If you’ve got a Sony IP camera, update its firmware now
Sony closes backdoors in IPELA security cameras – but why were they open in the first place? Continue reading If you’ve got a Sony IP camera, update its firmware now
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Backdoor Accounts Found in 80 Sony IP Security Camera Models
Many network security cameras made by Sony could be taken over by hackers and infected with botnet malware if their firmware is not updated to the latest version. Researchers from SEC Consult have found two backdoor accounts that exist in 80 models of … Continue reading Backdoor Accounts Found in 80 Sony IP Security Camera Models
Nearly 80 Sony IP Camera Models Plagued with Backdoor Accounts
By Uzair Amir
SEC Consult, renowned IT security services and consultation firm, has identified that there is a critical flaw in Sony’s 80 SNC series IP cameras. This series features the IPELA ENGINE signal processing system of Sony. It is discovered that the security cameras have backdoor accounts that can be exploited to gain control of the device. […]
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Sony Has Sold 50 Million PlayStation 4 Units
Sony today shared sales figures of the PlayStation 4, saying the gaming console surpassed 50 million units as of this week. The console was launched in November 2013, and hit 40 million sales mark in May this year. In a statement, the company said, via… Continue reading Sony Has Sold 50 Million PlayStation 4 Units
Replacing a Failed Ebook Reader Battery
Resurrecting a beloved piece of tech can be a trying process when fighting through the mild heartbreak — doubly so if the product has been discontinued. When their old Sony PRS-T1 e-book reader refused to charge after leaving it on their dashboard during a hot day, [Andrea Gangemi] decided to leverage a little techno-necromancy and hack together a fix.
[Gangemi] found the problem to be a battery failure, but there was nary a replacement to be found. An old Motorola mobile phone battery ended up fitting the purpose nicely. Cracking open the e-book reader, de-soldering the old battery and — …read more
The World Still Sucks in ‘The Last of Us Part II’
Could have called it ‘The Second Last of Us’ but hey it’s a free country. Continue reading The World Still Sucks in ‘The Last of Us Part II’
Major ‘No Man’s Sky’ Update Invites Players to Give the Game a Second Chance
Upcoming “Foundation Update” brings new game modes, outposts, automation, and dead planets. Continue reading Major ‘No Man’s Sky’ Update Invites Players to Give the Game a Second Chance
Sony Accused of Censoring Negative Feedback On Its Bravia TVs Ahead of Black Fri
An anonymous reader writes: Disgruntled owners of Sony’s Bravia televisions have accused the company of “censoring” its community forums by preventing users from reporting technical issues. Several users say the company has locked threads containing co… Continue reading Sony Accused of Censoring Negative Feedback On Its Bravia TVs Ahead of Black Fri
PlayStation users: “Our accounts are being hacked”; Sony denies foul play
Having trouble accessing your PlayStation Network account? You are not
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The People Who’ve Waited Half Their Life to Play ‘Final Fantasy XV’
A lot has happened in the 10 years since Square’s latest ‘Final Fantasy’ game was first announced. Continue reading The People Who’ve Waited Half Their Life to Play ‘Final Fantasy XV’