Streaming Video's Vudu Issues Systemwide Password Reset After Theft

The streaming video service Vudu on Tuesday began resetting its customers’ passwords after thieves broke into the company’s Santa Clara, Calif. headquarters and stole a number of items, including hard drives holding customer data. “Our investigation thus far indicates that these hard drives...

Sony Apologizes, Offers $1 Million Insurance After Hacking !

Sony Corp. 6758 Chairman Howard Stringer apologized and offered U.S. customers of PlayStation Network and Qriocity online entertainment services a year of free identity- theft protection after the system was crippled by hackers. Japan's biggest consumer-electronics exporter will offer a $1 millio...