PSN Down for 5 days and more to come

I'm steamed. It absolutely ruined my weekend plans of downloading Arcana Heart 3 and getting used to the unique way of controlling movement with the homing button as well as discovering who I like in the cast. Although, I made use of my time in other things I wanted to do, I'm bugged that of all the times this had to happen, it was when I had a four day weekend.

I personally heard that it was likely going to be Tuesday, but Wednesday isn't too bad either considering I don't have enough time on school days to seriously play anything; and since both days suck for me, which day it is doesn't even matter any more.

I don't think they're hacking anymore, Sony just has the servers down because they're reconstructing the service.

Not gonna matter in the long run, end of instruction tests out the yin-yang this week.

My Xbox 360 or my Wii have never broken down or the online fucked.

Oh, how I'm glad I didn't rebuy my PS3.

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Sony may not be f'ucked after all.

http://www.gamersmint.com/cross-game-cha...mplemented

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Sony may not be f'ucked after all.

http://www.gamersmint.com/cross-game-cha...mplemented

oooooo cross game chat! yay!

I guess by now you would have heard of the 77millions users whose personal info have been stolen from sony servers or something like that.

I guess by now you would have heard of the 77millions users whose personal info have been stolen from sony servers or something like that.

What leaves me puzzle is how big the user base is. People claim PSN community was "small" compared to xbox. I really didn't do a big Google search on the current xbox live accounts but one article states psn had pass it in 2009

http://www.gamepro.com/article/news/2090...-accounts/

Also sony isn't 100% sure that information was stolen they are just telling people ahead of time that use credit/debit cards, that it may be compromised. People are throwing around 77 million as a small number and not using logic. When maple had its hacking outbreak everyone wasn't infected its safe to assume that all 77 million PSN members were not affected by this but are told to take precaution on the matter. I dont even think all 77 million psn members use a credit card i sure dont. Who cares about my username/pw can make a new one. The other information is available at facebook

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/04/3...this-week/

SOME PLAYSTATION®NETWORK AND QRIOCITY™ SERVICES TO BE AVAILABLE THIS WEEK
Phased Global Rollout of Services to Begin Regionally;
System Security Enhanced to Provide Greater Protection of Personal Information
Tokyo, May 1, 2011 – Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) and Sony Network Entertainment International (SNEI, the company) announced they will shortly begin a phased restoration by region of PlayStation®Network and Qriocity™ services, beginning with gaming, music and video services to be turned on. The company also announced both a series of immediate steps to enhance security across the network and a new customer appreciation program to thank its customers for their patience and loyalty.
Following a criminal cyber-attack on the company’s data-center located in San Diego, California, U.S.A., SNEI quickly turned off the PlayStation Network and Qriocity services, engaged multiple expert information security firms over the course of several days and conducted an extensive audit of the system. Since then, the company has implemented a variety of new security measures to provide greater protection of personal information. SNEI and its third-party experts have conducted extensive tests to verify the security strength of the PlayStation Network and Qriocity services. With these measures in place, SCE and SNEI plan to start a phased rollout by region of the services shortly. The initial phase of the rollout will include, but is not limited to, the following:
Restoration of Online game-play across the PlayStation®3 (PS3) and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) systems
-This includes titles requiring online verification and downloaded games
Access to Music Unlimited powered by Qriocity for PS3/PSP for existing subscribers
Access to account management and password reset
Access to download un-expired Movie Rentals on PS3, PSP and MediaGo
PlayStation®Home
Friends List
Chat Functionality
Working closely with several outside security firms, the company has implemented significant security measures to further detect unauthorized activity and provide consumers with greater protection of their personal information. The company is also creating the position of Chief Information Security Officer, directly reporting to Shinji Hasejima, Chief Information Officer of Sony Corporation, to add a new position of expertise in and accountability for customer data protection and supplement existing information security personnel. The new security measures implemented include, but are not limited to, the following:
Added automated software monitoring and configuration management to help defend against new attacks
Enhanced levels of data protection and encryption
Enhanced ability to detect software intrusions within the network, unauthorized access and unusual activity patterns
Implementation of additional firewalls
The company also expedited an already planned move of the system to a new data center in a different location that has been under construction and development for several months. In addition, PS3 will have a forced system software update that will require all registered PlayStation Network users to change their account passwords before being able to sign into the service. As an added layer of security, that password can only be changed on the same PS3 in which that account was activated, or through validated email confirmation, a critical step to help further protect customer data.
The company is conducting a thorough and on-going investigation and working with law enforcement to track down and prosecute those responsible for the illegal intrusion.
“This criminal act against our network had a significant impact not only on our consumers, but our entire industry. These illegal attacks obviously highlight the widespread problem with cyber-security. We take the security of our consumers’ information very seriously and are committed to helping our consumers protect their personal data. In addition, the organization has worked around the clock to bring these services back online, and are doing so only after we had verified increased levels of security across our networks,” said Kazuo Hirai, Executive Deputy President, Sony Corporation. “Our global audience of PlayStation Network and Qriocity consumers was disrupted. We have learned lessons along the way about the valued relationship with our consumers, and to that end, we will be launching a customer appreciation program for registered consumers as a way of expressing our gratitude for their loyalty during this network downtime, as we work even harder to restore and regain their trust in us and our services.”
Complimentary Offering and “Welcome Back” Appreciation Program
While there is no evidence at this time that credit card data was taken, the company is committed to helping its customers protect their personal data and will provide a complimentary offering to assist users in enrolling in identity theft protection services and/or similar programs. The implementation will be at a local level and further details will be made available shortly in each region.
The company will also rollout the PlayStation Network and Qriocity “Welcome Back” program, to be offered worldwide, which will be tailored to specific markets to provide our consumers with a selection of service options and premium content as an expression of the company’s appreciation for their patience, support and continued loyalty.
Central components of the “Welcome Back” program will include:
Each territory will be offering selected PlayStation entertainment content for free download. Specific details of this content will be announced in each region soon.
All existing PlayStation Network customers will be provided with 30 days free membership in the PlayStation Plus premium service. Current members of PlayStation Plus will receive 30 days free service.
Music Unlimited powered by Qriocity subscribers (in countries where the service is available) will receive 30 days free service.
Additional “Welcome Back” entertainment and service offerings will be rolled out over the coming weeks as the company returns the PlayStation Network and Qriocity services to the quality standard users have grown to enjoy and strive to exceed those exceptions.
SNEI will continue to reinforce and verify security for transactions before resuming the PlayStation®Store and other Qriocity operations, scheduled for this month.
For more information about the PlayStation Network and Qriocity services intrusion and restoration, please visit http://blog.us.playstation.com. or http://blog.eu.playstation.com/
About Sony Corporation
Sony Corporation is a leading manufacturer of audio, video, game, communications, key device and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. With its music, pictures, computer entertainment and on-line businesses, Sony is uniquely positioned to be the leading electronics and entertainment company in the world. Sony recorded consolidated annual sales of approximately $78 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010. Sony Global Web Site: http://www.sony.net/
About Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Recognized as the global leader and company responsible for the progression of consumer-based computer entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) manufactures, distributes and markets the PlayStation® game console, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system and the PlayStation®3 (PS3®) system. PlayStation has revolutionized home entertainment by introducing advanced 3D graphic processing, and PlayStation 2 further enhances the PlayStation legacy as the core of home networked entertainment. PSP is a handheld entertainment system that allows users to enjoy 3D games, with high-quality full-motion video, and high-fidelity stereo audio. PS3 is an advanced computer system, incorporating the state-of-the-art Cell processor with super computer like power. SCEI, along with its subsidiary divisions Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc., Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd., and Sony Computer Entertainment Korea Inc. develops, publishes, markets and distributes software, and manages the third party licensing programs for these platforms in the respective markets worldwide. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, SCEI is an independent business unit of the Sony Group.

I can deal with this, since they're giving everyone a month free Plus.

Lot of updates today.

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/05/0...storation/ :Final steps in bringing the PSN back up are being tested.

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/05/0...debix-inc/ : Free year of having your credit monitored by allclear. Eye catching details include:$1 million identity theft insurance policy per user

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/05/0...-stringer/ : Basically the letter is an apology to the community on the matter and the measures they are doing.

All these updates in one day might be a sign that PSN will be back up real soon

Wow @ that insurance policy. I'm impressed.

Sony rules.

Wow @ that insurance policy. I'm impressed.

^This. Sony's outdone themselves.

Damn, go Sony.

They're handling this very well.

I just can't wait for PSN to be up!

I am withering away without my MvC3...

The insurance is for account holders in the United States only.

The insurance is for account holders in the United States only.

I doubt it would cover someone like me either, who has bought PSN merchandise with a debit card but do not personally own a PS3 or PSN account.

The insurance is for account holders in the United States only.

For now. They specifically stated they're working with firms in other countries as well.

For now. They specifically stated they're working with firms in other countries as well.

Yeah, I hope there's some kind of insurance for Canadians. I gave the PSN real info including my credit card :x