Sony PlayStation website hit by Lizard Squad hackers in latest assault on firm

Dave Neal
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More security woes for electronics and entertainment firm

A hacker group calling itself Lizard Squad has taken parts of Sony's PlayStation network offine. The group has a reputation for attacking console firms and their titles. Sony is currently tackli...

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