Sony’s PSN had barely been turned back on than it was yet again compromised – this time thanks to the astonishing oversight of requiring users to reset their passwords using the information which was already leaked to hackers.
The latest exploit is so obvious it is alarming that Sony did not think of it in spite of supposedly having teams of independent security experts audit its systems – to perform the compulsory password reset (from a computer), users require their PSN account email and their date of birth, both of which were already leaked in the original hack.
As all this information was known to hackers, in theory it could be used to compromise accounts again.
Sony had to take back down a large portion of its PSN services, in particular its password reset system, in response to the discovery. It has apparently since fixed the issue, originally brought to its attention by an independent third party.
However, there is no actual evidence that the exploit was used – admittedly not a very reassuring assurance.
Sony’s problems do not end there – the Japanese government is still blocking them from restoring PSN service in Japan, calling their explanations about their security measures “lacking” – a measure which angered many PSN users, but now looks increasingly justified.
Even where Sony has no legal impediment to its services, there is much to worry customers – prior to the latest hack, many users were expressing concern about its recently announced “free” identity protection package in fact being limited to 12 months, interpreted by some that they would now have to pay for full protection in future.
This almost like high school where the hackers are the bully and the weakling is PS3 just.
Get a pc, the security will be under your own hands, so you won’t be childish to blame anyone but yourself. U jelly I can afford to have a 1337 pc Brah?
Maybe not your account information, but there are way more hackers on PC on games, just sayin’. :/ Stupid fucking hackers
Actually, as long as the hackers don’t have your E-mail password, it wouldn’t do them any good in this case. Unless you are some kind of flaming dumbass who uses the same password for everything.
Well. with my xbox360 sure to get RROD soon, for the 4th time.. and PSN having some rather bad hacker troubles. it looks as if my ability to play games online has come to an end. but no worries, the end of the world is nigh. OH WAIT no its not D8. well im hopeful that the alien invasion of moe tentacle haired girls will save us from this horrible predicament.
No source= BULSHIT!!!