Games company Sega becomes latest hacking victim

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#1

calronmoonflower

Jun 19, 2011 17:27:49
Article

How likely is it that LulzSec was behind this one two?

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Sega Attacked, Hacker Group LulzSec Offers to Take Revenge
#2

homicidal_squirrel

Jun 19, 2011 20:01:15
Someone explain to me why these ****s are targeting console companys? Sony, Nintendo, Sega (I know sega has given up on a console of their own) what did these companys do other than say it is illeagle to crack their code and get stuff for free? Which is kind of funny to begin with as PSN is mostly free anyway.


Probably because they all have garbage security. They don't seem to be going after websites with good security.
#3

Escef

Jun 19, 2011 20:28:11
A high visibility target is worth more to hackers because it gets them a reputation faster. PSN was probably the right combination of prestige and ease of cracking. (Seriously, who'd be impressed if they cracked XBox LIVE? Microsoft is infamous for having security issues in their software.)
#4

calronmoonflower

Jun 19, 2011 20:50:13
I've up dated the OP with info of LulzSec offering to avenge Sega.
#5

Cpt_Micha

Jun 20, 2011 7:58:44
Interesting, so LulSec hates sony (mind you deservingly so, especially with how 'serious' Sony took their customers info...) but not Sega.

#6

lokiare

Jun 20, 2011 10:31:54
I don't know why the number of untraceable hacks of big name companies is getting on the news right now? Could it possibly have something to do with the PROTECT IP law they are trying to pass? I mean, normally companies don't even report this stuff and just fix it and comp their subscribers a free month for the 'problems' they have. Let's see we've had Sony hacked twice, sega, Lockhead Martin, and many banks and other websites hacked (can't recall them all right now). A huge upsurge in hacked sites coinciding with a law that would 'ban' IP infringement sites without trial from all of the U.S.. Its just too much of a coincidence in my book. Someone is pushing for the law to pass...
#7

bone_naga

Jun 20, 2011 13:52:10
What's this you say? Businesses support laws that benefit them? And they even use the media to their advantage? Say it ain't so.
#8

zombie_babies

Jun 20, 2011 14:30:32
The second article just proves how stupid people really are.  People get cheesed off about a game or a game company so they call a Lulz Sec hotline and ask them to hack the company responsible for the game or system.  'Hey, these guys really made me mad!  Please hack them and steal my personal information!  That'll make me feel better!  Having my identity stolen is theraputic!'.  ****tards.