Tag Archives: Sony PlayStation3

About 621 days ago Computer Security | Data Security | Gaming | Hardware | Internet and Online Business | Network Security | Spyware and Malware

Sony Hires New Cybersecurity Chief

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Earlier this year, when Sony took its Playstation Network offline after several crippling cyber attacks, it was a clear signal that tech companies needed to make security a priority. The company is hoping that a new hire will help do that. READ MORE »

About 649 days ago Managing Technology

Sony and LG Drop Patent Lawsuits

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Sony and LG Electronics have resolved several patent disputes that spanned smartphones, TVs, and Blu-ray technology. READ MORE »

About 691 days ago Apps | Blogging and Social Media | Computer Security | Internet and Online Business | Managing Technology | Smartphones and PDAs | Tablets and eReaders

Infamous Hacker Geohot Now a Facebook Employee

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In techie circles, “hacker” can be a term of respect, denoting someone who is very, very good at programming, rather than the more common meaning: a criminal bent on gaining illegal access to others’ data. Every once in a while, the two meanings of the term converge, and that happened this week when Facebook hired George Hotz, a.k.a. Geohot, a hacker by both definitions, known for “jailbreaking” devices so that they could be used to load applications not approved by their manufacturers. READ MORE »