Sony Playstation network hacked
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Sky news said:
"The Japanese electronics giant Sony has admitted millions of PlayStation network gamers may have had their personal details stolen.
A hacker broke into the PlayStation video game online network and stole names, addresses and possibly credit card data belonging to 77 million people.
It is believed to be one of the biggest-ever internet security breaches of its kind.
Sony learned of the breach on April 19 and immediately shut down the PlayStation network, but kept quiet about it for a whole week.
In a statement the company said an "illegal and unauthorised person" obtained people's names, addresses, email address, birthdates, usernames, passwords, logins, security questions and more.
The shutdown of the PlayStation network prevented owners of the video game console from buying and downloading games as well as playing with rivals over the internet.
The breach is a major setback for Sony. Although video game hardware and software sales have declined globally, the PlayStation franchise has been a steady seller and is one of its key products.
The company said there was no evidence credit card numbers were stolen but warned users it could not rule out the possibility.
"Out of an abundance of caution, we are advising you that your credit card number (excluding security code) and expiration date may have been obtained," it said.
Analysts said while Sony has notified its customers of the break-in, it still has not provided information on how users' data may have been compromised.
"This is a huge data breach," said Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter. "The bigger issue with Sony is how will the hacker use the info that has been illegally obtained?"
Sony, which is part of Sony Corp, said it hoped to restore some of the PlayStation network's services within a week.
The network launched in autumn 2006 and offers games, music and movies to people with PlayStation consoles. It has 77 million registered users."
"The Japanese electronics giant Sony has admitted millions of PlayStation network gamers may have had their personal details stolen.
A hacker broke into the PlayStation video game online network and stole names, addresses and possibly credit card data belonging to 77 million people.
It is believed to be one of the biggest-ever internet security breaches of its kind.
Sony learned of the breach on April 19 and immediately shut down the PlayStation network, but kept quiet about it for a whole week.
In a statement the company said an "illegal and unauthorised person" obtained people's names, addresses, email address, birthdates, usernames, passwords, logins, security questions and more.
The shutdown of the PlayStation network prevented owners of the video game console from buying and downloading games as well as playing with rivals over the internet.
The breach is a major setback for Sony. Although video game hardware and software sales have declined globally, the PlayStation franchise has been a steady seller and is one of its key products.
The company said there was no evidence credit card numbers were stolen but warned users it could not rule out the possibility.
"Out of an abundance of caution, we are advising you that your credit card number (excluding security code) and expiration date may have been obtained," it said.
Analysts said while Sony has notified its customers of the break-in, it still has not provided information on how users' data may have been compromised.
"This is a huge data breach," said Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter. "The bigger issue with Sony is how will the hacker use the info that has been illegally obtained?"
Sony, which is part of Sony Corp, said it hoped to restore some of the PlayStation network's services within a week.
The network launched in autumn 2006 and offers games, music and movies to people with PlayStation consoles. It has 77 million registered users."
chris watton said:
Jasandjules said:
Interesting. My card is on there!
Ring the card people up and get them to send you a new one, just in case..Tycho said:
chris watton said:
Jasandjules said:
Interesting. My card is on there!
Ring the card people up and get them to send you a new one, just in case..
My credit card was used fradulently early this week to purchase stuff in luxembourg. Im usually unbelievably careful about security and details, different passwords for everything and so on.
Will be interesting to see what the credit card company makes of this.
I have drafted up a letter to the head of Sony UK stating I want a full refund for my PS3 and games because it was sold under false pretenses as it clearly says PSN is secure. I have been a vitim of fraud and my details obviously have not been kept secure. Will see what happens.
Will be interesting to see what the credit card company makes of this.
I have drafted up a letter to the head of Sony UK stating I want a full refund for my PS3 and games because it was sold under false pretenses as it clearly says PSN is secure. I have been a vitim of fraud and my details obviously have not been kept secure. Will see what happens.
The Nur said:
Flintstone said:
I'm a committed bush warmer.
Bullet sponge, reporting for duty.Favourite method is to shoot someone, count to five while he views the video snippet of me and work out where I am, run to my next hide and wait for him to appear for revenge, shoot him again, rinse and repeat. What's even funnier is leaving a parcel of C4 behind and detonating it remotely
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