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Just logged into my bank only to be welcomed with this:
at least they're keeping an eye out.
at least they're keeping an eye out.
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PSN Hack Update: FAQs in OP, Read before posting
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I don't think I agree. This is my current reaction and what it would have been if Sony did things "right".Castor Krieg said:
I wish this had happened:
Instead of this:
There's a third option. Sony telling us everything and data ends up being stolen. However, I would have acted fast and would feel way better.
Maastricht
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Don't you think that if someone manages such a big theft, they could do something smarter with it than what you're seeing right now?
Most of such things happen from someone working at a store copying the information. But hey, who knows there's some kind of underground circuit that this hacker is distributing the data to random people all over the world, very slowly, one by one ...
Credit cards that work without a PIN code like bank cards are inherently insecure, which is why they are getting PIN codes everywhere these days - I'd rather they hurry with that! Bank cards have had this like forever, and are moving to new types of chips. We have a Dutch system in the Netherlands called iDeal which is much safer (and cheaper), and I wish that became more common globally.
Anyway, I still doubt that credit card information has been compromised, but it doesn't hurt being careful which is why Sony asks you to be extra careful.
Without the security code (which I don't think is stored anywhere at all, no reason for that), I wonder if you can use it for anything other than offline purchases in places that still accept credit card payments without PIN.
Anyway, all of this sucks of course, no question about it.
Most of such things happen from someone working at a store copying the information. But hey, who knows there's some kind of underground circuit that this hacker is distributing the data to random people all over the world, very slowly, one by one ...
Credit cards that work without a PIN code like bank cards are inherently insecure, which is why they are getting PIN codes everywhere these days - I'd rather they hurry with that! Bank cards have had this like forever, and are moving to new types of chips. We have a Dutch system in the Netherlands called iDeal which is much safer (and cheaper), and I wish that became more common globally.
Anyway, I still doubt that credit card information has been compromised, but it doesn't hurt being careful which is why Sony asks you to be extra careful.
Without the security code (which I don't think is stored anywhere at all, no reason for that), I wonder if you can use it for anything other than offline purchases in places that still accept credit card payments without PIN.
Anyway, all of this sucks of course, no question about it.
Right guys changed all key passwords, dealt with cc. I'm okay now GAF aren't I, they would have to hack other major shopping sites to get access to my other secure data right?
Or should I be hiding out under the duvet with my laptop and mobile? Yes I'm going a bit OTT and really I feel like I don't know to extent of what information I should change even if stuff has different email addresses asociated with it.
Or should I be hiding out under the duvet with my laptop and mobile? Yes I'm going a bit OTT and really I feel like I don't know to extent of what information I should change even if stuff has different email addresses asociated with it.
mrklaw said:
check the email you use for psn for any mail from DoNotReply@ac.playstation.net it will tell you what you have used if you still have the emails. I used my debit card, but I was almost positive I took it off a while ago. I am still going to give my bank a call though just to be safe.
I'm almost certain that the CC I used with PSN was from an account I closed before I moved, so I THINK I'll be okay, but jeeze... still can't be certain.
Sucks to hear about people already getting hit with mysterious charges. If it turns out CC numbers WERE stolen, Sony is going to have a LOT to answer to. How were CC numbers not encrypted to the point of uselessness by an intruder? Were they plaintext? Why have they not come forward and admitted that peoples CCs may be compromised, so that their customers can better protect themselves?
Sucks to hear about people already getting hit with mysterious charges. If it turns out CC numbers WERE stolen, Sony is going to have a LOT to answer to. How were CC numbers not encrypted to the point of uselessness by an intruder? Were they plaintext? Why have they not come forward and admitted that peoples CCs may be compromised, so that their customers can better protect themselves?
Air Zombie Meat
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-viper- said:
It's a comedy site.
bitoriginal
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spats said:
Ever play DCUO? They did this to me too, because I didn't realise they would automatically withdraw the money without my consent having only put in a code on the box.
Hot Coldman
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HyperMusic said:
Your posts are bad and you should feel bad
ChackanKun
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Thank god I use a virtual CC that is linked with my bank account, and the CC that I used with my previous psn purchase already expired a month ago 
guys fyi
expiry dates mean nothing. ive had stuff taken out of an expired card (thT was in transition to a new one) and it was authorised
as long as the company has had an auth'd txn before expiry they allow it through
dont want to scare but that is not a get out of jail free card. keep vigilant
expiry dates mean nothing. ive had stuff taken out of an expired card (thT was in transition to a new one) and it was authorised
as long as the company has had an auth'd txn before expiry they allow it through
dont want to scare but that is not a get out of jail free card. keep vigilant
CoachKevin
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Nope.Vagabundo said:
JonathanEx
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BBC World Service's 'Have Your Say' show for the next half hour is on this mess. No joke.
Big news, this.
Big news, this.
teruterubozu
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The longer this drags, the more fucked Sony is. I can't believe they don't even have a projected date for resuming service.
Seraphis Cain
bad gameplay lol
JonathanEx said:
BBC reports on this.
US news reports on the Royal Wedding.
We're in Bizarro World, I tells ya.
given the media is reporting 77 million credit cards stolen is it any wonder. sony cant come out and debunk the number because they have no idea if it was all compromised
we had a 45 min news show in Australia focus on it and the Australian police have launched an investigation into sony and the hack
we had a 45 min news show in Australia focus on it and the Australian police have launched an investigation into sony and the hack
Hot Coldman
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JonathanEx said:
It feels weird... we have the wedding, Syria, Libya and the AV referendum to be talking about, and people are getting hung up on this?
Tell me how retarded the discussion gets please
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All over Australian news. Crazy.
teruterubozu
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Griffin said:
But it could be 77 million identities information.
http://www.vg247.com/2011/04/27/supposed-hacker-chat-logs-reveal-stunning-psn-security-lapses/
Not sure if this has been posted. Purportedly two "hackers" talking about how easy PSN was to get into and how CC information was stored.
Not sure if this has been posted. Purportedly two "hackers" talking about how easy PSN was to get into and how CC information was stored.
darkjedi187
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I got a notice the other day about a security breach on an old account and they at least offered me 3 months free credit monitoring. And all I got from somy was a crappy email. Also it must be big new when my wife comes home and tells me a if it was unknown to me.
Opus Angelorum
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Green Scar said:
Most people (including myself) are concerned more for their own safety/privacy than any current world affairs, no matter how upsetting they may be.
teruterubozu
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Choc said:
Until Sony can give exact numbers, they'll run with it.
Seraphis Cain
bad gameplay lol
Really though, I just want PSN back up. I have a feeling that it's going to be a while before things are completely back to normal. =/
JonathanEx
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I'm on the show.Green Scar said:
So, it starts well.
Hot Coldman
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Opus Angelorum said:
Well yeah, but I dunno, I feel like this will probably end up blowing over. I'm normally kinda pessimistic with this sort of thing but I feel like this won't be any near as big as it could.
I am eager to see exactly how much shit Sony gets into for this. Not like 'oh no, people don't like you and said nasty things about you', I'm on about hard punishment. I can see them getting away with only a scratch...
JonathanEx said:
Ahaha, great
Opus Angelorum
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JonathanEx said:
And can only get better!
joke
Hot Coldman
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Well, OK, I get that people are naturally interested in matters that affect them.
Am I undermining the importance of this? I think so. :lol
Am I undermining the importance of this? I think so. :lol
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