PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, Battle.net DDoS, SOE president's flight diverted, FBI called in

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2. "Did ISIS Take Down Sony's Playstation Network?" (news.com.au)

http://www.news.com.au/technology/online/did-isis-take-down-sonys-playstation-network/story-fnjwnj25-1227035849704

SONY’S PlayStation Network was taken down this morning by a series of DDoS attacks, which a group of ISIS hackers is taking credit for.

Known as the Lizard Squad, the IS-associated group has taken to Twitter to claim credit for the network’s downing. Attempts to hack gaming networks aren’t new, but this is the first time that it appears attacks have occurred due to political or religious reasons.

While Lizard Squad seem happy to take the credit for the attack, another hacker by the name of @FamedGod is claiming the attack was his work. The hacker is even claiming to let people back onto the PlayStation Network if enough people report Lizard Squad on Twitter for spam and get them banned.

In another bizarre twist, TechCrunch is reporting that Sony’s President of Online Entertainment John Smedley had his jet diverted for inspection after Lizard Squad tweeted that they had a bomb planted.