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Old 28-04-2011, 01:39   #31
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re: PSN back online after data breach. You must change passwords [see post 1]

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have the hackers got everyone details who goes on the psn?
Nobody seems to know for definite. Could be some, could be all, which is why it is best to assume they have your details and take appropriate precautions.
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Old 28-04-2011, 04:37   #32
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re: PSN back online after data breach. You must change passwords [see post 1]

MoneySavingExpert - PlayStation users' data stolen in hack: what should you do?

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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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---------- Post added at 03:37 ---------- Previous post was at 03:04 ----------

New Q&A from Sony:

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/...city-services/
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The legal repercussions have started - Link
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Old 28-04-2011, 17:08   #34
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re: PSN back online after data breach. You must change passwords [see post 1]

I see the American's are first to sue anything not tied down again lol

But then again even if Sony had brilliant network security and it was a hard job for any hacker to gain access, whether its .htaccess or whatever, the American's would sue anyways :P

Hell they would sue if there was a pin point stain on a case of a PS3. "I am suing Sony for the sum of $100,000 because the stain distressed my son and the whole family".
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re: PSN back online after data breach. You must change passwords [see post 1]

Statement from the Information Commissioner's Office

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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.
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re: PSN back online after data breach. You must change passwords [see post 1]

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.
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Old 29-04-2011, 16:32   #37
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re: PSN back online after data breach. You must change passwords [see post 1]

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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.
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.
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re: PSN back online after data breach. You must change passwords [see post 1]

Another update...

28th April - Q&A #2
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re: PSN back online after data breach. You must change passwords [see post 1]

Claims now circulating on a number of sites that the database of credit card details is up for sale

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re: PSN back online after data breach. You must change passwords [see post 1]

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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.
I have had a lot of attention in the past, a network I ran was subject to over 30gigabit DDOS that lasted for weeks and got press attention, the guy eventually went on the run from the FBI as well as I wasnt the only victim. He is now in jail.

Anyone big or small can be a victim.

I have also been subject to other attacks although much weaker and managed to persuade those attackers to stop.

It was the co-operation of above.net and a couple of other upstream providers who were willing to filter out the traffic based on data I passed on that allowed me and my colleagues to keep services online during the large attack. They all did this at no cost surprisingly so was very nice of them, as the amount of traffic filtered must have ran into 100's of terabytes. Although we could have kept services online without filtering the costs wouldnt have been viable. Someone on our behalf one of our users retalliated as well against the dns servers controlling his botnets as he had a weakpoint, this also gave us about 2 days reprieve whilst he rerouted his dns. Apparently it was the first time someone had managed to kill his botnet and the attacks were short after he recovered and moved onto another target, but by then it was too late for him and we knew his address.

The same rules applies to anyone or company really and that is dont think you invincable in the online world and be careful of who you upset.

as an added note the sites were not web sites and were direct competition to the attacker.
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any news when we likley to be back on?
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Old 30-04-2011, 01:25   #42
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Looking from the updates some parts will be running from next week Wednesday, great another weekend with out a bit of online action after a long day of resting in the garden.
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re: PSN back online after data breach. You must change passwords [see post 1]

Announcement from the Sony press conference this morning

http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2011/...ble-this-week/

It details some of the changes to their security systems and also announces their "Welcome Back" Program

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• 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.
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I think that is a pretty good offer of free services for the downtime. The 30 days PSN and Qriocity for those subscribed was pretty much a must do, but to give all users free PSN + and some free content is a pretty good sweetner.
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great another weekend with out a bit of online action after a long day of resting in the garden.
luckily for me and some of the rest of you guys we have both ps3's and 360's
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