moshock
03-27-08, 02:00 AM
http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/27/major-security-vulnerability-discovered-for-playstation-network/
Major security vulnerability discovered for PlayStation Network, lock up your PS3s
Our Tokyo bureau just let us know that Sony's announced a fairly severe security vulnerability on the PlayStation Network, which would actually allow an attacker to access your account, personal information, and Wallet -- but not your credit card on file -- as well as change your password. Damn. More on this as it develops; in the mean time, keep a close eye on that account.
moshock
03-27-08, 02:02 AM
More details...
http://www.us.playstation.com/News/ConsumerAlerts
Notice to PLAYSTATIONŽNetwork Users
We have found out that there has been a possibility of unauthorized access to personal information on the PLAYSTATIONŽStore through PCs, a content download service of the PLAYSTATIONŽNetwork. Although unlikely, it is possible that the passwords of a small percentage of PLAYSTATION Network users may have been changed through unauthorized access, making it possible to view users' personal information and/or use the Wallet for the PLAYSTATION Store. PLAYSTATION Network accounts do not display entire credit card numbers, so any unauthorized access to your PLAYSTATION Network account is very unlikely to compromise your credit card number.
We have taken immediate measures to rectify this issue and system security is restored.
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. In order to verify that your account is intact, we strongly suggest that PLAYSTATION Network users sign in to the service. If you can successfully sign in with your pre-set password, your account is not affected by this incident.
joeblow
03-27-08, 02:17 AM
Trolling thread title... if you can get on your PSN you are not affected by this.
instantpop
03-27-08, 02:37 AM
Trolling thread title...
Most likely just misinterpreted.
like.no.other.
03-27-08, 03:34 AM
It's safe now..... Change the title.
SK3_OWENS
03-27-08, 06:10 AM
The sky is falling!!!.....the sky is falling!!!.....
PJ_Rage
03-27-08, 07:41 AM
actually thats some good info to post. its nice for people to actualy let others know what is going on or what happened. the thread title could be a little less dramatic but it catches your attention. i wouldnt have known about this had it not been posted here. So thanks to the OP i have been updated.+1