Sony locks 93,000 PSN and SOE accounts via ‘massive’ hack attempt

Sony’s not having a respectable morning. As well as having to recall 1.6 million Bravia TVs, additionally it is been forced to temporarily lock 93,000 customers out in their PSN and Sony Online Entertainment accounts. You won’t be surprised by the explanation: an attempt by hackers to “test a big set of sign-in IDs and passwords” against Sony’s network database. The various affected accounts showed “additional activity just before being locked” and are being investigated. At the flip-side, Sony’s Chief Information Security Officer, Philip Reitinger, stressed that almost all of the hackers’ details led to failed logins and at least mastercard details aren’t in peril. Users are being told to expect an email if they have been affected, if you want to contain further instructions. Has Sony finally realized the worth of timely communication?

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