Sony confirms PlayStation Network & Qriocity hacking
Sony officials hinted the possibility of hackers accessing users' personal details including password and credit card number. Sony said that it had hired a security firm to conduct a "full and complete investigation" to the matter. The statement released by Sony informed the PlayStation Network and Qriocity users that their credit card number (excluding security code) and expiration date may have been obtained by the hackers.
"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, zip), country, email address, birth date, 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."
The PlayStation Network is Sony's online gaming and sales service and Qriocity, which uses PlayStation network infrastructure, provides audio and video services.
Sony
said
that
they
are
working
day
and
night
to
solve
the
issue
as
soon
as
possible.
In
response
to
the
hacking
attempt,
Sony
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*Temporarily
turned
off
PlayStation
Network
and
Qriocity
services
*
Engaged
an
outside,
recognized
security
firm
to
conduct
a
full
and
complete
investigation
into
what
happened
*
Quickly
took
steps
to
enhance
security
and
strengthen
the
network
infrastructure
by
re-building
the
system
to
provide
user
with
greater
protection
of
personal
information.
Also, Sony informed users to be aware of email, telephone, and postal mail scams that ask for personal or sensitive information. Sony informed the users that the company will not contact them in any way, including by email, asking for their credit card number, social security number or other personally identifiable information.
Moreover, Sony recommended PlayStation Network and Qriocity users to change their password when the services are fully restored, review their account statements and to monitor credit reports.
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