PSN back online after data breach. You must change passwords [see post 1] - Page 8

Tod · 13-05-2011, 09:26

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Originally Posted by Hom3r

My XBL friends reckon that this has cost Sony the US market, what with the LG lawsuit and PS3 import ban.

So could be US hackers be behind this because of this?

This whole situation must be very damaging to Sony - in the present economic climate you have to ask yourself how a company can stop trading for this amount of time and not put itself into problems.

Stephen · 13-05-2011, 09:33

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Originally Posted by Tod

This whole situation must be very damaging to Sony - in the present economic climate you have to ask yourself how a company can stop trading for this amount of time and not put itself into problems.

It won't be that bad for them. Its not like its their only source of income lol. Sony makes lots of many from many different markets.

pabscars · 13-05-2011, 09:44

The one thing that's getting on my nerves with Sony is the uncertainty, constantly quoting "in a few days", well it's been a few days since the last blog update so what next,,,, "another few days"

Why they cant just say by a fixed date your online MP with be back online (subject to change) instead of all this carrot dangling nonsense, it gives me the right hump.

Come on Sony get your thumb from out your butt and at least give us multiplayer back.

Tod · 13-05-2011, 11:36

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Originally Posted by pabscars

The one thing that's getting on my nerves with Sony is the uncertainty, constantly quoting "in a few days", well it's been a few days since the last blog update so what next,,,, "another few days"

Why they cant just say by a fixed date your online MP with be back online (subject to change) instead of all this carrot dangling nonsense, it gives me the right hump.

Come on Sony get your thumb from out your butt and at least give us multiplayer back.

They are in a no win situation. No doubt the hackers are waiting for the date as well.....which is why it will probably just come back without immediate notice.

broadbandking · 13-05-2011, 12:07

I am really gutted but I am enjoying some single playing time, Fifa is getting a right bashing.

Ravenheart · 13-05-2011, 12:49

Could this be Sony's new self aware PSN server box?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmQ5LsNMXZ4

Tod · 13-05-2011, 13:53

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Originally Posted by Ravenheart

Could this be Sony's new self aware PSN server box?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmQ5LsNMXZ4

Haha, that will sort those hackers out!

craigj2k12 · 13-05-2011, 14:50

http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news...For-Developers

maybe back soon

mrmistoffelees · 13-05-2011, 16:14

I neeeeeeeeed KZ3 mp so badly

Chrysalis · 13-05-2011, 18:33

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Originally Posted by Tod

They are in a no win situation. No doubt the hackers are waiting for the date as well.....which is why it will probably just come back without immediate notice.

yeah I feel for sony somewhat as they will almost certianly be targeted when it comes back online and if it doesnt hold out it could prove fatal as no company will tolerate constant attacks -> outages as a circle.

Tezcatlipoca · 15-05-2011, 03:18

Phased restoration has begun.

PS3 system software version 3.61 is now available, via the PS3 directly or the PlayStation website.

This version will force you to change your PSN password, once PSN is back up.

"PlayStation Network Restoration Begins"

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Originally Posted by PlayStation.com

Sony Computer Entertainment introduces increased security measures ahead of PSN service restoration.

Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) and Sony Network Entertainment International (SNEI, the company) will today begin a phased restoration by region of PlayStation Network and Qriocity services. The phased restoration will be on a country by country basis beginning in the Americas, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and the Middle East.

The first phase of restored services for North America and Europe will include:

Sign-in for PlayStation Network and Qriocity services, including the resetting of passwords.

Restoration of online gameplay across PlayStation 3 and PSP.

Playback rental video content, if within rental period, of PlayStation Store Video Store on PS3, PSP and Media Go.

Q Music Unlimited, for current subscribers, on PS3 and PC.

Access to third party services such as VidZone and MUBI.

'Friends' category on PS3, including Friends List, Chat Functionality, Trophy Comparison, etc.

PlayStation Home.

mrmistoffelees · 15-05-2011, 06:14

Update done wonder what time we'll get psn back

Stephen · 15-05-2011, 07:50

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Originally Posted by mrmistoffelees

Update done wonder what time we'll get psn back

Could be anytime between now and the 31st May lol.

In the USA it is being switched on state by state.

Ravenheart · 15-05-2011, 07:53

Just done update, wonder what time it will stir from it's slumber.

Stephen · 15-05-2011, 07:57

As I said above it's a staggered activation and the update is just to get people ready. It could still be days away.