Sony Online Entertainment and PlayStation Networks Hacked, 93, 000 Accounts Compromised

[InfoSec News <alerts () infosecnews org>]

http://www.inquisitr.com/149788/sony-online-entertainment-and-playstation-networks-hacked-93000-accounts-compromised/

By James Johnson
The Inquisitr
October 12, 2011

Sony chief security officer Philip Reitinger warned Sony Entertainment 
Online customers and PlayStation Network users on Tuesday night that 
their accounts may have been compromised after a hack led to 93,000 
accounts being compromised.

Sony announced that all 93,000 accounts have been locked to prevent 
further hacks.

The company says they have noticed “additional activity” in a few 
accounts and they are currently checking their network for rogue access.

Sony officials say everyone will have to undergo a mandatory password 
change process the next time they log in while SOE customers must 
undergo additional steps to ensure the safety of the network.

At this time hacking initiative Anonymous has not claimed credit for the 
recent attack, while regular Sony hacking group LulzSec has been ruled 
out following various arrests of members in their group.

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