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Brazilian court orders Microsoft to restore hacked Xbox account, pay damages
A Brazilian court ruled that Microsoft must restore a hacked Xbox user's account and digital game library, after the company told him to repurchase his games. The court also ordered Microsoft to pay $400 in damages. The case highlights ongoing issues with digital ownership and account security.
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The ruling underscores growing legal pushback against the notion that digital purchases are merely licenses, not owned assets.
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Microsoft loses Brazilian court case after telling hacked Xbox user to re-purchase games — tech giant ordered to restore Xbox account with all games and pay $400 in damages →
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