Sony Playstation site hacked by SQL Injection

And the SQL Injection pwns another website. Sony’s PS3 website was hacked via an SQL Injection exploit, imagine that. The hackers created a pop-up message saying that your computer is infected and then linked you to a page where you could purchase some software to clean it up. Most likely the software you purchase from these hackers would only make your computer into a zombie. Zombie’s are hidden process’s that are awaken when a master gives them commands. They do various tasks including massive Distributed Denial of Service attacks and other brute force hacking tasks. Lets not forget malware, fake anti-virus software can also scan your hard drive for personal information.

“There are millions of video game lovers around the world, many of whom will visit Sony’s PlayStation website regularly to find out more about the latest console games,” said Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant at Sophos.

“Most would never expect that surfing a website like this could potentially infect them with malware.

“It is essential that all websites, especially high profile ones like this, have been properly hardened to prevent hackers from injecting malicious code into legitimate web pages.”