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• The state of data breaches

  The implications of data breaches can be severe for companies with potential financial losses and loss of customer trust.

• AISA survey leads to Cyber White Paper submission

  The Australian Information Security Association (AISA) has drafted a formal submission to the Australian government’s Cyber White Paper which is due to be launched in 2012.
  

• Quickflix signs deal to steam movies on PSN

  Online movie rental company Quickflix (ASX:QFX) has signed a deal to provide its streaming service on Sony's PlayStation Network.

• Sony PSN compromise a setback for consumer loyalty: Analyst

  The suspension of 93,000 Playstation Network (PSN) accounts by Sony after a large number of unauthorised sign-in attempts could undo recent campaigns to win back customers and affect long-term confidence in the company, according to an Australian security analyst.

• Privacy Commissioner clears Sony over PSN hack

  Sony Computer Entertainment Australia should have acted more quickly to notify customers of the data breach occurring from the hacking of the PlayStation Network and Qriocity platforms in April, the Office of the Australian Privacy Commissioner has said.

• Sony PlayStation Network (PSN) customers to pay for identity protection?

  SonyPlayStation Network (PSN) customers may be asked to pay for their own account and identity security in 12 months' time following a free year-long trial of a range of CSIdentity's anti-fraud services.

• Sony PlayStation hacks show need for data breach disclosure laws

  The repeated hacking of Sony's PlayStation Network hack has demonstrated the need for Australia to adopt mandatory data breach disclosure laws, a local security director has claimed.

• Sony must learn from PlayStation Network attacks: Sophos, Norton

  Sony should take a long hard look at encryption and other security measures if it is to ensure the safety and privacy of its users, two security experts have said.