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PSN Hack Update: FAQs in OP, Read before posting
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fistwell_old
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Yeah i understand, was just being an ass.IonicSnake said:Haha. I'm just saying, even if they are very sure but not 100% then they can't say that they are. They can say that CC probably didn't leak or that there is no evidance of it, you know, like they are doing now.
Mama Robotnik
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Metalmurphy
Member
"well-educated guesses"Paches-EJ- said:
"SQL injection"
Can't stop laughing!
fistwell_old
Member
Fanboy plebe be a fickle mistress.Melchiah said:
That bitch.
fastford58
Member
I called my CC company just to let them know the lo-down. They were already aware of the situation and assured me that fraudulent charges are protected against by intrinsic insurances already existing on the card.
None of my financial institutions, non-spammy email accounts or anything like that share the same password as my PSN either.
No need to cancel or worry at this time.
None of my financial institutions, non-spammy email accounts or anything like that share the same password as my PSN either.
No need to cancel or worry at this time.
Treefingers
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This has nothing to do with the Geohot case as much as you'd like it to.Melchiah said:
Neuromancer
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Good for you man.Mama Robotnik said:
(Not sarcastic.)
darkhunger
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Have you ever bought anything expensive with a credit card at all? Most credit card companies have fraud prevention programs and lock the card if a large sum of money is spent at once, and forces the cardowner to call the CC company to confirm.MoneyLaunderer said:
I've had a misused stolen card before, and the people who stole the card decided to spend about $500 at Stop-n-Shop. That doesn't raise suspicions as much as buying Rolex watches do.
blazinglazers
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Dude. Seriously. I'm not looking to quote battle. I bolded the parts of the email that's most relevant to consumers. You know, the parts where Sony advises you that all of your info (possibly minus your cc security code?) has been compromised.FINALBOSS said:
Read what their legal department wrote. This is a giant corporation sending out an admission of guilt which has been carefully worded for maximum liability protection. It's your info at stake, if you wanna stick your head in the sand that's your call. Hopefully nothing will come of this, but I'm not taking that chance.
Commanche Raisin Toast
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hey_it's_that_dog said:
just as everyone shouldn't assume the worst either. only go by what you know, and until you know, don't act like you do.
this is why there is so much anger towards the media right now is because they're spinning this as hard as they can to stir up as much shit as possible.
arnoldocastillo2003
Member
Yo guys, any new news about the restoration of the PSN, there seems to be someone on GAF that knows something, can you please teases us a little bit please, whoever you are.
Melchiah said:
I wonder, are the people feverishly defending Sony throughout all of this, and telling strangers to not worry about their credit cards and bank accounts, perhaps the same people who were accusing GeoHot of fleeing the country and spending legal fund donations on a vacation, and donating to Sony via the PSN Store?
EricHasNoPull
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Sell it to me instead?Degen said:
I'm seriously in the market for a PSone!
MoneyLaunderer
Member
darkhunger said:
I understand the logic, but I guess if I was a hacker I'd be swinging for the fences instead of buying $500 worth of crap at a gas station. If I'm spending $500, I'm making it count because I'm probably going to get caught anyway. But you're right, they're trying to keep suspicions down. But with the attention this is getting, if these charges are PSN related, the person/people will be screwed anyway.
AgentChris
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Called Capital One to change the # on my CC and done. 3 minutes.
robotzombie
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Okay, I almost just had a panic attack, I thought my phone's Identity was stolen:
Just today, out of nowhere, my phone stops being able to send out text messages and phone calls. When I make a call, i get a message saying verizon wireless cant authenticate my call and if I keep having trouble, please dial some number.
It turns out its just something that Verizon does, I called them directly and they told me to do it and it fixed everything right up. But jeez, the fucking timing was the worst...
Also, I know I am an idiot and this is probably something obvious to everyone else and wouldn't worry a soul, but I figure I'd share my idiocy
Just today, out of nowhere, my phone stops being able to send out text messages and phone calls. When I make a call, i get a message saying verizon wireless cant authenticate my call and if I keep having trouble, please dial some number.
It turns out its just something that Verizon does, I called them directly and they told me to do it and it fixed everything right up. But jeez, the fucking timing was the worst...
Also, I know I am an idiot and this is probably something obvious to everyone else and wouldn't worry a soul, but I figure I'd share my idiocy
The Lamonster
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Goddamn! Fuck this shit. I want to beat people up in MK ASAP.LiK said:
RPGCrazied
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I haven't got the email yet, but I guess it takes a few days to push out that many emails. It doesn't matter though, its just a copy / paste job from the blog we've already read.
i'm not worried too much on my CC number , more on my identity. CC are easily replaceable and in canada you don't get charged for fraud use. Identity is a bit more difficult to change.
Still had to change my Main email account password(which was associated with PSn and had the same password after checking into it. It's probably the only duplicate password I had and it falls on this event damn.
Got my email today
Still had to change my Main email account password(which was associated with PSn and had the same password after checking into it. It's probably the only duplicate password I had and it falls on this event damn.
Got my email today
Knux-Future
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The Lamonster said:
Seriously. While I don't have MK I want to buy Arcana Hearts so bad... it's weird I passed on it before but with PSN down I want it.
Luckily, I have Senior Thesis work to get done so no gaming for me (although I did beat Portal 2 last night...)...until Friday. Shit better be fixed yo.
blazinglazers
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Why shouldn't you assume the worst here? Why do people keep saying this, what's the thought process? AT WORST consumers get informed that their personal info was been compromised, so they tighten up their personal security and get a new CC. What's that, an hour of their time for easy piece of mind? That's nothing compared to what could happen if the shit really hits the fan.Commanche Raisin Toast said:
Seriously, I'm completely baffled by some of the responses in here. Who cares if the media runs with this? Maybe the bad PR will force Sony to be forthcoming with more info or institute something like the extended warranty MS did in response to the RROD fiasco. There's literally no downside here.
robotzombie
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I have been responding to this situation with jokes:
My identity has been stolen. I don't even know who I am anymore
My identity has been stolen. I don't even know who I am anymore
UberTag
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I only have one credit card linked to my PSN account (identical username as my GAF and Xbox LIVE accounts, btw); it has a restricted spending limit and has remained secure with no mystery charges over a number of years.
While I am changing some critical passwords, I am NOT doing anything with my credit card simply as a litmus test to gauge whether my credit card details are floating around somewhere.
I will be monitoring my online statement daily and if any mysterious charges surface then at least I will know that credit card details were indeed compromised as opposed to the nebulous "may have been but probably not" that's floating around. This card has been used responsibly so a phantom charge could only emanate from Sony's hacked database and nowhere else.
While I am changing some critical passwords, I am NOT doing anything with my credit card simply as a litmus test to gauge whether my credit card details are floating around somewhere.
I will be monitoring my online statement daily and if any mysterious charges surface then at least I will know that credit card details were indeed compromised as opposed to the nebulous "may have been but probably not" that's floating around. This card has been used responsibly so a phantom charge could only emanate from Sony's hacked database and nowhere else.
Ickman3400
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The Lamonster said:
Don't get too hopeful yet. They said they would have "some services" up within a week. That doesn't necessarily include online play.
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CcrooK said:
I haven't seen any suspicious on the account the card is on.
darkhunger
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I doubt the hackers would actually be the ones using the cards... Usually what happens is the info gets sold/given to others. That protects the hackers/identity thieves from being traced.MoneyLaunderer said:
My brother's card was rejected at point of purchase once at a Best Buy when he was buying a laptop and the CC company immediately called him and asked him if he was actually purchasing the computer. They said two days previous he had bought $200 worth of gas cards at a gas station and that they are the first place CC thieves go 'cause it's self-serve transactions--no verification of ID needed. And of course gas cards are easy as fuck to sell.MoneyLaunderer said:
Edit: But you should know the ins-and-outs of fraud, judging by your name!
arnoldocastillo2003
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snap0212 said:
HAHAHAHA no dude, seriously, there seems to be a user in GAF, not me of course, that works for sony computer entertainment, don´t know who he is and logically i´ll never know, but who knows maybe he comes out with something new.
Captain Tuttle
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Sony's honor. That has to be protected.blazinglazers said:
I agree with you 100%
get2sammyb
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Nothing suspicious on my card either. I replaced it anyway just in case. Bank was surprisingly good -- irritating issue, but problem was solved in all of about 90 seconds to be honest.
kurtrussell
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The Lamonster said:
Ask the hackers?
Goodacre0081
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are we able to change our login pass through us.playstation.com/psn or do we have to wait for sony to sort this out first?
not knowing if your CC deets are compromised must be the worst, im glad I have only used pre-paid card so far. seriously this is turning into another clock fiasco Apocalyps3.net
not knowing if your CC deets are compromised must be the worst, im glad I have only used pre-paid card so far. seriously this is turning into another clock fiasco Apocalyps3.net
Zomba13
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So far no suspicious activity on my accounts or my debit card (yet).
Even though my passwords for other things were different than my PSN password I've taken this opportunity to mix them up and enable all the extra verification stuff (like the google thing with the authenticator). I'm thinking I'll have to cancel/get a new debit card but I'm still hoping it hasn't been compromised and everyone who's card has been has just been a coincidence (probably not but I can hope).
Really sucks and has taught me not to trust things with my debit/credit card details, seems no matter how big the company is they can still fail to protect your shit.
Even though my passwords for other things were different than my PSN password I've taken this opportunity to mix them up and enable all the extra verification stuff (like the google thing with the authenticator). I'm thinking I'll have to cancel/get a new debit card but I'm still hoping it hasn't been compromised and everyone who's card has been has just been a coincidence (probably not but I can hope).
Really sucks and has taught me not to trust things with my debit/credit card details, seems no matter how big the company is they can still fail to protect your shit.
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