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BreakABone
04-26-2011, 04:23 PM
I know a handful of you on the site own PS3, so this is a PSA, but also an update.

For the past week or so, PSN has been down. And Sony has been pretty mum on the subject. I've enjoyed it because nothing like seeing internet fans snap!

But they posted this on the site today
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/04/26/update-on-playstation-network-and-qriocity/

And knowing that you had a potential breach of personal information for over a week and not informing your consumers is just terrible business IMO.

But won't condemn them, just wanting people who use PSN to know so that when the servers do come back online, they could change their information. And perhaps double check your credit card statements.
manasecret
04-26-2011, 11:25 PM
Thanks for the heads up. I had heard PSN was down, but hadn't heard of the security breach. I took their advice and put a fraud alert with the credit unions.
Fox 6
04-27-2011, 12:51 AM
Pretty freaky stuff.
gekko
04-27-2011, 01:54 AM
They have said they only found out about the personal information yesterday, and released the information today.
BreakABone
04-27-2011, 12:23 PM
They have said they only found out about the personal information yesterday, and released the information today.

Yeah, that came after the initial announcement though, and after the thread was posted.
KillerGremlin
04-27-2011, 04:08 PM
They have said they only found out about the personal information yesterday, and released the information today.

Of course they did. And why would Sony - the company that put hidden root kits that installed without user's permission or awareness on numerous audio CDs - lie about this?

There's been a lot of anecdotal reports floating around that people who use PSN have had compromised credit cards during the past week. Whether it is coincidence, straight up BS, or the truth...it still does not change the fact that the personal information should have been better protected.

http://southparkstudios.mtvnimages.com/images/shows/southpark/vertical_video/season_14/sp_1411_clip07.jpg

We're sorry.
Blix
04-27-2011, 11:00 PM
I'm just so glad that I never used my credit card on their PSN Store. I was THIS close to buying the Scott Pilgrim game on PSN. Now I'll just buy those cards at GameStop and use them. And I'm Glad that they are making improvements to their service.
Typhoid
04-28-2011, 04:49 AM
As far as a reason for unavailability, sabotage and theft is a pretty decent reason.

It's things like this that make me not trust merging my technology with my ability to control my money.
TheSlyMoogle
04-29-2011, 08:47 AM
PSN... Can we pull over and get some dinner? I at least like to be wined and dined before you FUCK ME!
BreakABone
04-29-2011, 05:56 PM
http://www.gamepro.com/article/news/219132/u-s-dept-of-homeland-security-investigating-psn-breach/

Seems like HomeLand Security is getting in on this party.
BreakABone
05-01-2011, 11:12 AM
http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/01/psn-outage-plus-qriocity-free/

-Sony will start restoring services this week
-Everyone gets a free month of PSN Plus
-Free Content
-They are sorry
Fox 6
05-01-2011, 11:49 AM
Penny Arcade

http://art.penny-arcade.com/photos/i-8Wvvm6p/0/L/i-8Wvvm6p-L.jpg
BreakABone
05-02-2011, 06:10 PM
Seems like Sony can't catch a break during this whole ordeal

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-05-02/sony-online-games-division-is-shut-down-in-second-network-attack.html

A potential second attack
Combine 017
05-02-2011, 09:21 PM
Conspiracy Theory:
Microsoft is responsible.
It could happen. :p
thatmariolover
05-04-2011, 04:40 PM
I don't think Sony is handling this well at all.
Typhoid
05-04-2011, 07:02 PM
I don't think Sony is handling this well at all.

What do you expect them to do?
Someone sabotaged them.

They clearly need to make improvements to security on all fronts after this, and that will obviously take some time. It won't just be a 2 day layover and then a "Well, that was neat" sort of speech.
thatmariolover
05-04-2011, 07:33 PM
What do you expect them to do?
Someone sabotaged them.

They clearly need to make improvements to security on all fronts after this, and that will obviously take some time. It won't just be a 2 day layover and then a "Well, that was neat" sort of speech.

I mean more on a PR front. They handled it like crap. But the truth is, it's a terrible situation to be in, and there's not a lot of good that can be said about it. So maybe they just figure they're safer keeping their mouths shut.
Blix
05-09-2011, 10:06 PM
May 31st.
http://ps3.ign.com/articles/116/1166810p1.html

Now I really think this is taking too long. When the system comes back up online it better be flawless and extremely monitored. There's rumors Anonymous will try to hack it once again as soon as it comes back up.
BreakABone
05-10-2011, 01:19 PM
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/05/10/psn-restoration-timeline-update/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=psn_restoration_051011

And non-update update that it will be a few more days.
Jason1
05-10-2011, 08:57 PM
I just want to be able to play Portal on my PC, the way it was meant to be played. Not to mention I cant play co-op whatsoever. There isnt a workaround for the PC version that comes with the PS3 version being tied to the PSN account, is there?
Blix
05-14-2011, 11:18 PM
Update! New Firmware 3.61. Change of password mandatory and information on how the process of bringing the PS3 back up will be done.

http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/14/playstation-network-restoration-begins-first-phase-includes-onl/

*Second update* Check your state. If it's green then it has PSN.

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/05/14/play-on-%E2%80%93-psn-restoration-begins-now/
Blix
05-15-2011, 10:22 AM
So it's up. The PSN store is till not up, I think everything else is. So I haven't been able to get every single freebie that will be mine with that plus month. I'm getting eager to get my hard-waited freebies. XD
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/05/14/play-on-%E2%80%93-psn-restoration-begins-now/
Typhoid
05-15-2011, 06:00 PM
What type of freebies?

Also, I'm totally okay with the fact they were only down for a month. As long as they keep the online to being free. I think it would be a little selfish and spoiled for anyone to bitch and complain towards Sony about not having their online up fast enough when they're not paying for it. I'd gladly take 11 free months of online, and not have it for 1 month every year rather than paying to be able to play every month.
Blix
05-15-2011, 07:57 PM
Someone said it best in joystiq.com: "I don't feel entitled to anything from Sony but I think it'd be nice if they gave us something for our patience" more or less. And some of the things (I think PS3 Themes) said they were free for the PSN Plus subscribers. I'll see all the things that are free for plus users and grab them. The fact that the store is the only thing still left down makes me think they're checking all that out to not give away a horrendous amount of freebies, which is fine with me.
BreakABone
05-15-2011, 08:48 PM
Someone said it best in joystiq.com: "I don't feel entitled to anything from Sony but I think it'd be nice if they gave us something for our patience" more or less. And some of the things (I think PS3 Themes) said they were free for the PSN Plus subscribers. I'll see all the things that are free for plus users and grab them. The fact that the store is the only thing still left down makes me think they're checking all that out to not give away a horrendous amount of freebies, which is fine with me.

Sony isn't giving this stuff away because people were patience, they are giving it away because they need the good will.

Honestly, most people, are pissed about the security breach, which got picked up by a ton of major news networks and sites. This is a way to get people back to using their service and serves as a free ad for PSN +
Jason1
05-15-2011, 11:01 PM
Gah finally! Downloading update now.
Blix
05-16-2011, 12:31 AM
Sony isn't giving this stuff away because people were patience, they are giving it away because they need the good will.

Honestly, most people, are pissed about the security breach, which got picked up by a ton of major news networks and sites. This is a way to get people back to using their service and serves as a free ad for PSN +
Well, good will, loyalty, patience... in the end, they're just trying to do something so that their customers feel better. And what I quoted was from memory, I can't be bothered to look for that thing since it's weeks old. I just wanted to express that you can't really feel entitled to anything, specially since the service is free. The only thing they owed people was an apology.
BreakABone
05-16-2011, 04:11 PM
The States haven't been mentioned before, but the welcome back program for Europe

Allows you to pick 2 of the following

LittleBigPlanet
Infamous*
Wipeout HD/Fury
Ratchet and Clank: Quest for Booty
Dead Nation*

http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2011/05/16/details-of-the-welcome-back-programme-for-scee-users-2/

And our offerings

Dead Nation
inFAMOUS
LittleBigPlanet
Super Stardust HD
Wipeout HD + Fury
Blix
05-18-2011, 11:17 PM
Is the PS Store up yet so we can claim these games? It is not up for me. I just wanted to know if it'll go up in some areas first or if it's still not restored.
Ginkasa
05-19-2011, 12:20 AM
I imagine the PS Store is still down while they figure the logistics of everyone downloading these games. I also imagine their trying to ascertain what will be available during this free PS+ period.
BreakABone
06-03-2011, 01:11 PM
Just as an update, back, all features.

And free games are now available.
Blix
06-04-2011, 07:41 PM
Just as an update, back, all features.

And free games are now available.

And there are more people downloading their games than the system can handle.
BreakABone
06-05-2011, 10:36 AM
And there are more people downloading their games than the system can handle.

Happens.

Was able to nab Ratchet and Quest: Quest for Booty (which is criminally short), LittleBigPlanet, Dead Nation and Wipeout HD
Blix
06-05-2011, 01:59 PM
I downloaded Dead Nation and Infamous. If anyone wants to play online, let me know.
Jason1
06-05-2011, 05:17 PM
What are the best 2 games to get? I am currently downloading Infamous right now, cant decide which of the others to get. I have never played any of them, even little big planet.
BreakABone
06-05-2011, 10:42 PM
What are the best 2 games to get? I am currently downloading Infamous right now, cant decide which of the others to get. I have never played any of them, even little big planet.

I would recommend LBP since it is the most bang for your buck since it is a full-featured games, has online co-op and tons of downloadable content.
KillerGremlin
06-05-2011, 11:40 PM
I like how another million users were hacked on the Sony Picture's website. By a basic SQL injection.

I wouldn't trust Sony with anything important...like my password.
Blix
06-06-2011, 12:02 AM
I like how another million users were hacked on the Sony Picture's website. By a basic SQL injection.

I wouldn't trust Sony with anything important...like my password.
I just heard that some days ago. Sony has to step up their game, this is fairly basic stuff.