Sony Confirms Massive PSN Data Breach Affecting 60 Million Users
Japanese tech giant Sony has alerted users of its PlayStation Network (PSN) to a significant data breach. The company revealed that personal data of 60 million registered users may have been compromised, as confirmed in a January 2023 statement.
The intrusion, which led to the theft of names, addresses, birthdates, email addresses, and login details, was discovered this week. Sony swiftly took action, engaging an external security firm to investigate the breach and bolster network security.
The PSN service was temporarily switched off a week ago due to the intrusion. However, it was only this week that Sony confirmed the data theft. While credit card data does not appear to have been taken, Sony cannot entirely rule out the possibility. Profile data, including purchase history and billing addresses, may also have been obtained.
Sony has not explicitly named the hacker group responsible for the breach. However, 'Hunters International' (formerly 'World Leaks'), known for data theft from Swiss companies, has been mentioned in context, although no direct link has been established.
Sony urges all PSN users to reset their passwords and remain vigilant for any suspicious activity. The company assures users that it is committed to enhancing social security measures to prevent future incidents. The full extent of the data breach is still under investigation.
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