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Do you think that these supposed 'hackers' actually have any information to sell, or that that they are just trolling?
My bet is the latter.
My bet is the latter.
Fanboys will defend "their" console until the day they grow up and realize you can be tolerant of all consoles and respectful. I mean look at the Socom fanboys, honestly worst online game I've played in a long time and yet there is a rabid following on their forums stating how awesome the game is b.c. it's a SONY exclusive. Just a bigger and bigger shitstorm for SONY, I feel bad but kinda don't because it's their own fault.
in before zealot fanboys shouting its never Sony's fault. Even if it isn't it doesn't make me feel better either.
The creditcard info was separately encrypted, so you could steal it along with everything else in the database, but you can't decrypt it easily. Ironically much harder to hack than sony's hardware key. Sony could have had at least a simple encryption on the user data though, instead of storing it in plaintext. Even random people at home encrypt their hard drives with simple encryption to protect against identity theft if their computers are ever stolen.
This does not bode well for all involved if this is true. Sony really fucked up, but the story is going to keep getting worse before it gets better.
There's no way that chat log is fake. Those guys know what they're talking about, and if it is true, then yes, Sony really doesn't give a fuck about anything. This reeks of laziness and some sort of false sense of invulnerability.
What the fuck is wrong with them? Do they think something as large as PSN could never be a target? WTF?
Fuck PSN.
What the fuck is wrong with them? Do they think something as large as PSN could never be a target? WTF?
Fuck PSN.
sony should have taken down psn when hackers first explained that it was possible to take the personal data which was in December if they did that the whole mess would have been prevented
They have the CVC codes, dont kid yourself. My info has been stolen and used on sites that require CVC codes in order to check out. Cancel now and set up other safeguards for your data.
Damn, I was hoping for..
"We got your personal data just to fuck Sony over and are now deleting it"
...from Anon or someone.
This is a fucking ballache. I hate to say it, but does anyone else worry this could be a pretty killer blow for Sony. I mean PSN revenue is gonna plummet even when it comes back and a lack of trust will make their uphill struggle even harder.
Dang.
"We got your personal data just to fuck Sony over and are now deleting it"
...from Anon or someone.
This is a fucking ballache. I hate to say it, but does anyone else worry this could be a pretty killer blow for Sony. I mean PSN revenue is gonna plummet even when it comes back and a lack of trust will make their uphill struggle even harder.
Dang.
Read some articles earlier that as of last night there have been no reports from mastercard, or amex (didn't specifiy visa) that credit cards numbers have been stolen or used. I'm not to sure how to properly post links but if you google it you will find those articles.
even though sony is at fault for this,we keep on straying away from who really needs to pay out and who is also at fault
....the people who got the data.....I really hope the people who are selling this go to jail and pay.
....the people who got the data.....I really hope the people who are selling this go to jail and pay.
I called my bank and changed my debit card number, so I'm in the clear. I guess they still have the rest of my personal information, but what good is identity theft without a card number?
I probably shouldn't have said that.
I probably shouldn't have said that.
Not to fuel the fires or anything.
But did anyone notice how none of this ever happens to nintendo? No downtime or security breaches ever.
I guess friend codes were a good afterall.
But did anyone notice how none of this ever happens to nintendo? No downtime or security breaches ever.
I guess friend codes were a good afterall.
EVERY month I go over my CC bill....stuff happens.
People can steal you card from debit machine, other websites, key loggers on your PC. My buddies RBC card was stolen and he barely uses it, they spent $1,5000 in Vancouver with a duplicate card or seomthing. I work at a Credit Union and we are not that big roughly 12,000 members, and every so often there are people getting their debit card information stolen, some cases effect 100-150 members at a time just from using their card around town, they don't black list the debit card companies or try to sue them.
@CLFresh
In some instances yes in others, no. I love my PS3 and I am upset about the whole ordeal as I now have to get a new CC (not a big deal) but to blame Sonly 100% is retarded, do homes and cars get 100% blame when people brake into them? Sony was not handing this info out, it was stolen.
My brother loves Socom and he is in no way a Sonly fanboy and owns no other SOCOM titles. I played a round and it wasn't my cup of tea but I've played some shitty games in my days and SOCOM is not the worst, not even close. I played offline and it was playable and I can see why people would like it.
People can steal you card from debit machine, other websites, key loggers on your PC. My buddies RBC card was stolen and he barely uses it, they spent $1,5000 in Vancouver with a duplicate card or seomthing. I work at a Credit Union and we are not that big roughly 12,000 members, and every so often there are people getting their debit card information stolen, some cases effect 100-150 members at a time just from using their card around town, they don't black list the debit card companies or try to sue them.
@CLFresh
In some instances yes in others, no. I love my PS3 and I am upset about the whole ordeal as I now have to get a new CC (not a big deal) but to blame Sonly 100% is retarded, do homes and cars get 100% blame when people brake into them? Sony was not handing this info out, it was stolen.
My brother loves Socom and he is in no way a Sonly fanboy and owns no other SOCOM titles. I played a round and it wasn't my cup of tea but I've played some shitty games in my days and SOCOM is not the worst, not even close. I played offline and it was playable and I can see why people would like it.
Well this is going to be fun monitoring my accounts for the next few months for suspicious activity. I completely blame Sony for this breach of security. I've already had my identity stolen once, and I don't want to go through this again.
@phunkypazon
Me too, just to be safe. I'm not sure if they're gonna mess with information from the asian region but i'm not taking chances
Me too, just to be safe. I'm not sure if they're gonna mess with information from the asian region but i'm not taking chances
@phunkypazon
Me too, just to be safe. I'm not sure if they're gonna mess with information from the asian region but i'm not taking chances
Me too, just to be safe. I'm not sure if they're gonna mess with information from the asian region but i'm not taking chances
@Sexy
Eh. The clean up will cost them a pretty penny but I don't think it will stop anyone from giving Sony money. The people want their videogames.
Now here in the states people are kinda meh on the hole issue (if they're informed at all) with a few exceptions. In Europe I hear they're losing their shit.
Eh. The clean up will cost them a pretty penny but I don't think it will stop anyone from giving Sony money. The people want their videogames.
Now here in the states people are kinda meh on the hole issue (if they're informed at all) with a few exceptions. In Europe I hear they're losing their shit.
Already ordered my new debit card. Good f'n luck, suckers.
Also, seriously considering never taking my PS3 online again. All it takes is one time to break my trust.
Also, seriously considering never taking my PS3 online again. All it takes is one time to break my trust.
If the hackers truly did contact Sony, wouldn't Sony have information on them and be able to track them down?
This is why I cancelled my cards, legally changed my name and moved to a new city without leaving a fowarding adress.
I weep for the people that think this is only sony's fault. I know some people are stupid but that is down right retarted to think.
@Xzyliac
"Now here in the states people are kinda meh on the hole issue..."
If there is one thing I'm certain of, it's that we in the States are NEVER "meh" when it comes to a good hole.
"Now here in the states people are kinda meh on the hole issue..."
If there is one thing I'm certain of, it's that we in the States are NEVER "meh" when it comes to a good hole.
The situation sucks. But that header made me lol. Nice work Jim! I just got off the phone with my bank. My new card will be arriving in a few days. As for my address, if anyone wants to drop by I'd be happy to play them in a game of MvC3 or SSFIV since PSN is down.
wow, this whole mess is making me contemplate selling my ps3, games are one thing but security is whole different ball game. If hackers still got access to the core system, what more can sony do without a new system.
So can we even protect ourselves from this potential identity theft at this point? is there anything I can do? I just juhope they aren't going through and selling by last name alphabetical... I would go pretty early as I am a B last name :(
http://www.psxextreme.com/ps3-news/8976.html this is a link to a site reporting on my earlier post about mastercard and american express. Wonder why jim doesn't post information like this?
I am going to have a heart attack I really am. I stoped being pissed at sony and now I am just scared and panicked. Mainly because I CAN'T CANCEL MY DEBIT CARD!!!! I live in college and it's the only source of income. I can't get another card for 3 months!!!!!!
Maybe if they had CHARGED for their online service like XBL they would have had the damn money to upgrade thier security....apparently "Free" is gonna cost some PS3 owners a WHOLE lot more than they bargained for
@sayword
Yeah. I've had my CC info all over the interwebz because of XBL for five years now. Go take a shower, son. You're done.
@ eric rogers
Just order a new card.
Yeah. I've had my CC info all over the interwebz because of XBL for five years now. Go take a shower, son. You're done.
@ eric rogers
Just order a new card.
Mastercard
I just called Mastercard and they are aware of the "PS3" incident but have not seen anything out of the ordinary from anyone's credit cards yet. She said once they do see activity, as they are watching for it, they will begin cancelling cards who has used the PSN. Untill then though they just sit back and pretty much wait she said. Thats what we do at work, if a terminal has been breached and a single card was skimmed, we cancel every card that used that terminal and issue new onces, looks like MasterCard is doing that as well.
I upgraded my card anyways so I get a new card anyways in a few days but this is good news as nothing has happened yet.
I just called Mastercard and they are aware of the "PS3" incident but have not seen anything out of the ordinary from anyone's credit cards yet. She said once they do see activity, as they are watching for it, they will begin cancelling cards who has used the PSN. Untill then though they just sit back and pretty much wait she said. Thats what we do at work, if a terminal has been breached and a single card was skimmed, we cancel every card that used that terminal and issue new onces, looks like MasterCard is doing that as well.
I upgraded my card anyways so I get a new card anyways in a few days but this is good news as nothing has happened yet.
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