Dublin teen responsible for Modern Warfare 2 hack; gets support from Microsoft

According to Herald.ie, a 14-year-old from Tallaght, Dublin was responsible for millions of computer users being alerted after the popular online game Modern Warfare 2 was hacked. The Dublin schoolboy caused a worldwide alert when he attempted to hack into Microsoft Xbox Live system. Microsoft feared  that sensitive information about their customers was in danger of being compromised.

Microsoft has come up with a unique way of handling the situation. General manager of Microsoft in Ireland Paul Rellis said that Microsoft "is working with the teenager to develop his talent and help him use his skills for legitimate purposes".

Well it's certainly a different approach to Sony's 'throw 10,000 lawsuits at the wall and see what sticks' methodology.

War on Sony - Anonymous puts out the Hit!

Ok, so we all know by now that Sony have had a spot of bother lately due to some 'Hacking' issues... Should Sony have the right to defend themselves? Should people have the right to use a bought product in whatever way they want? Should the might of the customer hold a company to ransom? Well, we don't have the answers and were usually too drunk to care but if all this is of interest then please read on... we are drunkards!


taken from gamespy.com:
Hacker activist group Anonymous launched its first volley in its war against Sony, successfully gumming up the works at PlayStation Network and related PlayStation 3 websites. Sony successfully countered the distributed denial-of-service attacks on its servers by enlisting the aid of anti-DDoS specialists Prolexic Technologies.

But the war is far from over, Anon promises in a new interview, and the worst is yet to come. Speaking with PlayStation LifeStyle over a secure chat channel, Anon member Takai said Sony was wise to hire Prolexic, but it won't protect the company from what the hackers have planned. "So far, all Sony has seen from us is poking and prodding," Takai told PlayStation LifeStyle. "A simple salute to let them know we're coming. Make no mistake, what you saw today and thought to be frustration is merely preparation for what's to come.

We said, expect us. Counting us out would be a mistake." Exactly what Anon has planned remains unknown, but Takai said the group is "really going all out for this one." And what about all of the PS3 gamers that simply want to log on to PSN to play games online as the attacks escalate? "The consumers in this are as one might call, collateral damage," said Takai. "We are very cognizant of the fact that we are not making friends nor allies among the average consumer with our attack. This is unfortunate... will the very people we seek to support not see what it is we are trying to achieve? In this case, many don't.

There has been a lot of hate spread throughout the internet and over forums that we are being reckless and simply punishing consumers more than Sony... Before you judge us, take the time to understand us."

PS3 Hacker turns Rapper!

Check out the vid below to see Mr. 'GeoHot' tell Sony whats on his mind about being sued over hacking their PS3... If he doesn't end up in Jail being 'Bubbas' bitch or if he's banned from computers for life I recon he could give the old Rap a go, he aint half bad. That said... I hate Rap.