Sony warns users of unauthorised access to PSN accounts
- Posted March 27th, 2008 at 08:39 EDT by Mike Harradence
- 21 Comments
In a statement released today on the company’s official website, Sony Computer Entertainment has warned users of the possible unauthorised access of personal information on the PlayStation Store.
The company stated: "Although unlikely, it is possible that the passwords of a small percentage of PlayStation Network users may have been changed through unauthorised access, making it possible to view users' personal information and/or use the wallet for the PlayStation Store.”
However, Sony noted that individual’s credit card numbers are unlikely to be compromised due to the fact the users account does not display the full number of digits.
The company assures that it has taken immediate steps to resolve the issue, and encourages users to sign in to determine whether or not their account is still intact. Those who are able to sign in successfully with their pre-set password have not been affected.
"We have investigated the extent of unauthorized access and possible alteration of passwords that could have occurred before corrective measures were taken, and are directly contacting customers who may have been affected by this incident,” the company said.
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Steffantj1
- 8:56am GMT - March 27th, 2008
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Some people are going to get very worried about this, I dont use a credit card on the psn so its ok for me.
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idenowhereiam |
WylieTimes- 9:10am GMT - March 27th, 2008
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It why these idiots should have brought the psn cards to other place besides japan....I swear sony makes so many silly mistakes sometimes...
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ImpurestCrowd
- 9:59am GMT - March 27th, 2008
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Easy fix, After adding funds then remove the CC info from the account.
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Neameto |
Neameto- 11:05am GMT - March 27th, 2008
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Thats why, after a purchase, I ´´´clean`` the credit card fields! Its easy and it stays blank forever. Even though the credit cards numbers are like this: 1454************255. So... whats the middle numbers?! Right! And then, ther´s the PIN number on the back of your card!
If people say this is an unsafe place (PSN Store), then no online purchases should be made cause all ARE AVAILABLE FOR HACKING!!! Thats why there are PIN numbers on your card.
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InfernoReaper |
GrimDarkling- 11:57am GMT - March 27th, 2008
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Should have got those PSN cards out already and hardly anyone would have to worry. As long as Sony doesn't let this get as bad as Microsoft's XBL stealing, I'll be calm.
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Anim3Fr33K |
Anim3Fr33K- 1:23pm GMT - March 27th, 2008
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damn M$ hackers trying to make sony seem bad
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rahstar2003 |
explosive78- 1:53pm GMT - March 27th, 2008
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this is another reason we need the psn cards!!!! Where are they?!?!?!?!?
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kidkotic2001 |
hotshot2001- 2:48pm GMT - March 27th, 2008
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Man I am away from home so I cant check I will have to wait and see. I hope mine still okay
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Mattchewie |
Mattchewie- 3:55pm GMT - March 27th, 2008
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As more and more companies use computers to store information (like all of them) even if you don't make online purchases your not safe. Bank of America has been hacked twich in the last couple of years. Even if you didn't have a credit card, they now would have your bank info....so...I can see how can this can worry people but if you look at the whole picture, if someone wants it bad enough, they most likely can get it.
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