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.

Who claimed responsibility for the cyber attack on the PlayStation Network?

• Guardians of Peace

• Anonymous

• Cyber Warriors

• Lizard Squad

What did Lizard Squad suggest about future attacks?

• They would stop attacking

• Attacks would intensify over Christmas

• They would target only Sony

• They would collaborate with Microsoft

Which other gaming network faced similar issues as PlayStation?

• Nintendo Switch

• Steam

• Microsoft Xbox

• Epic Games

What major event happened to Sony in 2011?

• A new console release

• A month-long network outage

• A successful cyber defense

• A merger with Microsoft

What was the scale of the data breach Sony experienced in 2011?

• 50 million accounts

• 100 million accounts

• 10 million accounts

• 77 million accounts