Two weeks ago more than 70 million PlayStation users were weary and concerned when a data breach occurred on Sony’s PlayStation network. The PlayStation network attack was serious as the hackers were able to obtain user data including addresses, dates of birth, PSN online IDs and PSN passwords.
The next round of attacks is now moving to another gaming platform network. Microsoft is warning users about phishing attempts that target users with specific messages while playing Modern Warfare 2 as indicated on its Xbox LIVE Status page. Microsoft said that the issue seems to only affect users connected to the internet playing the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 first-person shooter video game. Microsoft says that it is aware of the issues and is working to resolve the problem.
Xbox Live Status Message:
Users may experience difficulties with the following services:
- Users may receive potential phishing attempts via title specific messaging while playing Modern Warfare 2.
We are aware of the problem and are working to resolve the issue. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience
If you receive any messages while on the Xbox network, you should avoid taking action until Microsoft solves this current security issue.
What is Phishing?
Phishing is an online con game, and Phishers are tech-savvy con artists and identity thieves. They use spam, fake Web sites, crimeware and other techniques to trick people into divulging sensitive information.
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