When the PlayStation Network was unceremoniously taken down on April 20, most users shrugged and went about their business. The next day Sony told users that due to a hack the network could be down "a day or two," but those days turned into a week. On April 26, Sony revealed that hackers had acquired user data, kicking off one of the most publicized security breaches in the industry’s history.
Additional reporting provided by Alexander Sliwinski, News Editor for Joystiq.
Last week, Shacknews explored a series of hacks plaguing Xbox Live users, the most notable of which revolved around the use of EA's FIFA 12 to launder money out of the service. By accessing Xbox Live accounts, hackers are purchasing FIFA 12's in-game 'Ultimate Team' cards with the intention of trading and selling the content. According to some of those affected, saved payment methods on hacked accounts had also been used to purchase more Microsoft points in order to facilitate the purchase of more content.
The variety of ways in which accounts can be attacked--via FIFA 12, PayPal, etc--has painted an inconsistent story amongst consumer complaints. However, there is a common thread running between each story: Microsoft's Windows Live ID.
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