A new week, a new morning in tech — say hello to your US Update. Today we start the show with news from RIM, starting with Facebook for PlayBook and then a comparison of the newly announced BlackBerry Bold 9900 versus its predecessor, the Bold 9780. We wrap up with the latest on the Playstation Network security breach and unfortunately for Sony, things went from bad to worse.
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Free Realms and DC Universe online gamers were taken offline this afternoon when Sony abruptly suspended service on its Sony Online Entertainment website due to an undisclosed issue. While the company spokesman says it’s not due to a second attack, the issue was found while investigating the recent security breach. Like tracks off a Lady Gaga album, the hits just keep on coming.
Sony has slipped out another update on the PlayStation Network security breach. The company says credit card data was encrypted but that personal data was not…
As the PSN outage continues and emails are sent out warning users their personal information has been compromised, the legal battle against Sony is just beginning. A class action lawsuit has been filed in a California court, alleging the company “failed to take reasonable care to protect, encrypt and secure the private and sensitive data.”
We’re halfway through this super short week already, so let’s take a break and see what’s been going down this morning. We’ve got gadget news good and bad right here in our lunchtime lowdown roundup.
I gave Sony a light spanking yesterday over its new Sony Android Honeycomb tablets. But today, I’m pulling out the two-by-four with the nail through it to consider the PlayStation Network security breach. To misquote a now aging internet meme, Sony, you dun goofed big time…
By way of Sony’s official Playstation Blog, the company confirmed its April 17 network breach has compromised nearly 77 million PSN accounts. Packed within the accounts is hoards of personal information, most importantly credit cards. As a courtesy, Sony is recommending we review our account statements and monitor our credit reports.
The PlayStation Network is still down in the wake of an attack than Sony says may have compromised user information. The firm has been unable to tell customers when the service will come back online. On the official PlayStation blog, spokesman Patrick Seybold, says: “This is a time intensive process and we’re working to get it back online quickly.”
If you’re a PlayStation Network user, are you frustrated by Sony’s lack of clear communication and the service downtime? Click the headline and hit the comments to share your thoughts and frustrations.
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