The end is nigh? The end is here!

Desire.

Leeg17 wrote: »

It's up Tuesday, apparently.

http://blip.tv/file/5080907

Meh! That's ages away. :mad:

minotour

Latest industry rumours suggest the CC data was comprimised and is being sold online, highly recommend cancelling the cards lads.

matt-dublin

Someone needs to change the thread title... It's been 11 days!!

I think I remove my cc details a few weeks ago but I can't remember!

Tommy_NDX

Is it just cards that were currently stored on PSN that may have been taken? Or any card that was ever used.:eek:

matt-dublin

Current cards i believe, if you remove the details legally they have to as well.

It also depends where the servers were that were hacked, IE if it was a US/Jap server I don't think European customers need worry too much as there is EU regulations about storing euro financial data outside of Europe.

I have two PSN accounts, one US and one Euro and I only got the emails about the US account not the Euro where i had my cc details.

Information they're likely to have:
CC Number
Exp Date
Full Name
DOB
Full Address
Potentially Mother's maiden name (security question etc)
email address
passwords

The bigger concern here is not credit card fraud, it would be identity theft. IE someone could potentially pretend to be you with all of these details and use you're identity to order new credit cards, loans, mortgages etc.

Doesn't happen too much in ireland/europe but happens quite a lot in the US. (i think the reason why it doesn't happen in ireland as much is because people have historically been sceptical about putting financial info online)

matt-dublin

Actually, Just got this in my Euro account:

sony europe wrote:

Valued PlayStation Network/Qriocity Customer:

We have discovered that between April 17 and April 19, 2011, certain PlayStation Network and Qriocity service user account information was compromised in connection with an illegal and unauthorized intrusion into our network. In response to this intrusion, we have:
Temporarily turned off PlayStation Network and Qriocity services;
Engaged an outside, recognized security firm to conduct a full and complete investigation into what happened; and
Quickly taken steps to enhance security and strengthen our network infrastructure by re-building our system to provide you with greater protection of your personal information.
We greatly appreciate your patience, understanding and goodwill as we do whatever it takes to resolve these issues as quickly and efficiently as practicable.

Although we are still investigating the details of this incident, we believe that an unauthorized person has obtained the following information that you provided: name, address (city, state/province, zip or postal code), country, email address, birthdate, PlayStation Network/Qriocity password and login, and handle/PSN online ID. It is also possible that your profile data, including purchase history and billing address (city, state, zip), and your PlayStation Network/Qriocity password security answers may have been obtained. If you have authorized a sub-account for your dependent, the same data with respect to your dependent may have been obtained. While there is no evidence that credit card data was taken at this time, we cannot rule out the possibility. If you have provided your credit card data through PlayStation Network or Qriocity, to be on the safe side we are advising you that your credit card number (excluding security code) and expiration date may have been obtained.

For your security, we encourage you to be especially aware of email, telephone, and postal mail scams that ask for personal or sensitive information. Sony will not contact you in any way, including by email, asking for your credit card number, social security, tax identification or similar number or other personally identifiable information. If you are asked for this information, you can be confident Sony is not the entity asking. When the PlayStation Network and Qriocity services are fully restored, we strongly recommend that you log on and change your password. Additionally, if you use your PlayStation Network or Qriocity user name or password for other unrelated services or accounts, we strongly recommend that you change them, as well.

To protect against possible identity theft or other financial loss, we encourage you to remain vigilant to review your account statements and to monitor your credit or similar types of reports.

We thank you for your patience as we complete our investigation of this incident, and we regret any inconvenience. Our teams are working around the clock on this, and services will be restored as soon as possible. Sony takes information protection very seriously and will continue to work to ensure that additional measures are taken to protect personally identifiable information. Providing quality and secure entertainment services to our customers is our utmost priority. Please contact us at eu.playstation.com/psnoutage should you have any additional questions.

Sincerely,
Sony Network Entertainment and Sony Computer Entertainment Teams



Sony Network Entertainment Europe Limited (formerly known as PlayStation Network Europe Limited) is a subsidiary of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Limited the data controller for PlayStation Network/Qriocity personal data

Kenno90

matt-dublin wrote: »

Actually, Just got this in my Euro account:

Ye every one is getting the same thing. Are you going to cancel your CC?

matt-dublin

no, i wouldn't think so.

they still need the security number off the back of it to be able to do much with it.

TBH, i only think the information was accessed, I don't think it was stolen.

Tommy_NDX

Thanks matt. The card I used once is gone anyway I was told. It's a long shot anyway as you said.

Nuri Sahin

Just finished the last mission speed run to get 100% on Ze Ballad of Gay L33G, now I want to really play multiplayer

beertons

i used her cc on it, and its always maxed out, so its f a used to them.

GEasy

God damn, I didn't mind the first two or three days of this outage. 2 weeks is just a joke. Not sorry for Sony in the slightest either, might give them the kick they need. PSN needs to be taken seriously by them from now on and give us what we want from it (Cross game chat et cetera)

Kenno90

LakesKeane wrote: »

God damn, I didn't mind the first two or three days of this outage. 2 weeks is just a joke. Not sorry for Sony in the slightest either, might give them the kick they need. PSN needs to be taken seriously by them from now on and give us what we want from it (Cross game chat et cetera)

Totally agree, didn't mind the first few days, ya know s-hit happens. But this long is a joke, and if it's back up on Tuesday then i won't be able to play it as i'll be back in college.

Leeg17

Warning, long post

"

SOME PLAYSTATION NETWORK AND QRIOCITY SERVICES TO BE AVAILABLE THIS WEEK
Phased Global Rollout of Services to Begin Regionally; System Security Enhanced to Provide Greater Protection of Personal Information.
Tokyo, May 1, 2011 – Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) and Sony Network Entertainment International (SNEI, the company) announced they will shortly begin a phased restoration by region of PlayStation®Network and Qriocity™ services, beginning with gaming, music and video services to be turned on. The company also announced both a series of immediate steps to enhance security across the network and a new customer appreciation program to thank its customers for their patience and loyalty.
Following a criminal cyber-attack on the company’s data-center located in San Diego, California, U.S.A., SNEI quickly turned off the PlayStation Network and Qriocity services, engaged multiple expert information security firms over the course of several days and conducted an extensive audit of the system. Since then, the company has implemented a variety of new security measures to provide greater protection of personal information. SNEI and its third-party experts have conducted extensive tests to verify the security strength of the PlayStation Network and Qriocity services. With these measures in place, SCE and SNEI plan to start a phased rollout by region of the services shortly. The initial phase of the rollout will include, but is not limited to, the following:
• Restoration of Online game-play across the PlayStation®3 (PS3) and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) systems
• This includes titles requiring online verification and downloaded games
• Access to Music Unlimited powered by Qriocity for PS3/PSP for existing subscribers
• Access to account management and password reset
• Access to download un-expired Movie Rentals on PS3, PSP and MediaGo
• PlayStation®Home
• Friends List
• Chat Functionality
Working closely with several outside security firms, the company has implemented significant security measures to further detect unauthorized activity and provide consumers with greater protection of their personal information. The company is also creating the position of Chief Information Security Officer, directly reporting to Shinji Hasejima, Chief Information Officer of Sony Corporation, to add a new position of expertise in and accountability for customer data protection and supplement existing information security personnel. The new security measures implemented include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Added automated software monitoring and configuration management to help defend against new attacks
• Enhanced levels of data protection and encryption
• Enhanced ability to detect software intrusions within the network, unauthorized access and unusual activity patterns
• Implementation of additional firewalls
The company also expedited an already planned move of the system to a new data center in a different location that has been under construction and development for several months. In addition, PS3 will have a forced system software update that will require all registered PlayStation Network users to change their account passwords before being able to sign into the service. As an added layer of security, that password can only be changed on the same PS3 in which that account was activated, or through validated email confirmation, a critical step to help further protect customer data.
The company is conducting a thorough and on-going investigation and working with law enforcement to track down and prosecute those responsible for the illegal intrusion.
“This criminal act against our network had a significant impact not only on our consumers, but our entire industry. These illegal attacks obviously highlight the widespread problem with cyber-security. We take the security of our consumers’ information very seriously and are committed to helping our consumers protect their personal data. In addition, the organization has worked around the clock to bring these services back online, and are doing so only after we had verified increased levels of security across our networks,” said Kazuo Hirai, Executive Deputy President, Sony Corporation. “Our global audience of PlayStation Network and Qriocity consumers was disrupted. We have learned lessons along the way about the valued relationship with our consumers, and to that end, we will be launching a customer appreciation program for registered consumers as a way of expressing our gratitude for their loyalty during this network downtime, as we work even harder to restore and regain their trust in us and our services.”
Complimentary Offering and “Welcome Back” Appreciation Program
While there is no evidence at this time that credit card data was taken, the company is committed to helping its customers protect their personal data and will provide a complimentary offering to assist users in enrolling in identity theft protection services and/or similar programs. The implementation will be at a local level and further details will be made available shortly in each region.
The company will also rollout the PlayStation Network and Qriocity “Welcome Back” program, to be offered worldwide, which will be tailored to specific markets to provide our consumers with a selection of service options and premium content as an expression of the company’s appreciation for their patience, support and continued loyalty.
• 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.
SNEI will continue to reinforce and verify security for transactions before resuming the PlayStation®Store and other Qriocity operations, scheduled for this month.
For more information about the PlayStation Network and Qriocity services intrusion and restoration, please visit http://blog.us.playstation.com or http://blog.eu.playstation.com/
About Sony Corporation
Sony Corporation is a leading manufacturer of audio, video, game, communications, key device and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. With its music, pictures, computer entertainment and on-line businesses, Sony is uniquely positioned to be the leading electronics and entertainment company in the world. Sony recorded consolidated annual sales of approximately $78 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010. Sony Global Web Site: http://www.sony.net/
About Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Recognized as the global leader and company responsible for the progression of consumer-based computer entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) manufactures, distributes and markets the PlayStation® game console, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system and the PlayStation®3 (PS3®) system. PlayStation has revolutionized home entertainment by introducing advanced 3D graphic processing, and PlayStation 2 further enhances the PlayStation legacy as the core of home networked entertainment. PSP is a handheld entertainment system that allows users to enjoy 3D games, with high-quality full-motion video, and high-fidelity stereo audio. PS3 is an advanced computer system, incorporating the state-of-the-art Cell processor with super computer like power. SCEI, along with its subsidiary divisions Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc., Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd., and Sony Computer Entertainment Korea Inc. develops, publishes, markets and distributes software, and manages the third party licensing programs for these platforms in the respective markets worldwide. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, SCEI is an independent business unit of the Sony Group."

TL;DR.

• Some PSN features back this week.
• You need to make a new pass to sign in.
• Free 30days psn plus for everyone (or extra 30 days if you already were psn plus member), and some free DLC (presumably a **** game)

Kersmash

Hang on, do we all have to make new accounts? are our old ones lost?

edit: i misread, you said new pass.

Leeg17

Nah, as part of the new security features we have to change our old PSN sign-in passwords before we can go online.

CORaven

GEasy

CORaven wrote: »

BS, Prince of Persia shouldn't be there !

Leeg17

It's 00:01, psn tomorrow? :)

Mr. Manager

Leeg17 wrote: »

It's 00:01, psn tomorrow? :)

As Billy Bob once said, "**** in one hand and wish in the other.... See which one fills up quicker" :P

Desire.

Leeg17 wrote: »

It's 00:01, psn tomorrow? :)

I sure hope so. I don't care about any gifts to say sorry or anything like that, I just want to play some Fifa and Black Ops.

Suspiria79

Desire. wrote: »

I sure hope so. I don't care about any gifts to say sorry or anything like that, I just want to play some Fifa and Black Ops.

Broaden your horizons a little more

Kenno90

Mentioned in the other thread, but the PSN is back in Japan.:o

Pity i'm back in college tomorrow:mad:

The Shtig

I usually sleep for a long time after a night out but after seeing the title I thought i went over board :P

Kenno90

The scary thing is, the 'about last night' thread is in serious danger of moving to the 2nd page :eek::eek:

hypermuse

getting well bored of playing single player games!!

Portal is good but well short!! gonna need some serious raping when we get our PSN back!

hypermuse

Leeg17 wrote: »

It's 00:01, psn tomorrow? :)

You LIED TO ME!!!!! :mad::mad::mad:

Sprrratt

Desire. wrote: »

I just want to play Black Ops...

Rather play with my balls

matt-dublin

id say it will be another few days again now that they've found another 22 odd million records have been stolen previously.

sierra117x

dunno if its been posted here but i thought it might lighten the mood and its mostly on topic

http://www.funnyjunk.com/funny_pictures/2062856/Bin+Laden/