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Weekend tech reading: Microsoft Store hacked, plain text data swiped

Discussion in 'TechSpot News and Comments' started by Matthew, Feb 12, 2012.

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  1. Matthew TechSpot Staff Posts: 5,893   +53

    Microsoft Store India hacked, username and password database leaked Reports are coming in that Microsoft's online store in India has been hacked. The site is now offline, but Google's cache shows…

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    Matthew, Feb 12, 2012
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  2. Nima304 TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 202   +13

    How hard is it to encrypt a database? I mean, really?
    Nima304, Feb 12, 2012
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  3. ---agissi--- TechSpot Paladin Posts: 2,369   +9

    Thats a good question. And to encrypt one in something that isnt easily decrypted.
    ---agissi---, Feb 12, 2012
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  4. NTAPRO TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 578   +44

    Must've been one of their lesser priorities lol. At least they know now :p
    NTAPRO, Feb 12, 2012
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  5. ramonsterns TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 752   +12

    RIP Adamowicz, wasn't a big fan of Fallout 3, but I really liked the concept art for the game before it came out.
    ramonsterns, Feb 12, 2012
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