The two companies inform me messages τους χρήστες ότι προσπαθούν να αποκαταστήσουν το πρόβλημα, που έχει «άρωμα» κυβερνοattacks. A hacker group has claimed responsibility for the attack. The group Lizard Squad claimed responsibility for the attack, via TwitterHowever, the two companies have not made any official announcement.
Both Sony and Microsoft were looking forward to their online services for PlayStation and Xbox due to their Christmas gifts. In addition, Sony had to deal with the "download" of the striking film The Interview.
However, problems have been identified on Christmas Day and are currently not tackled by the two companies.
In her message to users late in the evening of Christmas, Sony said: "We are still examining the problems that have been reported for the PSN (Its Network PlayStation). Thanks again for your long patience today. "
Microsoft said: "Hello members Xbox. Having trouble connecting to Xbox Live? We are trying to solve the problem directly. "
