Lizard Squad returns, takes down Xbox LIVE

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Notorious DDoS group Lizard Squad is back, and this time they've targeted Xbox LIVE.

Although Microsoft hasn't updated its Xbox LIVE Status page to confirm the troubles, a number of users have taken to social media to report the issues they're experiencing on both Xbox One and Xbox 360. They've expressed frustration at Microsoft, though it appears the outage isn't an issue with Microsoft's online infrastructure; rather, it seems to be a result of notorious hacker group Lizard Squad. The group, now known as Lizard Patrol on Twitter, is taking credit for taking down Xbox LIVE.


The group teased that tonight's issues are just a "small dose of what's to come on Christmas."

Lizard Squad was notorious for launching DDoS attacks earlier this year. In September, the group targeted multiple online games and services including Sony's PlayStation Network, Twitch.tv, League of Legends, Call of Duty, and Destiny. They also DDoS attacked Sony Online Entertainment, even go so far as to report a fake bomb threat on a plane carrying SOE president John Smedley.

Twitter eventually suspended the group's handle, which actually grew to have quite a following. Lizard Squad re-emerged as Lizard Patrol back in October, but had remained relatively quiet. Only recently have they become more active.

We'll continue to monitor the situation.

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Source: http://www.gamezone.com/news/lizard-squad-returns-takes-down-xbox-live-7943-jran

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platyuiPosted:

I love how these guys think they aren't going to get caught. Microsoft will do everything to find them and take them down. It's kind of sad to see these idiots attack something for no reason whatsoever.

LGDX_lepouPosted:

Hollywood_Undead
GreatLogic Good job I still have the PS4 to play on :)



Too bad Xbox One is still better than your no-good-exclusives system breaking update console..
AND Xbox One outsold that crap.


Xbox One? Like more for less? Almost can't handle a 1080p game 60 FPS? It may have outsold the PS4 but it doesn't mean it's better. In general, PS4 IMO is way better than Xbox One, even if I'm a PC player.

DrSmittyPosted:

Is there a certain reason for these attacks?

XBL-ABPosted:

GreatLogic Good job I still have the PS4 to play on :)



Too bad Xbox One is still better than your no-good-exclusives system breaking update console..
AND Xbox One outsold that crap.

OmittingCoderPosted:

hey at least it's not steam

WispPosted:

They seriously have nothing better to do, how sad.

SwiftPosted:

They took down MLG Columbus just a couple days ago.

These kids should use their power for greater things, not messing with entertainment.

DPMPosted:

Good job I still have the PS4 to play on :)

AlexPosted:

I understand what they want but I feel its gone too far and imo xbl should be free.

SamBoy991Posted:

ZIGAZAG These kids have no political goal they just want to make people grief unlike anonymous which aims their barrel at the ones bringing down humanity.Lizard Squad ROFL just a bunch of no skill Randys


There is no anonymous anymore


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