Hack Attack on PlayStation, Sony Aware of Issues

The transcript discusses a cyber attack on Sony's PlayStation Network, attributed to the Lizard Squad, causing a temporary outage. It also touches on the broader context of cyber threats, including attacks on Sony Pictures linked to North Korea and similar issues faced by Microsoft. The transcript highlights the historical pattern of cyber attacks on gaming networks, referencing a significant data breach Sony experienced in 2011, which led to a month-long outage and was a major embarrassment for the company.

What previous incident involving Sony PSN occurred in 2011?

How did Sony respond to the data breach that occurred in 2011?