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UK regulators fine Sony over 2011 PSN security breach

Discussion in 'TechSpot News and Comments' started by Jos, Jan 24, 2013.

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  1. Jos TechSpot Staff Posts: 1,672   +22

    Sony is still dealing with the aftermath from the massive security breach its PlayStation Network suffered in 2011. Although a class action lawsuit against the company was recently dismissed in the US, citing clauses in the terms of service noting...

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    Jos, Jan 24, 2013
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  2. Burty117 TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 1,912   +89

    Meh, I think they should at least get one fine from this, Since the Americans dismissed the attack based on what the terms and conditions say (which literally mean nothing in the UK from experience) they should just pay the fine, my question is, more Xbox 360's have been sold than Playstations, Microsoft have got a reputation of bricking consoles and blocking users from Xbox live because they have modified their console in some way, I'm pretty sure they've annoyed the wrong people just as much as Sony have yet they have never had a security breach?
    Burty117, Jan 24, 2013
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  3. Timonius TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 515   +18

    I'm surprised it wasn't the big bad EU knocking on their bank vault.
    Timonius, Jan 24, 2013
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