PSN DOWN WTF?!1

[Sxton_Hrdcastle]

I just had to get my card canceled, that some bullshit. I don't know if this has been answered but does anyone know why Sony waited a week to before releasing that e-mail saying that personal information was compromised n shit? Luckily I got a 360 to hold me over until Sony gets their shit together, I mean really after this whole debacle (from what I've read) Sony has been made to look like straight up pussies.

 

[Ring]

I don't know if this has been answered but does anyone know why Sony waited a week to before releasing that e-mail saying that personal information was compromised n shit?

It's because they didn't know. They had to bring outside experts to conduct an investigation and it took a few days before they learned what really happened.

 

[PANDA]

ugh, i want my PSN. T_T

 

[Jaxel]

It's because they didn't know. They had to bring outside experts to conduct an investigation and it took a few days before they learned what really happened.

Also remember that COMPROMISED is not the same as STOLEN. Compromised simply means they could have potentially been stolen, someone got close. At this point and time there are ZERO confirmed cases of credit card fraud reported by the credit card companies. Sure, people online have been saying their credit cards have been stolen, but the credit card companies are investigated and have found zero cases related to this PSN issue.

 

[Madnis]

also, you have to remember that the credit card number by itself is worthless. without the magnetic stripe on the back of the card or the cvv number, you really can't do much with it. please remember that canceling your card/ account is probably the worst thing you can do because it would create a negative impact on your credit report, and that could really hurt your credit. asking the card company to send you a new card + number because your old card may have been compromised is a better solution. you also have to realize that your information has always been out there. what this hack proved if anything is that you always have to pay attention to your shit. always check your statements, and beware of fishing schemes. If anything, that's probably the worst thing these hackers got. not your credit card... but your email, address, and password. if you use the same password on your psn as your email... well... i suggest you make changes.. quick.