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Hackers Are Targeting High-Profile Employees, Says Microsoft
Microsoft has revealed that a “handful” of accounts held by current and former high-profile Microsoft employees have been hacking targets. In a statement issued to The Verge, Microsoft stated that a “group of hackers are using several stringed social engineering techniques to compromise the accounts.”
Security Research Team Finds Vulnerabilities In Modern Warfare 3
The same security company that found a security flaw in Steam earlier this year has found security holes in Modern Warfare 3 and CryEngine 3.
Spammers And Gold Farmers Are Trying To Hack Into Guild Wars 2 Accounts
Hackers armed with email addresses and passwords stolen from other sources are probing Guild Wars 2 accounts to see if they can break in and use the accounts for botting or spamming gold sales, ArenaNet confirmed earlier today. The statement came after many users were notified of attempted logins to their account from locations in China.
How To Fix The Ubisoft uPlay Security Hole
Ubisoft has caught a lot of flak from PC gamers over their uPlay system, online-authentication DRM that most recently came to attention for being unavailable at exactly the wrong time.
Microsoft Responds To Reports Of Xbox Live Account ‘Jacking’
Microsoft has responded to our earlier report of Xbox Live accounts being “jacked” via the “social engineering” of support staff.
Microsoft Investigating Claim That Used Xbox 360s Contain Credit Card Info
Microsoft has addressed yesterday’s Kotaku report that hackers could access credit card information in used and refurbished Xbox 360 units.
How PSN Is Toughening Security
After last year’s PlayStation Network security breach, Sony has had a hard time winning back the trust of PSN users. As they take steps to strengthen their security network, the man entrusted with ensuring the ongoing safety of the system has outlined his strategy for keeping user profiles safe.
Anonymous Deletes CBS, Universal Sites. Is Xbox Live Next?
Anonymous continues to lash out following the seizure of Megaupload and the jailing of its founder, having momentarily deleted both CBS.com and UniversalMusic.com. Xbox Live has been threatened, but is that credible?
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