Lulzsec, the same group that took responsibility for the recent Sony Pictures incursion, said it had hacked Nintendo but took one file and "didn't mean any harm."
Lulzsec, the same group that took responsibility for the recent Sony Pictures incursion, said it had hacked Nintendo but took one file and "didn't mean any harm."
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Posted: Jun 6th 2011 6:03AM (Unverified) said
At least somebodies learning
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 6:03AM (Unverified) said
At least somebodies learning
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 7:23AM Design by Adrian said
@(Unverified) At least somebody's English grades were above F.
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Posted: Jun 6th 2011 6:03AM Mama Luigi said
"We attacked Nintendo's servers but we didn't mean any harm, honest!"
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 6:40AM Ballistic H said
@Mama Luigi
"Hey, I just broke into your house but I only stole a toilet paper roll to prove I was there. I didn't mean any harm."
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"Hey, I just broke into your house but I only stole a toilet paper roll to prove I was there. I didn't mean any harm."
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 10:39AM sheisjustaglitch said
@Mama Luigi
I read this on a news website.
"We love Nintendo and Sega, if anything we'd hack *for* them. If you're listening Nintendo/Sega, you, you uh... you want Sony hacked more?"
Lulzsec said that our their twitter as well as
"Re: Nintendo, we just got a config file and made it clear that we didn't mean any harm. Nintendo had already fixed it anyway"
Looks like they do have a deep hatred for Sony. How exactly can't their twitter be tracked back to their location?
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I read this on a news website.
"We love Nintendo and Sega, if anything we'd hack *for* them. If you're listening Nintendo/Sega, you, you uh... you want Sony hacked more?"
Lulzsec said that our their twitter as well as
"Re: Nintendo, we just got a config file and made it clear that we didn't mean any harm. Nintendo had already fixed it anyway"
Looks like they do have a deep hatred for Sony. How exactly can't their twitter be tracked back to their location?
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 10:46AM PN04 said
@sheisjustaglitch
What they hate is authority, they are hackers after all. You try to give them structure and they'd just rebel against it. that's why it's bull when ever they say they'd work for any specific company, and proof that they'd just as well hack any other company under the right conditions.
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What they hate is authority, they are hackers after all. You try to give them structure and they'd just rebel against it. that's why it's bull when ever they say they'd work for any specific company, and proof that they'd just as well hack any other company under the right conditions.
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 12:22PM (Unverified) said
@Ballistic H
Sorry about the mess I made getting in...
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Sorry about the mess I made getting in...
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 6:08AM Chris DPSN AggieCEO XBLThe Aggi said
Of course no info was taken....you have to enter it every time you buy something. and Congress should ask them why they took weeks to let is know about it....
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 8:40AM Cap Morgan said
@Acosta02
Because shutting down Nintendo's servers for a month would affect.......like dozens of people.
"Dude, I'm putting in your friend code but it's not working!" And that's you talking on a phone because there's no online chat and playing online with the Wii is like playing with bots.
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Because shutting down Nintendo's servers for a month would affect.......like dozens of people.
"Dude, I'm putting in your friend code but it's not working!" And that's you talking on a phone because there's no online chat and playing online with the Wii is like playing with bots.
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 9:01AM Dismissile said
@Chris DPSN AggieCEO XBLThe Aggi
So since you have to enter it in every time you think it's never stored on Nintendo's servers? I would think they would need to keep records of the transactions even if they didn't store the data allowing you to make one click purchases.
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So since you have to enter it in every time you think it's never stored on Nintendo's servers? I would think they would need to keep records of the transactions even if they didn't store the data allowing you to make one click purchases.
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 6:09AM Ballistic H said
I'm just gonna facepalm at Lulzsec for how nonsensical that is.
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 6:12AM Fascia said
Looks like data could've been stolen but wasn't at the whim of the hacker. Nintendo got lucky.
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 6:16AM Snide Jackal said
NO, NOT MY FRIEND CODES!
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 7:44AM NetOperator Wibby said
@Snide Jackal Ahahahaha, same thing I was thinking.
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Posted: Jun 6th 2011 6:18AM Frostblade10 said
Didn't mean any harm??? It takes just one announcement about being hacked to make a lot of people start to heavily doubt a company's security, therefore causing harm. These guys are straight-up douche nozzles.
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 6:30AM Ballistic H said
@Frostblade10
"Hey, I just broke into your house but I only stole a toilet paper roll to prove I was there. I didn't mean any harm."
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"Hey, I just broke into your house but I only stole a toilet paper roll to prove I was there. I didn't mean any harm."
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 6:39AM Ballistic H said
@Frostblade10
Yep, this is bad press to Nintendo as it means their network's security was weak too.
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Yep, this is bad press to Nintendo as it means their network's security was weak too.
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 9:24AM The Cole Train said
@Frostblade10 No company is ever secure. Most companies don't publicly announce it cause they are afraid of bad press. I think it was like 90% of Fortune 500 companies have been attacked one way or another.
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Posted: Jun 6th 2011 6:21AM libregkd said
Wait , weeks ago? Why such a wait? I mean I know nothing was stolen or anything so they had no reason to rush out with this info but waiting that long seems...odd.
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 8:04AM dreganfyre said
@libregkd
Disclaimer: I have no idea.
If I were to guess, maybe it's because they wanted to tighten up their security a bit before announcing to the world (read: hackers) that they're vulnerable enough to be hacked.
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Disclaimer: I have no idea.
If I were to guess, maybe it's because they wanted to tighten up their security a bit before announcing to the world (read: hackers) that they're vulnerable enough to be hacked.
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 6:28AM Startingline13 ArmlessOctopus said
@Chris DPSN AggieCEO XBLThe Aggi
What does Congress have to do with Nintendo getting hacked? You do realize that just because something is a server, doesn't necessarily mean it has anything to do with customers (or hold their information, for that matter)
What does Congress have to do with Nintendo getting hacked? You do realize that just because something is a server, doesn't necessarily mean it has anything to do with customers (or hold their information, for that matter)
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 8:35AM ToTheMoon said
@Startingline13 ArmlessOctopus
I think what people are doing is pointing out the hypocrisy of how Sony is called to the table while Nintendo is given a free pass. Plus, this was weeks ago - come on you Sony haters where is the outrage you so willingly expressed weeks ago?
Personally, I don't think anyone should be hauled before congress except maybe the hackers. If that's the case, maybe rape victims should be pulled in front of the judges and asked why they dressed so provocatively in the first place and then told that it was their fault.
Then again, based on the intelligence of the posters who were blaming Sony for everything, they would probably agree with that ludicrous statement ("victims are at fault").
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I think what people are doing is pointing out the hypocrisy of how Sony is called to the table while Nintendo is given a free pass. Plus, this was weeks ago - come on you Sony haters where is the outrage you so willingly expressed weeks ago?
Personally, I don't think anyone should be hauled before congress except maybe the hackers. If that's the case, maybe rape victims should be pulled in front of the judges and asked why they dressed so provocatively in the first place and then told that it was their fault.
Then again, based on the intelligence of the posters who were blaming Sony for everything, they would probably agree with that ludicrous statement ("victims are at fault").
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 6:36AM Public Friend said
Duh! Because It was '4 TEH LULZ!'
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 6:41AM Public Friend said
@Public Friend
So no harm done of course!
Aren't hackers allowed to have fun on other people's expense?
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So no harm done of course!
Aren't hackers allowed to have fun on other people's expense?
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 6:37AM Private Awesome said
This seriously reminds me of Dane Cook's whole bit about breaking into someone's house JUST for the joy of breaking into their house.
Walking around, kicking doors down just for fun.
Lulsec should start breaking into servers and putting in files that weren't previously there...
"Nothing's missing... but this photo of a lava lamp is new."
Walking around, kicking doors down just for fun.
Lulsec should start breaking into servers and putting in files that weren't previously there...
"Nothing's missing... but this photo of a lava lamp is new."
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 7:39AM (Unverified) said
@Private Awesome
Wait, hackers are like Dane Cook?
NO WONDER THIS ISNT FUNNY
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Wait, hackers are like Dane Cook?
NO WONDER THIS ISNT FUNNY
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 6:47AM badaboompowman said
tango down!
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 6:54AM The Aquacharger said
I wonder what one file they took.
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 7:08AM The Aquacharger said
@The Aquacharger
Found out what file. It was an apache server config file.
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Found out what file. It was an apache server config file.
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 7:17AM TheShaper said
That "insert credit card info" every frickin' time policy they have isn't looking too shabby now, is it?
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 7:43AM Cavall said
Well, this just proves it. these lulzsacs hackers are Xbox Fanboys. MUST BE.
In all seriousness though, Im glad no one got their info taken. Id rather people didnt have to go down the road sony players had to think about for the last month,
Still, weeks to release this info? Thats a little surprising. I would have released it as a way to throw another log on the "something must be done fire". Or at least showed that nintendo had a fairly strong security when it came to personal info. This should have been spun not hidden
In all seriousness though, Im glad no one got their info taken. Id rather people didnt have to go down the road sony players had to think about for the last month,
Still, weeks to release this info? Thats a little surprising. I would have released it as a way to throw another log on the "something must be done fire". Or at least showed that nintendo had a fairly strong security when it came to personal info. This should have been spun not hidden
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 7:45AM Red Runner said
...what were they going to do after hacking? Make the Wii and DSi shop channels half-decent?
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 7:47AM TCJJ said
It'd be funny if "Lulzsec" got caught by the FBI, and let Sony and Nintendo parade them around at E3 for people to throw things at.
I suppose tomatoes would be the worst allowed, but I'd be tempted to bring in some rocks.
It'd be perfect, though. "Today, we're unveiling..... those stupid morons who caused everyone so much grief. Take your frustrations out on them, people."
I suppose tomatoes would be the worst allowed, but I'd be tempted to bring in some rocks.
It'd be perfect, though. "Today, we're unveiling..... those stupid morons who caused everyone so much grief. Take your frustrations out on them, people."
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 9:16AM oOWallaceOo said
@TCJJ
Nintendo should supply some of those Smash Bros Item Capsules for the attendees
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Nintendo should supply some of those Smash Bros Item Capsules for the attendees
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 9:46AM TCJJ said
@oOWallaceOo I'd rather just watch Reggie walk on stage, only for multiple golden hammers to rise out of the floor. Then he'd invite people onto the stage whilst the big curtains behind him are opened, revealing these nerdy kids strapped to benches.
Actually, you know what? If this doesn't happen, E3 will be a let-down. Reggie, we want a hacker torture shot, please.
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Actually, you know what? If this doesn't happen, E3 will be a let-down. Reggie, we want a hacker torture shot, please.
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 8:11AM Uberdave said
So that's how bad sony's netowrk is. NINTENDO is better protected than them.
Either that or there's nothing on their network to steal.
Either that or there's nothing on their network to steal.
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 9:38AM Shockwave said
@Uberdave
I don't think having poor online services which don't track anything from credit card information for future purchases, to friends, to ...well..anything of use that could be tied to a username, is a sign of a better prepared system.
Also, the hacker didn't want to cause harm.. just wanted to see if "he could do it". The people who hacked Sony WANTED to cause harm. They could just have easily hacked them without stealing information, don't ya think?
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I don't think having poor online services which don't track anything from credit card information for future purchases, to friends, to ...well..anything of use that could be tied to a username, is a sign of a better prepared system.
Also, the hacker didn't want to cause harm.. just wanted to see if "he could do it". The people who hacked Sony WANTED to cause harm. They could just have easily hacked them without stealing information, don't ya think?
