PlayStation Network, Xbox LIVE Appear Vulnerable After Cyber Hack

PlayStation Network was still down as of Friday evening.

Gamers and console users were left with much to desire of Sony and Microsoft after a cyber attack shut down their online gaming networks Christmas Day, with some users still having issues Friday.

A cyber group called "Lizard Squad" claimed responsibility for the attack on an online forum, saying they did it for laughs at first, but when they realized how vulnerable the gaming networks really were, they wanted to show both company's inability to protect users' information.

"It was scary because I got my information on my PlayStation," said PlayStation Network user Kristian Imaga. "I buy games and I buy movies online."

Imaga said he regularly uses his credit card to make PSN purchases and was scared his information could have been compromised.

Lizard Squad said they intend to force both companies to upgrade their security.

Xbox LIVE did not comment on the hack, but released a statement announcing their network was back up and running Friday. Sony's PlayStation Network was still down as of this report, however.

In a tweet, PlayStation said, "We are working to restore full network services for all platforms - thanks as always for your patience!" They also did not comment on the hack.

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