Sony must secure networks, analysts say

Continuing attacks on Sony networks suggest the company must move quickly to secure porous systems.

Continuing breaches suggests company's networks may be more porous than assumed

Computerworld - The apparent ease with which hackers have breached Sony networks in recent days shows how much work is still needed to fully secure the company's networks, analysts say.

Sony, along with three external security firms, has been working frantically to shore up its systems since the company in mid-April uncovered two breaches that compromised data on nearly 100 million members of its PlayStation Network and Sony Online Entertainment network.

About 10 days ago, Sony announced that it had fixed all problems with its PSN and SOE networks and restored partial services.

Since then, there have been at least three separate -- and relatively minor -- attacks reported against Sony systems.     Read More