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Hackers Re-Target Sony: 93,000 PSN, Sony Entertainment Accounts Put at Risk

PSN hacking aftermath: Sony "Welcome Back" free gifts now available

The "Welcome Back" free gifts Sony offered consumers as recompense for the near two month PSN outage is now available for all PlayStation 3 and PSP customers.

Post-PSN: Nintendo share Sony's hacking plight

In the wake of the latest cyber attack on Sony's networks, one of the company's chief rivals Nintendo has confirmed that its network had recently been the target of a similar hacking attempt.

Post-PSN Sony hack: kicking a man when he's down?

With Sony only just having gotten its PSN and PlayStation Store fully functioning, the hacker group LulzSec have released a statement claiming to have once again bypassed Sony's online security -- this time on one of its websites -- but, unlike the first PSN breach, it appears that a significant proportion of the general public have reacted with pity or even sympathy rather than anger.

White House security breach suspected after Google hack: China deny involvement

Since search-giant Google confirmed a recent attack on its Gmail service, speculation about a possible security breach to the U.S. Government's network has arisen, with the Chinese Government once again being suspected of coordinating the cyber attack.

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Numerous Gmail Accounts Hijacked via Spear Phishing

Cyber threat: China deny involvement in Gmail attack

Since Google revealed that the latest cyber attack against its Gmail service once again stemmed from China, representatives for the Chinese Government has spoken out and officially denied the country's involvement.

Cyber threat: Google hacked company blames China

Just days after the U.K. and U.S. governments indicated a new zero-tolerance policy to cyber attacks, the search-giant Google has confirmed that it recently suffered yet another attempted cyber raid on its email service.

Cyber threat debate: U.K. MoD restricts personnels Twitter use

With the debate about the growing threat cyber attacks pose the world, the U.K.'s Ministry of Defence has begun a new campaign teaching its personnel about what it considers acceptable behaviour on social networking sites.

PlayStation Store returns: Welcome back gifts still unavailable

After close to two months down as a result of Sony's recent PSN crisis, the PlayStation Store has today gone active.

Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony: What to expect at E3

With E3 set to launch in Los Angeles in just a few short days, fans and developers alike have begun speculating about what each of the big-three games companies are going to bring to this year's conference.

The US will treat cyber threats as any other threat to the country

U.K. and U.S.A. develop cyber weapon programmes

Since Armed Forces Minister Nick Harvey yesterday revealed the U.K. Government's sponsored development of cyber weapons, a report from the Washington post has revealed that the U.S.A. also has a similar sponsorship programme currently under way.

Cyber threat debate: Two security firms hacked

Two top security firms have reportedly been targeted by as yet unidentified hackers seeking information regarding SecurID authentication products and key government contracts.

Microsoft chip in on cybersecurity debate

In the wake of Sony's recent PSN disaster and the U.K. Government's increasing emphasis on the topic, Microsoft took the opportunity to add its two-cents on the question of cyber attacks at this year's Global Cybersecurity Summit.

58-year-old grandmother prosecuted for illegal file sharing

A 58-year-old grandmother has been sentenced to three year's probation after pleading guilty to illegally downloading and sharing an estimated £54,000 worth of music

Details of 14 injunctions have been published by an anonymous Twitter user

Tyneside Council force Twitter to hand over user details

After taking the matter up with Californian authorities, the U.K.'s Tyneside Council has successfully forced Twitter to hand over details regarding certain account holders.

Apple's iPhone 5 May Come to Market in July with 8MP camera

Apple's three big reveals for WWDC

Apple representatives have recently confirmed the company's plans to reveal its new iCloud music streaming service, iOS 5 smartphone operating system and OS 10.7 Lion computer operating system at next month's Worldwide Developers Conference.

Is Twiiter compromising too much on private details?

Twitter user tweets updated list of super-injunction names

After Twitter recently announced its willingness to hand over user information, the ongoing injunction and super-injunction debate has seen another dramatic turn, as yet another Twitter user has published information regarding 14 privacy injunctions.

Skype problems grow: New update fury

After a disastrous performance last week, internet call service provider Skype has this week found itself once again on the wrong end of user sentiment as a new "crapware" update leaves its user's fuming.

Microsoft slash Xbox price: E3 reveal in the works?

With Sony having just revealed the development of its PlayStation 4 and Nintendo set to unveil its new "Project Café" console at E3, retail giant Target's recent $100 price cut on the Xbox 360 has led to fresh speculation about the possibility of a new console from Microsoft.

UK Gaming Chart: L.A Noire remains number one

For the second week in a row Rockstar's gritty detective title L.A. Noire has taken the U.K. top spot.

U.K. learns from Sony's mistake: Cyber weapons in development

In an interview with the Guardian, Armed Forces Minister Nick Harvey has revealed the existence of a government funded cyber-weapon development project.

Full PSN service returns this week

The reactivation of Sony's PlayStation Store in Europe and America has again been delayed.

CEO Ballmer: Microsoft to Hit the Big Time Anew with Windows 8

Skype fixed: Ballmer's promise still broken

After yesterdays widespread Skype outage, the company has finally released a statement assuring users that the service has been fixed.

Lord Alan Sugar Tweet censored: Future Twitter censorship possible?

With media restrictions lifted, it has come light that Lord Alan Sugar was ordered to remove a Tweet from his Twitter page in January this year, leading to speculation about possible future Twitter censorship laws.

Its official; Sony says PlayStation 4 is on the way

Sony PlayStation 4 in development

In a conference call to investors Sony's executive vice president and chief financial officer Masaru Kato has hinted that the PlayStation 4 is currently in development.

PSN outage: Sony organise online tournaments

Having just announced the PSN's return in Asia, Sony representatives have released the schedule for a series of "welcome back to online gaming" tournaments it will be sponsoring.

PSN reopens in Asia this Saturday

Sony has confirmed that it will be restarting the PlayStation Network in its home nation Japan as well as all other Asian territories this Saturday.

Mircrosoft board backs CEO Steve Ballmer

A report from Reuters has claimed that despite David Einhorn's recent call for Steve Ballmer to stand down, Microsoft Corp's board has chosen to stand behind the long-standing CEO.

Howard Stringer, CEO and president of Sony Corporation, speaks at a function to launch the Sony Media Technology Centre on the outskirts of Mumbai

Sony CEO admits weak PSN security

In a meeting with Bloomberg Sony CEO Howard Stringer admitted that the company had been lax with PSN security as it didn't expect an attack on a free service.

Email accounts hacked in 15 minutes

A recently posted video on YouTube teaches viewer's how to hack into someone's email account in just 15 minutes.

Hackers hit Sony sites raising more security issues

Post-PSN: Two major game developers hacked

Since the cyber attack that crippled Sony's PlayStation Network last month, two other major game developers have since fallen victim to similar attacks.

Ofcom change U.K. mobile phone laws

U.K. telecoms regulator Ofcom has instigated three new regulations designed to benefit mobile phone users.

Hackers get cocky post-PSN: Codemasters hacked

With the games industry still licking its wounds after Sony's recent spout of hacking troubles, veteran games developer Codemasters today revealed that it to had fallen victim to a successful cyber attack.