2011 PlayStation Network outage

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/2011-playstation-network-outage

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the date of initial intrusion?April 17, 2011
2. What is the server deactivation?April 20, 2011
3. What happened to the PlayStation Network in 2011?The PlayStation Network was attacked by hackers in April 2011, causing the service to shut down for many days.
4. Why were gamers unable to play online for 24 days?The attack broke the network’s security, so Sony had to turn off the servers for 24 days to fix the problems and keep everyone safe.

External Intrusion: Unauthorized access to a computer system or network by an outside entity.
Personally Identifiable Information (PII): Data that can be used to identify an individual, including but not limited to name, address, and financial information.
Cyberattack: A malicious attempt to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems or networks.
Data Breach: The unauthorized access and acquisition of sensitive, protected, or confidential data.