sony shuts down playstation network indefinitely

[Geor!]

I just reinstated my Netflix account and I have to say that this is quite shitty. Why in the hell would they require you to sign into the PSN when I'm already signing into my Netflix account?!

[jdgregory84]

I just reinstated my Netflix account and I have to say that this is quite shitty. Why in the hell would they require you to sign into the PSN when I'm already signing into my Netflix account?!

Watched Netflix yesterday on my roommates PS3. Not sure what the problem is that y'all are having.

[Geor!]

Watched Netflix yesterday on my roommates PS3. Not sure what the problem is that y'all are having.

Makes you sign into the PSN before the movie will play. It starts to buffer then hits about 33% and won't go any further.

[A+]

Watched Netflix yesterday on my roommates PS3. Not sure what the problem is that y'all are having.

ive been watching netflix since this whole fiasco. it keeps asking to log in to psn, just hit "go back" or whatever it is and wait for netflix to load. it still works.

[Tx Redneck]

2.2 Million Credit Card Numbers From PlayStation Network May Be Up for Sale

[Spector93]

I seen on the news Sony got hacked again.... This time it was people over seas info got popped.

http://www.mybanktracker.com/bank-news/2011/05/03/sony-hacked-246-million-users-compromised/

[Geor!]

ive been watching netflix since this whole fiasco. it keeps asking to log in to psn, just hit "go back" or whatever it is and wait for netflix to load. it still works.

Not for me, it doesn't. Appears that only select individuals are able to use some sort of workaround, judging by certain discussions I have read.

[CexMashean]

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/05/04/...epresentatives/

Today, the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce held a hearing in Washington, DC on “The Threat of Data Theft to American Consumers.”

Kazuo Hirai, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sony Computer Entertainment America, submitted written answers to questions posed by the subcommittee about the large-scale, criminal cyber-attack we have experienced. We wanted to share those answers with you (click here).

In summary, we told the subcommittee that in dealing with this cyber attack we followed four key principles:

1. Act with care and caution.
2. Provide relevant information to the public when it has been verified.
3. Take responsibility for our obligations to our customers.
4. Work with law enforcement authorities.

We also informed the subcommittee of the following:

* Sony has been the victim of a very carefully planned, very professional, highly sophisticated criminal cyber attack.
* We discovered that the intruders had planted a file on one of our Sony Online Entertainment servers named “Anonymous” with the words “We are Legion.”
* By April 25, forensic teams were able to confirm the scope of the personal data they believed had been taken, and could not rule out whether credit card information had been accessed. On April 26, we notified customers of those facts.
* As of today, the major credit card companies have not reported any fraudulent transactions that they believe are the direct result of this cyber attack.
* Protecting individuals’ personal data is the highestpriority and ensuring that the Internet can be made secure for commerce is also essential. Worldwide, countries and businesses will have to come together to ensure the safety of commerce over the Internet and find ways to combat cybercrime and cyber terrorism.
* We are taking a number of steps to prevent future breaches, including enhanced levels of data protection and encryption; enhanced ability to detect software intrusions, unauthorized access and unusual activity patterns; additional firewalls; establishment of a new data center in an undisclosed location with increased security; and the naming of a new Chief Information Security Officer.

We told the subcommittee about our intent to offer complimentary identity theft protection to U.S. account holders and detailed the “Welcome Back” program that includes free downloads, 30 days of free membership in the
PlayStation Plus premium subscription service; 30 days of free service for Music Unlimited subscribers; and extending PlayStation Plus and Music Unlimited subscriptions for the number of days services were unavailable.

We are working around the clock to have some PlayStation Network services restored and we’ll be providing specific details shortly. We hope this update is helpful to you, and we will continue to keep you posted as we work to restore our network and provide you with both the entertainment and the security you deserve.

[clevelandkid]

Glad I never bought anything on PSN. Any word on what the free downloads will be?

[Slowhand]

Well shit, I'm glad I cancelled the credit card they have on file for me and never got around to using my new one.

[CexMashean]

Same here. Credit Card i have on file with them is being issued with a new number.

[Rafa]

yep...cancelled and getting a new card, also changed my password for my email as well. Took me awhile to figure out which card I used for PSN.

[Osiris]

My card that the had on file was cancelled back in December anyway. No problems here

[ZYouL8R]

Are we able to sign in now? I tried to sign in to see which CC I had on file but of course I couldn't.

[Geor!]

Are we able to sign in now? I tried to sign in to see which CC I had on file but of course I couldn't.

I haven't heard yet. They said they would have it partially operational in one week last Tuesday (actually, they said it in a matter of factly manner, twice last week). Guess the Japs have a longer week than we do.