US PlayStation Network users (and those getting their streaming goodness from Qriocity) already know how Sony plans to protect their identity, thanks to a 12 month bundled subscription to Debix's AllClear ID Plus service, but European gamers will have to wait a little longer. The European PlayStation Blog has confirmed that a "very similar" scheme is in the works, but will take a little longer to announce.
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European PlayStation Network anti-fraud protection “close”
Sony CEO apologizes for PSN breach: Free identity theft protection detailed
Sony CEO Howard Stringer has published a public letter of apology for the PlayStation Network hack crisis, announcing the first aspect of Sony's promised compensation for US PSN users and Qriocity subscribers. Sony is offering 12 months subscription to Debix's AllClear ID Plus service, which includes monitoring and surveillance of potential fraudulent activity, priority access to identity theft restitution services, and a $1m identity theft insurance policy per user.
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Data Security Expert: Sony Knew It Was Using Outdated Software Before PSN Breach
Sony versus hackers continues and the company may now be more hot water based on revelations from the latest testimony to Congress on Wednesday. A data security expert from Purdue University, Dr. Gene Spafford told Congress that security experts knew Sony was still using outdated versions of the Apache Web server software, which did not have a firewall installed.
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Anonymous denies Sony PSN “We are Legion” calling card
Hacking collective Anonymous has reportedly denied being responsible for planting a file seemingly incriminating itself in the PlayStation Network hack, suggesting that instead the group has been framed by whoever completed the exploit and stole millions of user records and credit card data. Kazuo Hirai, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sony Computer Entertainment America, had told a US subcommittee investigating data theft that the file - named Anonymous and containing the phrase "We are Legion" - was discovered on one of the hacked Sony Online Entertainment servers.
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Sony Responds to the House of Representatives Hearing on Data Theft
The attack on Sony's Playstation Network is getting serious attention from the U.S. House of Representatives today, as the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade held a hearing today. The subject? “The Threat of Data Theft to American Consumers.” Sony had declined to appear at the hearing, but Kazuo Hirai, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sony Computer Entertainment America, has sent in written responses to questions posed by the subcommittee. We have followed the PSN story very closely, as Sony has struggled to deal with the "very carefully planned, very professional, highly sophisticated criminal cyber attack" on its network.
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Sony opts out of Data Theft congressional hearing
Sony may know all about the dangers of data theft, but the company has declined to testify at an imminent US Congressional hearing on just that topic. "The Threat of Data Theft to American Consumers" is the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade's topic this Wednesday, but Sony declined an invite citing "an ongoing investigation." However, the company will be providing responses to questions posed by the subcommittee regarding the PlayStation Network data breach.
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Sony Online Entertainment Offline During Hacker Investigation
Ruh roh! Looks like Sony might again be suffering from security breakdown fever. I'm sure you're aware of the PlayStation Network debacle that's recently soured the early afternoon activities of thousands of gamers across the world - if not, take a peek at SG Comics from this morning: it'll explain everything. Then today's attack appears to have targeted Sony Online Entertainment and 12,700 credit card numbers may well be being used to purchase electronics by villains!
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SG Comics Presents: PlayStation Network Outage
The PlayStation Network outage looks to be resolved soon with the latest response from Sony stating that services will start coming back this week. Many PSN subscribers were upset with the situation, both frustrated at Sony’s delay in response and at the hackers responsible. However, many couldn’t help but aim their anger at Sony, with reports claiming 1 out of 5 would switch to the Xbox. Nonetheless, will Sony’s response be enough for PSN subscribers and will they be able to regain trust? For both panels of this week’s comic, continue after the cut.
SlashGear Weekly Roundup Video – May 1, 2011
This week was heavy on developments in the smartphone location tracking controversy that now involves not only Apple and Google, but all six major players in mobile platforms including Microsoft, Nokia, HP, and RIM. Not only are there class-action lawsuits, but Congress is also stepping in with the House Committee on Privacy seeking some answers. Another topic heavy with new developments was Sony’s PlayStation network outage, which continues to leave its over 70 million subscribers without service and possibly with compromised personal information and credit card data. For the full list and video, continue after the cut.
PlayStation Network and Qriocity back online from this week; Compensation detailed
Sony has confirmed that it will begin a phased restoration of PlayStation Network and Qriocity streaming services this week, rolling out region by region, and bringing back newly-strengthened online gaming, music downloads, PlayStation Home access and more. Meanwhile Sony has also detailed its “complimentary offering and “welcome back” appreciation program” with which it hopes to sooth frustrated PSN users.
PlayStation Network And Qriocity Services Questions And Answers
Sony's PlayStation Network breach saga continues, having left customers without PSN service for over a week and now with possibly compromised credit card information. Sony claims the credit card information is encrypted, but that doesn't stop claims that the hackers have gotten to it and already offering it up for sale. There are surely many many questions PSN users have for Sony, and in response they have posted a Q&A list yesterday and one more today.
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PlayStation Network credit card data reportedly up for sale warn security experts
Sony's PlayStation Network headaches continue, with security researchers claiming that the hackers who broke into the company's databases are offering to sell credit card numbers stolen from PSN users. Trend Micro threat researcher Kevin Stevens, reports the NYTimes, says that not only are the hackers seeking in excess of $100,000 for the database - which Sony has insisted is encrypted, but which other security experts warn may too have been infiltrated - but that they even offered it back to Sony.
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