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Security Breach Gives Access To Users PlayStation Network Data – Researcher

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Dissent

Alexis writes:

A researcher in security just discovered what seems to be a rather critical breach in Sony’s PlayStation Network. With SQL injection, it is apparently possible to access users data.

A 20 years old Austrian hacker, Aria Akhavan, discovered a breach in the PlayStation Network website. According to Golem.de, the hacker has warned Sony approximately two weeks ago without receiving any response from the company.

Read more on Gamer Headlines. The golem.de article referenced in the post can be found here (German).

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