Hackers appear to have tried to log in to Sony’s networks between Friday and Monday. Because many Web users use the same names and passwords for many sites and services, about 93,000 combinations matched. The company detected an unusual number of log-in attempts from particular addresses and decided to freeze the accounts involved. Sony notified account owners of a possible breach and asked them to reset passwords. No credit card or other sensitive data were stolen, Sony said.
Article source: http://www.boston.com/business/technology/articles/2011/10/13/suspecting_hackers_sony_locks_accounts
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