Sony Fixes Password Recovery Exploit

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After finally getting the PlayStation Network back online, Sony was hit with another PR nightmare. A URL exploit allowed hackers to access account passwords if they know the user’s birthday and email address. While this wouldn’t normally be a threat, the previous attack exposed this information. Sony has since fixed the problem. Read the full article at WSJ.com

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