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PlayStation Network Attacked by Hackers, Data Stolen

Messaggio da nylanderfan » 28 apr 2011, 15:06

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Posted April 28, 2011 04:59 AM by Nayan Ashra

PlayStation 3 slimSony have released information on the hack into the PlayStation Network. The stolen data includes your name, address (city, state, zip), country, email address, birthdate, PlayStation Network/Qriocity password and login, and handle/PSN online ID. They also said that it is also possible your profile data, including your purchase history and billing address (city, state, zip), and your PlayStation Network/Qriocity security answers may have been obtained.

Sony said that there is no evidence that credit card information has been compromised, but that users may want to be cautious and change your details. A later release has confirmed that credit card information was stored in a separate table which was encrypted.

Sony have asked all PSN users to remain vigilant about phishing scams which ask for personal information including your Social Security Number as they will never send emails or postal mail asking for such information. Sony have contacted credit agencies on behalf of their users and recommend that they remain vigilant for any form of unauthorized payments made on their accounts.

To remedy the situation Sony have taken down the whole network for refurbishment and rebuilding. They have also moved to a new secure data center indicating that the original hack may have been a physical intrusion into their current data center.

To contact SCEA, you can call 1-800-345-7669 for further information.
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Messaggio da nylanderfan » 2 mag 2011, 8:46

Some PlayStation Network Services to Return This Week

Posted May 1, 2011 11:50 PM by Webmaster


PlayStation 3 slimPatrick Seybold, Senior Director of Corporate Communications and Social Media at Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA), has issued a press release detailing the region-by-region return of several key PlayStation Network and Qriocity services this week. As expected, a variety of enhancements have been made to system security, including automated software monitoring and configuration management, enhanced data protection and encryption, early detection software, and additional firewalls.

Extending an olive branch to consumers, the company is also launching a worldwide appreciation program dubbed "Welcome Back." The program will provide users with select PlayStation entertainment content for free (via download), 30-days of free PlayStation Plus service, 30-days of free Qriocity Music Unlimited service, and additional benefits that will be detailed in the coming weeks.

Seybold's full press release reads as follows:

Some PlayStation Network and Qriocity Services to be Available This Week

Tokyo, May 1, 2011 – Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) and Sony Network Entertainment International (SNEI, the company) announced they will shortly begin a phased restoration by region of PlayStation®Network and Qriocity™ services, beginning with gaming, music and video services to be turned on. The company also announced both a series of immediate steps to enhance security across the network and a new customer appreciation program to thank its customers for their patience and loyalty.

Following a criminal cyber-attack on the company's data-center located in San Diego, California, U.S.A., SNEI quickly turned off the PlayStation Network and Qriocity services, engaged multiple expert information security firms over the course of several days and conducted an extensive audit of the system. Since then, the company has implemented a variety of new security measures to provide greater protection of personal information. SNEI and its third-party experts have conducted extensive tests to verify the security strength of the PlayStation Network and Qriocity services. With these measures in place, SCE and SNEI plan to start a phased rollout by region of the services shortly. The initial phase of the rollout will include, but is not limited to, the following:

Restoration of Online game-play across the PlayStation®3 (PS3) and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) systems (this includes titles requiring online verification and downloaded games)
Access to Music Unlimited powered by Qriocity for PS3/PSP for existing subscribers
Access to account management and password reset
Access to download un-expired Movie Rentals on PS3, PSP and MediaGo
PlayStation®Home
Friends List
Chat Functionality

Working closely with several outside security firms, the company has implemented significant security measures to further detect unauthorized activity and provide consumers with greater protection of their personal information. The company is also creating the position of Chief Information Security Officer, directly reporting to Shinji Hasejima, Chief Information Officer of Sony Corporation, to add a new position of expertise in and accountability for customer data protection and supplement existing information security personnel. The new security measures implemented include, but are not limited to, the following:

Added automated software monitoring and configuration management to help defend against new attacks
Enhanced levels of data protection and encryption
Enhanced ability to detect software intrusions within the network, unauthorized access and unusual activity patterns
Implementation of additional firewalls

The company also expedited an already planned move of the system to a new data center in a different location that has been under construction and development for several months. In addition, PS3 will have a forced system software update that will require all registered PlayStation Network users to change their account passwords before being able to sign into the service. As an added layer of security, that password can only be changed on the same PS3 in which that account was activated, or through validated email confirmation, a critical step to help further protect customer data.

The company is conducting a thorough and on-going investigation and working with law enforcement to track down and prosecute those responsible for the illegal intrusion.

"This criminal act against our network had a significant impact not only on our consumers, but our entire industry. These illegal attacks obviously highlight the widespread problem with cyber-security. We take the security of our consumers' information very seriously and are committed to helping our consumers protect their personal data. In addition, the organization has worked around the clock to bring these services back online, and are doing so only after we had verified increased levels of security across our networks," said Kazuo Hirai, Executive Deputy President, Sony Corporation. "Our global audience of PlayStation Network and Qriocity consumers was disrupted. We have learned lessons along the way about the valued relationship with our consumers, and to that end, we will be launching a customer appreciation program for registered consumers as a way of expressing our gratitude for their loyalty during this network downtime, as we work even harder to restore and regain their trust in us and our services."
Complimentary Offering and "Welcome Back" Appreciation Program

While there is no evidence at this time that credit card data was taken, the company is committed to helping its customers protect their personal data and will provide a complimentary offering to assist users in enrolling in identity theft protection services and/or similar programs. The implementation will be at a local level and further details will be made available shortly in each region.

The company will also rollout the PlayStation Network and Qriocity "Welcome Back" program, to be offered worldwide, which will be tailored to specific markets to provide our consumers with a selection of service options and premium content as an expression of the company's appreciation for their patience, support and continued loyalty.

Central components of the "Welcome Back" program will include:

Each territory will be offering selected PlayStation entertainment content for free download. Specific details of this content will be announced in each region soon.
All existing PlayStation Network customers will be provided with 30 days free membership in the PlayStation Plus premium service. Current members of PlayStation Plus will receive 30 days free service.
Music Unlimited powered by Qriocity subscribers (in countries where the service is available) will receive 30 days free service.

Additional "Welcome Back" entertainment and service offerings will be rolled out over the coming weeks as the company returns the PlayStation Network and Qriocity services to the quality standard users have grown to enjoy and strive to exceed those exceptions.

SNEI will continue to reinforce and verify security for transactions before resuming the PlayStation®Store and other Qriocity operations, scheduled for this month.

For more information about the PlayStation Network and Qriocity services intrusion and restoration, please visit http://blog.us.playstation.com or http://blog.eu.playstation.com/

About Sony Corporation

Sony Corporation is a leading manufacturer of audio, video, game, communications, key device and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. With its music, pictures, computer entertainment and on-line businesses, Sony is uniquely positioned to be the leading electronics and entertainment company in the world. Sony recorded consolidated annual sales of approximately $78 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010. Sony Global Web Site: http://www.sony.net/

About Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Recognized as the global leader and company responsible for the progression of consumer-based computer entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) manufactures, distributes and markets the PlayStation® game console, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system and the PlayStation®3 (PS3®) system. PlayStation has revolutionized home entertainment by introducing advanced 3D graphic processing, and PlayStation 2 further enhances the PlayStation legacy as the core of home networked entertainment. PSP is a handheld entertainment system that allows users to enjoy 3D games, with high-quality full-motion video, and high-fidelity stereo audio. PS3 is an advanced computer system, incorporating the state-of-the-art Cell processor with super computer like power. SCEI, along with its subsidiary divisions Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc., Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd., and Sony Computer Entertainment Korea Inc. develops, publishes, markets and distributes software, and manages the third party licensing programs for these platforms in the respective markets worldwide. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, SCEI is an independent business unit of the Sony Group.


There is still no official report on exactly what the massive security intrusion entailed, why the network was down for so long, or what personal consumer information was obtained.

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Messaggio da nylanderfan » 16 mag 2011, 18:29

Hanno riattivato il PSN...allelujaaaaaaaaa :pope: :pope:
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PlayStation Network Customer Appreciation Program Detailed

PlayStation 3 slimPosting on the official PlayStation Blog, SECA Senior Director of Corporate Communications and Social Media Patrick Seybold has outlined the forthcoming "Welcome Back" appreciation program designed for members who were affected by the recent PSN outages. The program will allow PSN customers to select two free PS3 games from a list of five titles (alternatively, PSP owners can select two PSP downloadable games), receive a weekend of free movie rentals, 30-60 days of free PlayStation Plus membership, 100 free virtual items on PlayStation Home, and more.

Posted by Patrick Seybold // Sr. Director, Corporate Communications & Social Media
May 16, 2011

Now that some PlayStation Network and Qriocity services have been restored and you're once again enjoying online gaming and entertainment, we're happy to provide details about the "Welcome Back" appreciation program for customers in North America. We developed the program as an expression of our gratitude for your patience, support and continued loyalty during the service outage. From all of us at PlayStation, thank you and welcome back!

This package will be made available to all existing registered PlayStation Network and Qriocity users in North America (US and Canada), and will be made available shortly after we have fully restored the service. More specific details about these offers and eligibility requirements will be posted as the services go live.

All PlayStation Network customers can select two PS3 games from the following list. The games will be available for 30 days shortly after PlayStation Store is restored and can be kept forever.

Dead Nation
inFAMOUS
LittleBigPlanet
Super Stardust HD
Wipeout HD + Fury

For PSP owners, you will be eligible to download two PSP games from the following list. The games will be available for 30 days shortly after PlayStation Store is restored and can be kept forever.

LittleBigPlanet (PSP)
ModNation Racers
Pursuit Force
Killzone Liberation

Other benefits include:

A selection of "On Us" rental movie titles will be available to PlayStation Network customers over one weekend, where Video Service is available. Those titles will be announced soon.
30 days free PlayStation Plus membership for non PlayStation Plus subscribers.
Existing PlayStation Plus subscribers will receive an additional 60 days of free subscription.
Existing Music Unlimited Premium Trial subscription members will receive an additional 30 days of free premium subscription.
Additional 30 days + time lost for existing members of Music Unlimited Premium/Basic subscription free of charge for existing Premium/Basic members.
To welcome users Home, PlayStation Home will be offering 100 free virtual items. Additional free content will be released soon, including the next addition to the Home Mansion personal space, and Ooblag's Alien Casino, an exclusive game.

We'd like to thank all of our publishing and development partners who've contributed to the Welcome Back program, including Bigbig Studios, Codeglue, Digital Leisure, Guerilla Games, Heavy Water, Housemarque, Lockwood, Loot, Mass Media, Media Molecule, SCE Cambridge Studios, SCE Studio Liverpool, SCE San Diego Studios, and Sucker Punch Productions. We couldn't have created such a compelling package without them!

As a reminder, you will be able to access the above content shortly after services are fully restored. We are doing everything we can to make that happen as soon as possible. Please visit the following sites for more information about the Welcome Back program in Europe and Latin America. Thank you again for your support!

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=6428
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Re: PlayStation Network Attacked by Hackers, Data Stolen

Messaggio da Swissfan » 18 mag 2011, 18:12

Per l'europa, non ci sarà Super Stardust HD ma un episodio di Racket & Clank. Penso prenderò Dead Nation, gli altri li ho già o non mi interessano.
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Messaggio da Swissfan » 19 mag 2011, 1:20

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Re: PlayStation Network Attacked by Hackers, Data Stolen

Messaggio da Il_Thierry » 23 mag 2011, 17:07

Ma vale anche per la Svizzera?
Quindi si possono scegliere due giochi gratuiti da quella lista? Ho capito bene? :pardon:

Gli unici seri mi sembrano i primi due o ev. per divertirsi diversamente un episodio che dicevi tu Swiss...

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Messaggio da nylanderfan » 23 mag 2011, 17:15

Per la Svizzera l'offerta sarà leggermente diversa ma si ci sarà sempre un gioco da scaricare gratuitamente.
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Messaggio da Il_Thierry » 23 mag 2011, 17:20

Uno e non due?
E non si sa ancora cosa si potrà scegliere quindi? :D

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