A Welcome Back Program Arranged by Sony for PSN Users
For almost a month, access to networked features on Sony's PlayStation 3 games consoles has been switched off as the hacked PlayStation Network has not allowed players to log in.
In addition, credit and debit card numbers and expiration dates (but not credit card security codes) for about 12,700 non-U.S. customers that were in an "outdated" database from 2007, and about 10,700 direct debit records listing bank account numbers of customers in Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, and Spain may have been stolen, the statement said.
Sony has since made considerable enhancements to the data security, including updating and adding advanced security technologies. Additional software monitoring and penetration and vulnerability testing has also been conducted. There will also be increased levels of encryption and additional firewalls.
Players face a forced software update and password reset - and many more complex elements of the network are still switched off - but it will be a welcome return for some users.
To encourage its customers to come back to the service, Sony had already announced a "Welcome Back" program that includes 30 days of free access to PlayStation Plus, 30 days of free access to Music Unlimited by Qriocity, as well as free identity theft monitoring from Debix, and a promise of free downloads in the future. Sony has not yet offered specifics on the last promise.
In a video message to customers, Hirai said all PS3 customers must change their PSN and Qriocity account passwords upon their return.
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For almost a month, access to networked features on Sony's PlayStation 3 games consoles has been switched off as the hacked PlayStation Network has not allowed players to log in.
In addition, credit and debit card numbers and expiration dates (but not credit card security codes) for about 12,700 non-U.S. customers that were in an "outdated" database from 2007, and about 10,700 direct debit records listing bank account numbers of customers in Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, and Spain may have been stolen, the statement said.
Sony has since made considerable enhancements to the data security, including updating and adding advanced security technologies. Additional software monitoring and penetration and vulnerability testing has also been conducted. There will also be increased levels of encryption and additional firewalls.
Players face a forced software update and password reset - and many more complex elements of the network are still switched off - but it will be a welcome return for some users.
To encourage its customers to come back to the service, Sony had already announced a "Welcome Back" program that includes 30 days of free access to PlayStation Plus, 30 days of free access to Music Unlimited by Qriocity, as well as free identity theft monitoring from Debix, and a promise of free downloads in the future. Sony has not yet offered specifics on the last promise.
In a video message to customers, Hirai said all PS3 customers must change their PSN and Qriocity account passwords upon their return.
Read More...
http://news.cnet.com/8301-31001_3-20062983-261.html
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