'Sony doesn't understand security': Why PlayStation Network is such an attractive target for hackers

Danny Palmer
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Sony's poor reputation for security and the prestige of taking down a gaming giant attracts hackers

Sony's PlayStation Network (PSN) has once again been hit by cyber vandals, with the service - which serves as the backbone of the PlayStation 4 online ecosystem - recently brought down in a distrib...

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