PlayStation Network DDoS Attack, Bomb Scare on SOE's Head Plane - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 25 August 2014 / 5,015 Views
Sony confirmed in a blog post that the PlayStation Network was attacked over the weekend by a distributed denial of service, better known as DDoS. The network was taken offline, but has since been brought back online.
Sony has reassured PlayStation Network users that no personal information was accessed during the attack. Sony has also decided to reschedule its regular maintenance which was planned for later today.
"The networks were taken offline due to a distributed denial of service attack," read the blog post. "We have seen no evidence of any intrusion to the network and no evidence of any unauthorised access to users’ personal information."
The same group that did the DDoS attack on Sony also called in a bomb scare on an American Airlines flight that was carrying Sony Online Entertainment president John Smedley. The plane had to be diverted.
"Yes. My plane was diverted. Not going to discuss more than that. Justice will find these guys," said Medley in a Tweet.
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What a bunch of sick motherfuckers.
signed.
I must admit, the reaction and the hate for not being able to the the PSN from people was amusing. it just goes to show how far our society has gone. People unable to live without their devices. lol
I think you'll find it was a reaction to scumbags who think they're a big deal because they're hiding in a basement commiting felonies.
Really? Google the word Quinn or check Gaza on sky news, plenty more rage going on there.
I play games on a Pentium II
Hackers LOVE sony! Hackers are a tradition for Sony! I have Sony consoles but no way I trust my personal info again with them!
