databases containing subscriber information for Sony Online Entertainment, a San Diego subsidiary that makes online multiplayer games for computers and the PlayStation 3. The Sony division took its Web services offline Monday.

That shutdown came 12 days after Sony Computer Entertainment disconnected the PlayStation console game network and Sony Network Entertainment shut down Qriocity media streaming services. Sony said last week that it expected to start restoring some services this week, but they remain offline.

The fact that Sony is remaining quiet while the facts get worse is worrisome.  They have upped the numbers of those who "may" have been exposed, and are still offline after multiple extensions on the date they planned to be active.  If the truth comes out, I expect it is very  bad.  I hope that vulnerable networks have taken note and are upping their security measures so this doesn't happen again.  I hope.

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