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Hackers threaten to DDoS Xbox Live and PSN on Christmas
Hackers threaten to DDoS Xbox Live and PSN on Christmas
A group of hackers that recently took down Tumblr have threatened to attack gamers next. The group called R.I.U. Star Patrol has said that the ...... 24 Dec 2016 - 2 comments
PlayStation Network adds 2 step verification
PlayStation Network adds 2 step verification
Sony has finally enabled 2 step verification for logging in to the PlayStation Network. 25 Aug 2016 - 4 comments
The PlayStation Network was down for 12 hours today
The PlayStation Network was down for 12 hours today
After successfully navigating the holidays with only minor blips, the PlayStation Network had a major outage today, with most users experiencing downtime of over 12 hours. 05 Jan 2016 - 2 comments
PlayStation services back up and running after attack
PlayStation services back up and running after attack
ony has confirmed that its systems are back online and operating as normal after the PlayStation Network and PlayStation Store were affected by a DDoS attack. 09 Dec 2014
Sony's PSN down in possible DDoS attack [UPDATE]
Sony's PSN down in possible DDoS attack [UPDATE]
Sony's PlayStation Network and Store are having problems on Monday as a group called Lizard Squad takes credit for their downtime. 08 Dec 2014 - 3 comments
PSA: PlayStation Network down on Monday for scheduled maintenance
PSA: PlayStation Network down on Monday for scheduled maintenance
As we normally do here at AfterDawn, we want to make sure our gamer readers know when the scheduled PSN maintenance times are. 15 Nov 2014
PSN friends list limit increased to 2,000
PSN friends list limit increased to 2,000
You can now have 2,000 friends on Sony's PlayStation Network (PSN) service, but you're still stuck on 100 on PlayStation 3. 10 Nov 2013 - 1 comment
PSN maintenance scheduled for today
PSN maintenance scheduled for today
Sony has scheduled routing maintenance for its PlayStation Network service for the morning of Tuesday, June 25. 25 Jun 2013
PSN users get $10 credit for loyalty
PSN users get $10 credit for loyalty
Some users of Sony's PlayStation Network got a surprise on Wednesday with a free PSN code for $10. 21 Feb 2013 - 8 comments
Judge dismisses claims in Sony PSN hack lawsuit
Judge dismisses claims in Sony PSN hack lawsuit
Sony has convinced a Judge to dismiss most claims made as part of a lawsuit laid against it related to the PlayStation Network (PSN) breach last year. 25 Oct 2012 - 5 comments
New PSN service agreement requires Sony permission for class action lawsuits
New PSN service agreement requires Sony permission for class action lawsuits
New Terms Of Service for Sony's PlayStation Network make it nearly impossible for their customers to sue over any future data breaches. The ...... 15 Sep 2011 - 16 comments
Sony hires ex Homeland Security official to prevent data breaches
Sony hires ex Homeland Security official to prevent data breaches
Sony is putting a former US government official in charge of cyber security, effective today. Philip Reitinger, was previously director of ...... 06 Sep 2011 - 5 comments
Discount HD movie rentals come to PSN
Discount HD movie rentals come to PSN
Low cost standard- and high-def movie rentals to be offered weekly. Sony Network Entertainment America (SNEA) has introduced a discount movie ...... 17 Aug 2011
     

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