Hackers target Twitch following Amazon acquisitionAugust 27, 2014 - 13:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Twitch was targeted by hackers following the announcement that Amazon is to acquire the gaming video network, Digital Spy reported. The streaming platform was briefly taken offline after being hit by a denial of service attack courtesy of the Lizzard Squad, the same group responsible for the latest PlayStation Network hack. It is unclear why Amazon's buyout has seen Twitch fall victim to a cyber attack, with reports suggesting that the organisation responsible objects to the commercialisation of the platform. Amazon paid $970 million for Twitch, which was expected to be acquired by Google earlier this year. The games streaming service recently implemented a new system under which copyrighted audio will be muted. It also removed its 'save forever' option to increase default rolling storage for past broadcasts from 72 hours to a maximum of 14 days. Top stories Yerevan will host the 2024 edition of the World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT). Rustam Badasyan said due to the lack of such regulation, the state budget is deprived of VAT revenues. Krisp’s smart noise suppression tech silences ambient sounds and isolates your voice for calls. Gurgen Khachatryan claimed that the "illegalities have been taking place in 2020." Partner news Most popular in the section | Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. |