Hackers claim responsibility for Xbox Live service issues

The Xbox Live servers were brought to their knees earlier this week after being plagued with service issues. According to user reports, core services like signing in and the ability to purchase content were affected, as well as the ability to play games.

While no reason for the sudden failure in service was revealed by Microsoft, a hacking group is claiming responsibility for bringing down Xbox Live. Their reasoning? Because Microsoft needs to make their service more protected.

“Well, didn’t even take as long as I thought,” a member of the hacking group New World Hackers told Newsweek. “We attacked Xbox to protest. Major companies like this have massive servers but no real protection. We want Xbox to update the protection they have, which isn’t much.”

While this seems like good intentions, the hacking group went on to boast their strength… Which felt more like a warning than anything.

“[The Xbox attacks] also prove we do have as much power as we say we do, going out to the doubters,” said a New World Hackers member. “[We could] honestly knock Xbox off the face of the Earth.”

At least they aren't promising to bring PSN and Xbox Live down during the holidays like Lizard Squad, right?