PlayStation Network login flaw exposed, certain pages down
Summary: Problems over at Sony's PlayStation Network never seem to end. It's a new day, so there's a new security bug to deal with again.
Problems over at Sony's PlayStation Network never seem to end. It's a new day, so there's a new security bug to deal with again.
In what could be construed as a glaring oversight, it has been discovered that PSN logins could be compromised based on how much sensitive data fell into the hands of hackers. That information included e-mail addresses and birthdays, which were precisely the tools that a legitimate PSN subscriber could use if he or she forgot his or her password and needed to reset it.
Theoretically, that means hackers could have already reset a bunch of PSN accounts already. To prevent this from happening in the future, Sony has closed off the login and password reset pages online only. So far there doesn't seem to be an issue when logging in directly on PlayStation 3 consoles.
In case you're worried that your information might have been at risk, you would have known if Sony sent you an e-mail in the last month telling you so. Additionally, all PSN subscribers are advised to change their passwords immediately, if they haven't already done so. This really isn't a joke - and be sure not to forget the new password. It might require a bit of hassle to get back into your valid account.
[via Time]
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Talkback
Oh God!!!!!
Kudos to Japanese government which forbid PSN until the problems would be
RE: PlayStation Network login flaw exposed, certain pages down
"Don;t Worry, it's a Sony"
... was that not a marketing strapline from a while back :-)
best course of action for Sony
Anyone else LOL at this?
why LOL?
Linux is proven to be rock solid.
RE: PlayStation Network login flaw exposed, certain pages down
I usually just ignore posts like these. Someone could complain about their toilet being backed up and "Linux Geek" (or another of his ilk) would mention that Linux never plugs up his sewer lines.
RE: PlayStation Network login flaw exposed, certain pages down
Me.
Snicker..... (I think the term I want is "dumb ass") ;)
RE: PlayStation Network login flaw exposed, certain pages down
With all the recent security attacks on Sony are you sure you do not already work for them? Just asking because you give bad advice so it would make sense that someone that gave bad advice or does not know what they are doing would be responsible.
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RE: PlayStation Network login flaw exposed, certain pages down
RE: PlayStation Network login flaw exposed, certain pages down
Our logins are said to be bound to a speciific PS3 adn can't be done with just any PS3! Personally I would say that is pretty taken Care of and even if this is new news, unless teh hacker is your friend or you, your Stuff shoudl be taken Care of about PS3, they said it was more internet related!!
My Personal opinion here is that Sony isn't gonna loose much money at all if they advertise on there site for now till they can get control again.
RE: PlayStation Network login flaw exposed, certain pages down
Sony can do better.
No! you can't do everything.
Sigh. Glad I bought an XBox...
Years later I'm asking myself if a toy company can do the same and glad I didnt.
Yes I had a couple of RROD boxes, one fixed for free and one I fixed myself (for the price for a handful of brass bolts and washers and a few minutes research) but other than that its been nothing but fun.
Sony, pull your head out of your backside and spend money and time doing the groundwork needed to run a huge public network securely like MS does, despite being constantly attacked from every angle.
They are not the best, nor are they perfect but they are professionals who understand the market.
And I run Linux btw...