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Sony responds to US Congress over PSN breach

Posted May 4, 2011 at 8:57PM EST by Ryan F.

Listed in: News, PlayStation Network Tags: Kazuo Hirai, PlayStation Network, ps3 hack, Sony

The U.S. House of Representatives held a hearing in Washington, DC earlier today regarding the recent PlayStation Network security breach, in which, Kazuo Hirai, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sony Computer Entertainment America, submitted written answers to address the questions posted by the subcommittee about the "large-scale, criminal cyber-attack" they have experienced.

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In a post over at the official PlayStation Blog, Patrick Seybold, Sr. Director, Corporate Communications & Social Media, summarize Kaz response. He notes that in dealing with this cyber attack, the followed "four key principles:

Act with care and caution.
Provide relevant information to the public when it has been verified.
Take responsibility for our obligations to our customers.
Work with law enforcement authorities.

We also informed the subcommittee of the following:

Sony has been the victim of a very carefully planned, very professional, highly sophisticated criminal cyber attack.
We discovered that the intruders had planted a file on one of our Sony Online Entertainment servers named “Anonymous” with the words “We are Legion.”
By April 25, forensic teams were able to confirm the scope of the personal data they believed had been taken, and could not rule out whether credit card information had been accessed. On April 26, we notified customers of those facts.
As of today, the major credit card companies have not reported any fraudulent transactions that they believe are the direct result of this cyber attack.
Protecting individuals’ personal data is the highestpriority and ensuring that the Internet can be made secure for commerce is also essential. Worldwide, countries and businesses will have to come together to ensure the safety of commerce over the Internet and find ways to combat cybercrime and cyber terrorism.
We are taking a number of steps to prevent future breaches, including enhanced levels of data protection and encryption; enhanced ability to detect software intrusions, unauthorized access and unusual activity patterns; additional firewalls; establishment of a new data center in an undisclosed location with increased security; and the naming of a new Chief Information Security Officer.

He went on to add: "We told the subcommittee about our intent to offer complimentary identity theft protection to U.S. account holders and detailed the “Welcome Back” program that includes free downloads, 30 days of free membership in the PlayStation Plus premium subscription service; 30 days of free service for Music Unlimited subscribers; and extending PlayStation Plus and Music Unlimited subscriptions for the number of days services were unavailable.

Seybold reassured PSN subscribers that they "are working around the clock to have some PlayStation Network services restored and provide you with both the entertainment and the security you deserve."

Via [US PlayStation Blog]

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Ryan F.: " UGH!! i dont care if peoples information has been stolen and a competent company that is worth billions does absolutely nothing to secure my livelyhoOd. I just need video games to make my life seem complete. PSN needs to come back online so i can stare blankly at a television screen and give money to a company that gives less than two poops about me... McDonalds is still open, right??"

# hope so — randomguy 2011-05-04 23:02

i hope so too im selling my ps3 because of it all i want is my portal 2 pc code and ill be gone with the wind and all the money i get from it will go into my new pc i finally got to build

-2 # RE: RE: Sony responds to US Congress over PSN breach — AssassinXCV 2011-05-04 23:23

lol, didn't they say that it'd be back on tuesday??? wow, pathetic company

# RE: RE: RE: Sony responds to US Congress over PSN breach — yousir 2011-05-04 23:41

troll dat shizz plz

# RE: RE: RE: Sony responds to US Congress over PSN breach — IvorySoul 2011-05-04 23:47

The only pathetic person here is you. Why don't you walk over to SCEA headquaters and fix their problem? No? Then shut-up and deal with it like the rest of us!

# RE: Sony responds to US Congress over PSN breach — Oj 3000 2011-05-04 23:06

"...and the naming of a new Chief Information Security Officer."

Sounds like someone got fired

-1 # RE: RE: Sony responds to US Congress over PSN breach — DaMan1900 2011-05-05 14:41

They did not have anyone in that position prior to this...

# RE: RE: Sony responds to US Congress over PSN breach — Darron 2011-05-05 15:31

Actually from what I heard it's a new position, they didn't have one before

# RE: RE: Sony responds to US Congress over PSN breach — Chris 2011-05-05 17:11

Please let it be Kevin Butler!
Please let it be Kevin Butler!

-1 # sounds good but — Sw3RvE 2011-05-04 23:25

they need to get the network up soon. the breach has shut down the PSN for 30 days which is pushing the envelope to the acceptable downtime after a disaster. granted this is only a free gaming and a paid rental and paid video service.

+4 # RE: sounds good but — lordrand11 2011-05-04 23:48

Quoting Sw3RvE:

they need to get the network up soon. the breach has shut down the PSN for 30 days which is pushing the envelope to the acceptable downtime after a disaster. granted this is only a free gaming and a paid rental and paid video service.

Dude its been a little over two weeks. Although I agree they do need to hurry and get services back up.

+1 # um, — McWebb 2011-05-04 23:37

its only been two weeks, not a month, relax, we are all waiting for psn's return, no need for for idiocracy.

-1 # noob wrangler — blargh 2011-05-05 01:09

why do i feel like we may all end up screwed and paying subscription fees to cover beefed up psn/soe security.

+2 # RE: Sony responds to US Congress over PSN breach — LiquidBlood510 2011-05-05 02:51

rather for it to be up and running all the way in my opinion. There is other things to do ya know. Sry for the people who can't find things to do, not my problem. But I rather have a secure network than a fucked up network that will go down as soon as it comes back up.

+1 # RE: Sony responds to US Congress over PSN breach — .. 2011-05-05 02:53

We discovered that the intruders had planted a file on one of our Sony Online Entertainment servers named “Anonymous” with the words “We are Legion.”

Interesting.

They recently stated that "they're not done yet" and every since this whole thing has went down,we haven't heard shit from them have we?As if all is good with them and sony.I was thinking about that a few days ago and thought it was a bit odd.

I know they did say "it wasn't us",but I'm pretty sure they don't all get together at some facility and plan these things out,and they are "anonymous" after all,just because one says that doesn't mean someone else doesn't consider themselves part of the group and nothing says they have to tell the truth.

I would kind of like to think it was them because from what I understand they're on our side so you would think they woud'nt be selling out peoples info.On the other hand,I'm not sure what they were trying to accomplish if it was them.

Idunno,i think im just confusing myself trying to figure it out.

# Rogue element... — Kreationz 2011-05-07 15:59

Yup, I agree it was a separate or rogue element, just as any grassroots movement will be twisted by a few for their own purpose. It could have also been a separate hacker that isn't part of Anon. They likely would have left the same file to throw the law/Sony off and delay things enough for them to put their ill gotten gains to use.

+1 # lol — 1ofamillion 2011-05-05 06:22

Yes, it has been down a long time, but Sony needs to take their time while re-securing everything. Go outside! Or play a nice offline game ^.-

+1 # RE: Sony responds to US Congress over PSN breach — i used this time 2011-05-05 10:23

to get all my battlefield bad company 2 and crysis 2 singleplayer trophies =D

# RE: RE: Sony responds to US Congress over PSN breach — RIPJerryGarcia 2011-05-05 21:42

I just got off of battlefield bad company 2. I just platinumed. Just thought I would share this with you.

# Enjoying — KAIEN433 2011-05-05 20:23

Enjoying my fallout 3

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