Anonymous strikes again

[wip3outguy7]

Maybe its got beefed up security?

When I think about it, I can only imagine the PS3 looking exactly the same, just with some internal changes, like coding and programming, but what do I know? I just think, on a general level, it'll be the same thing.

This. I believe the group that cracked the keys back in Feb said that the only way Sony could correct the problem was through new hardware or release a firmware update that would render all existing Playstation 3 games unplayable on existing systems.

[jfrost]

The Slim PS2s have different numbers too and most of them are only different inside.

[wip3outguy7]

Q: When will the PlayStation Network and Qriocity be back online?

A: Our employees have been working day and night to restore operations as quickly as possible, and we expect to have some services up and running within a week from yesterday. However, we want to be very clear that we will only restore operations when we are confident that the network is secure.

source (as of April 27): http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/04/ ... -services/

[Veno]

So about another week huh? Well, I actually won't mind it too much. Sure I can't play online, but recently, I've been enjoying Portal 2, but only at night, when I'm downstairs alone, with all the lights off.

It sure is nice to just enjoy the game by myself, with nobody bothering me, online and in my house alike.

[BRIK]

It sure is nice to just enjoy the game by myself, with nobody bothering me, online and in my house alike.

Amen to that.

[noiseredux]

Today's daily update on the PlayStation Network situation brings word that Sony is working with an unspecified law enforcement agency and a "recognized technology security firm to conduct a complete investigation." The attack on PSN is being described as "malicious" and a "criminal act," so in response Sony is "proceeding aggressively to find those responsible."

In response to the outcry, Sony's Patrick Seybold wrote on the PlayStation Blog, "We are taking steps to make our services safer and more secure than ever before. We sincerely regret any inconvenience or concern this outage has caused, and rest assured that we're going to get the services back online as quickly as we can."

A week from yesterday, April 26, is still the target for getting "some services" back up but that's no guarantee -- an FAQ says "we want to be very clear that we will only restore operations when we are confident that the network is secure." It's entirely possible that it could be longer before PSN begins to come back online.

Part of the reason for this process taking so long is Sony's ongoing move of its network infrastructure and data center to a "new, more secure location." More details on new security measures will be forthcoming.

As for the leak itself, Sony says that all personal data was not encrypted but was located "behind a very sophisticated security system" which apparently was unable to prevent the infiltration. Credit card data was encrypted and there is still no evidence that such data has been stolen. That's according to Sony, of course, and it goes against the numerous stories that have surfaced about sudden credit card fraud, including an incident with 1UP contributor Steve Watts. It's possible these occurrences are coincidental; it's difficult to say with any degree of certainty that they are a direct result of the PSN breach.

If you have not yet taken any steps to secure your credit or debit card, you'll want to do so soon. There's no direct way to see which card was attached to your PSN account so Sony recommends either checking your account statements or searching your PSN account's email address for anything sent by "[email protected]," which will contain the first four and last four digits of the credit card you've used on PSN.

Among the data stolen in the attack was your PSN login and password, so your password will be a key thing to change. That's currently impossible with PSN down, but as a part of a new firmware update, users will be required to change their account password. No further details about the update were shared. Sony promises they are coming "shortly."

Earlier today the first lawsuit stemming from the incident was filed against Sony in California.

[Veno]

Hey guys, how do you think the password change will work? Will you just have to input a new pw or will you have to confirm it with your old one?

From the day I made my account, I kept it on auto-login, and I have since forgotten my pw. I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one too.

[brunoafh]

If you have to input your old password I'm sure there will be a "forgot password" option somewhere that will send it to your e-mail.

[BRIK]

Earlier today the first lawsuit stemming from the incident was filed against Sony in California.

Americans and their lawsuits Its not like its Sony's fault.

[AppleQueso]

Earlier today the first lawsuit stemming from the incident was filed against Sony in California.

Americans and their lawsuits Its not like its Sony's fault.

That lawsuit was over the fact that Sony waited 6 days to disclose what was going on.