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LulzSec sells-out two hackers after Cleary arrest: Sign of desperation?
Since suspected LulzSec member Ryan Cleary's arrest the hacker collective has been uncharacteristically quiet and moody, even going so far as to release the names and addresses of two hackers it suspects of leaking its private chat logs to the police.
Wii U graphics: Nintendo report early third-party claims false
Contrary to earlier comments by consulting firm Hit Detection, a new interview from Nintendo producer Shigeru Miyamoto has indicated that the Wii's graphics will most likely be no better than those of the current generation Xbox 360 and PS3 consoles.
Sega post-PSN security reforms not enough to stop hackers
As news about the latest cyber security breach on Sega unfolds, it has been revealed that in the attack hackers were able to bypass new security measures put in place by the company after Sony's PlayStation Network outage.
Hacker collective LulzSec issue mission statement
Celebrating its one-thousandth tweet, the hacker collective LulzSec released a statement on its website addressing the "Internets", granting a fresh insight into the methodology -- if any -- of the group.
Sega hacked: LulzSec promise to destroy hackers responsible
After games industry titan Sega last week revealed that a recent cyber attack on its network left 1.29 million of its customers personal data compromised, the hacker collective LulzSec has promised to "destroy" those responsible for the hack.
Sega suffers cyber attack: Hackers steal data of 1.29 million Sega Pass members
Sega has confirmed that in a recent cyber attack on its systems, hackers were able to steal the personal data of 1.29 million Sega customers.
Chinese software vulnerable to hackers: How long till LulzSec and Anonymous notice?
With news out that parts of China's networks are currently vulnerable to cyber attacks from hacker's, analysts have begun to speculate how long will it be until the hacker groups Anonymous and LulzSec take advantage.
Bioware hacked: Seven major game developers now victims of cyber attacks
Today games company Bioware revealed that it had fallen victim to a successful cyber attack against its Neverwinter Nights forums, bringing the total number of games companies hacked to seven.
Nintendo Wii U graphics to be better than demos suggest
A recent report has indicated that the current development kits being used to develop games for the Wii U are actually underpowered, meaning that the actual games when released will boast significantly better graphics.
Cyber Security: LulzSec hack CIA in latest cyber attack
After claiming a successful cyber attack against the U.S. Senate's public website, the hacker collective LulzSec has claimed responsibility for a new attack against the CIA.'s website.
Microsoft beat Sony in Xbox 360 v.s PS3 sales grudge-match
With E3 out of the way and the sun beginning to set on the current generation of home entertainment consoles, recently released sales figures have revealed that Microsoft's Xbox 360 is currently beating Sony's PS3 in overall sales.
Crytek leak: Microsoft next-generation Xbox set for 2012 E3 reveal
An unnamed developer from Crysis 2 developer Crytek has revealed that Microsoft's next generation Xbox is in development and set to be shown at 2012's E3 conference.
Games sales hit five year low: LulzSec cyber attacks key factor?
Following LulzSec's ongoing campaign against the games industry, a study by the NDP Group has revealed that game sales in the U.S. have hit their lowest point in five years, but interestingly the recent slew of cyber attacks has not been listed as a key reason for the sales lull.
Post-LulzSec hacks: Physical game sales at lowest point in five years
With the games industry still licking its wounds after Sony's PlayStation Network nightmare and hacker collective LulzSec hot on it heals, a study by the NDP Group has reported that physical game sales in the U.S. have hit their lowest point in five years.
35 Anonymous hackers arrested: Are LulzSec next?
With news of 35 alleged Anonymous members currently being detained by the authorities, many analysts have come to question just how long it will be until LulzSec finds itself in law enforcement agencies firing lines following its high-profile cyber attack on the U.S. Senate.
Microsoft Xbox 360 America's favourite console: Will Nintendo's Wii U be able to beat it?
Having just been confirmed as the U.S.'s most popular console for the eleventh month in a row, analysts have already begun to speculate whether Nintendo's forthcoming Wii U console will be able knock Microsoft's Xbox 360 from its thrown upon release next year.
Cyber attack: LulzSec go for twofer hacking U.S. Senate and Bethesda Softworks
The loose-knit hacking collective LulzSec, which is responsible for numerous recent attacks on several big-name games developers including Sony and Nintendo, yesterday released two statements on its website claiming responsibility for successful cyber attacks against the U.S. Senate and Bethesda Softworks.
Cyber attack: LulzSec hack U.S. Senate, security review in progress
The hacker group LulzSec, which has claimed responsibility for several high-publicity attacks on Sony, Nintendo and even the NHS, yesterday posted a message on its website claiming responsibility for a new successful cyber attack on the U.S. Senate.
Cyber attacks: Games industry's Codemasters Square Enix Nintendo and Epic all hacked post-Sony PSN crisis
Since Sony's PlayStation Network outage, numerous games companies have fallen victim to successful cyber attacks, most recently Nintendo and Epic Games have joined the growing cyber-victims club, leading to fresh speculation about which company will be targeted next.
Cyber attack: Games industry hit Nintendo and Epic issue warnings
Following last week's revelation about a fresh cyber attack on veteran U.K. games developer Codemasters, both Nintendo and Epic Games representatives have posted statements on their company websites warning account holders about password protection.
Cyber attack: IMF suffers major cyber security breach
In the wake of Citibank's admission of a security breach on its network, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has since confirmed that it too has been the target of a sophisticated cyber attack perpetrated by an as yet unknown group of hackers or hacker.
Codemasters hacked again: Billing information safe
Veteran U.K. based games developer Codemasters has confirmed that its network was hacked earlier this month.
Cyber threat: Has LulzSec gone too far hacking the NHS?
Despite the fact that LulzSec openly stated in its recent correspondence with the U.K.'s NHS that it didn't consider the service an "enemy" many of the general public have already begun to question the groups supposedly noble intentions to "help" the service.
LulzSec warn NHS of cyber attack hacking threat
The hacker group LulzSec has reportedly sent an email to the U.K.'s NHS warning the healthcare service that its computer networks are vulnerable to cyber attacks.
Cyber threat: Sony Google and now Citibank hacked Osborne and Fox vindicated?
The level of threat cyber crime poses the world is a growing topic of debate, with hacks on titan companies like Google, Sony and now Citibank adding gas to the flame, the IBTimes takes a look at some of the biggest hacks carried out this year.
Cyber threat: Citibank hacked joins Google and Sony in victims club
Just after U.K. Defence Secretary Liam Fox's warnings about the growing cyber threat facing the country, a new hack on Citibank has been confirmed.
LulzSec recieve donations to carry on war with Sony: Will continued hacks damage PlayStation Vita sales?
With LulzSec having just issued a statement promising to continue its ongoing cyber-war against tech giant Sony, many analysts have begun to speculate just how damaging the groups continued assault could be on Sony's forthcoming PlayStation Vita console.
E3 expo 2011: Sony and Apple already planning similar multi-screen gaming to Nintendo Wii U
With Nintendo having only just revealed its new Wii U console, both Sony and Apple have answered back, each revealing future projects and plans similar to those of Nintendo's.
Sony's Qriocity music service resumes PSN now fully functioning: Will LulzSec hacks continue?
With Sony only just having gotten its PSN service fully functioning today, analysts and consumers alike have voiced concern over whether the services are truly secure, citing the ongoing barrage of security breaches inflicted by the hacker group LulzSec as proof that they are not.
PSN hack: Sony PSN fully functioning as Qriocity service restarts
As the hacker group LulzSec continues to batter at Sony's cyber-gates, the company today announced the full restoration of its PlayStation Network.