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Sega Pass hacked, users warned to change passwords

By Steve Watts, Jun 17, 2011 11:45am PDT

Sega has sent out a notice to Sega Pass users that its database has been compromised. Hackers obtained e-mails, dates of birth, and encrypted passwords, but not credit card information.

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Bethesda servers hacked, accounts may be compromised

By Steve Watts, Jun 13, 2011 3:00pm PDT

The hacking group LulzSec is claiming responsibility for a hack against Bethesda's servers. The company advises changing passwords on their own sites, as well as any that use similar passwords.

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Codemasters hacked, personal data stolen

By Alice O'Connor, Jun 10, 2011 7:45am PDT

If you have any sort of Codemasters account, you might want to start changing your passwords. The publisher announced that its website was hacked last Friday, and user data compromised.

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Sony Online Entertainment service restored

By Alice O'Connor, May 16, 2011 6:00am PDT

Servers for DC Universe Online, EverQuest, and more returned over the weekend as SOE recovered from the hack in which user data was stolen.

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PSN restoration still 'uncertain,' yet full service expected by May 31

By Alice O'Connor, May 09, 2011 6:00am PDT

Sony said today it's still "uncertain" when the PlayStation Network will be back up, though full service is expected by the end of May.

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Timeline of Sony data theft

By Steve Watts, May 04, 2011 12:30pm PDT

A detailed timeline of events in the PlayStation Network and Sony Online Entertainment data thefts.

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Sony confirms PlayStation Network hacked

By Garnett Lee, Apr 22, 2011 11:30pm PDT

Sony says it pulled the plug causing the PlayStation Network downtime in response to an external intrusion on the system. It remains unclear when service will be restored.

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