Sony sorry for PlayStation data breach

PlayStation 3 owners haven't been able to use their systems to play online or download games since April 20. STORY HIGHLIGHTSThe PlayStation Network allows users to play games with friends worldwideIt also allows users to download movies and games over the InternetIt went offline on April 20 after a hacker stole personal information from its 77 million users (CNN) -- Sony announced Sunday that parts of the PlayStation Network will be back online this week and gamers will receive compensation for not being able to log on.

The PlayStation Network -- which allows users to play games with friends around the world and download movies and games over the Internet -- went offline on April 20 after officials learned days before a hacker stole personal information from its 77 million users.

Sony officials did not disclose the breach until April 22.

Sony executives apologized for the breach at a news conference in Tokyo on Sunday, saying they are conducting a thorough and ongoing investigation into the matter.

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