Originally Posted by wwe (Post 35224058)

have the hackers got everyone details who goes on the psn?

Originally Posted by MSE

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Should I be worried about my card details?

Financial Fraud Action (FFA), which represents card firms, says Sony is due to pass it the details of all card numbers that may have been stolen, which FFA will then distribute to banks and building societies.

FFA says this is standard procedure after a hack.

It therefore says anyone who has entered their card number on the PlayStation network does not need to contact their provider as firms will cancel many cards automatically.

FFA adds in a statement: "Customers should keep a close eye on their account for any unusual activity – if they spot any they should contact their bank or card company.

"If anyone is the innocent victim of fraud they will get their money back from their bank or card company."

Sony is not certain that credit card details have been stolen but states on its website: "While there is no evidence credit card data was taken we cannot rule out the possibility.

"To be on the safe side we are advising your credit card number (excluding security code) and expiration date may also have been obtained."

What about my passwords?

Names, addresses, PlayStation log-in details and email addresses are also thought to have been taken by the hackers.

FFA is therefore also advising users to change passwords for all their accounts, be it a bank or email account, if it is the same as they use on PlayStation.

And what about ID fraud?

Playstation users also need to be alert to the threat of identity theft, according to credit reference agency Equifax.

It says fraudsters only need three items of personal information to be able to steal an individual's identity.

If you're worried, you can check your credit report to identify whether fraudsters try to open accounts in your name (see the Credit Rating guide to check for free).

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Originally Posted by ICO

27 April 2011

Response to data breach involving Sony’s PlayStation Network

An ICO spokesperson said:

The Information Commissioner’s Office takes data protection breaches extremely seriously. Any business or organisation that is processing personal information in the UK must ensure they comply with the law, including the need to keep data secure.
We have recently been informed of an incident which appears to involve Sony. We have contacted Sony and will be making further enquiries to establish the precise nature of the incident before deciding what action, if any, needs to be taken by this office.

Originally Posted by Chrysalis (Post 35225184)

I learned a while back if you know someone has the capability to either DDOS you to death or knows what he is doing in regards to security compromise then dont mess them about, just ignore them as you dont want their focus. Nothing is 100% secure, its impossible. The best in the world if focused will get in to anything.

Originally Posted by Stuart (Post 35225218)

With due respect, your situation is a little different to Sony's. The sites you run probably have little interest for hackers. When they hack Sony, not only do they get the prestige (amongst the hacker networks) of hacking a major corporation, but there is also the draw that they can potentially access tens of millions of credit card details.

In short, if you ignore a hacker, he or she will probably go away. If Sony does, word will get round and it'll actually attract more hackers.

Originally Posted by broadbandking (Post 35225456)

great another weekend with out a bit of online action after a long day of resting in the garden.