Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Major security vulnerability discovered for PlayStation Network, lock up your PS3s


Details are still sparse (and primarily in Japanese), but our Tokyo bureau just let us know that Sony's announced a fairly severe security vulnerability on the PlayStation Network, which would actually allow an attacker to access your account, personal information, and Wallet -- but not your credit card on file -- as well as change your password. Damn. More on this as it develops; in the mean time, keep a close eye on that account.

Update: More information is on the US PS3 site. Apparently the issue has been resolved and "security is restored." Thanks, luckydude76.

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/27/major-security-vulnerability-discovered-for-playstation-network/

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Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Major security vulnerability discovered for PlayStation Network, lock up your PS3s


Details are still sparse (and primarily in Japanese), but our Tokyo bureau just let us know that Sony's announced a fairly severe security vulnerability on the PlayStation Network, which would actually allow an attacker to access your account, personal information, and Wallet -- but not your credit card on file -- as well as change your password. Damn. More on this as it develops; in the mean time, keep a close eye on that account.

Update: More information is on the US PS3 site. Apparently the issue has been resolved and "security is restored." Thanks, luckydude76.

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/27/major-security-vulnerability-discovered-for-playstation-network/

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