I've always hated that saying. Absence of evidence is indeed evidence of absence, in situations where you would expect such evidence. It's absence of proof that isn't proof of absence.
Re:Sony: All personal data stolen from PSN
by lotusleaf1987 on Tuesday April 26, 2011 @08:14PM
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That was a c-c-c-combo breaker. Bravo at articulating that.
Especially considering the sentences immediately after the "there is no evidence..." statement, I'd be wary. I might just be jaded and they're really just trying to be forthcoming and helpful, but all that CYA-type-speak after that line makes me at least a little bit dubious that they're revealing all the details just yet.