Sony Confirms 'External Intrusion' Is Behind PSN Outage
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biggyboy_karl wrote: »lol, there is no better friend than a bottle of spirits.
Except when that bottle runs empty
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i knew i shouldn't have bought those BO maps...
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biggyboy_karl wrote: »LMAO!! He waited a month and he still can't play them!!
nah, i got them at release.
but i used my CC for the purchase. just gonna have them send me a new card on the safe side.
EDIT: hah hah. clever xbox pun...
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biggyboy_karl wrote: »I know. I drank myself into oblivion last week.
Well, right now its Race Week (Sailing Week) and it goes into Labour Day (next Monday). So, I don't have to tell you how it's going down. That bottle there finished last night (lasted two days) so I'm gonna have to buy another one tonight. That's an 18 yr old Scotch and because we're buying them in the VIP area, you know the prices are inflated.
Anyway, I'm off to the gym. Then later, we drink. lol
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this does prove something though. PSN is a LOT bigger than people say it is, all those PSN is always empty rants arent gonna hold much weight anymore. Sure, Sony will lose a few customers, just like the 360 has lost some over RROD, but in the long run, its not gonna matter much. Sony still has an AMAZING year for games in 2011.
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http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/27/sony-new-ps3-firmware-to-accompany-psn-relaunch-network-being/
"Sony has posted an updated PSN outage FAQ on the PlayStation Blog, and while some information it contains seems to reiterate things we already know -- "some services" will return within a week, you should monitor your credit card(s) -- new details have been brought to light.
First off, Sony is "working on a new system software update that will require all users to change their password once PlayStation Network is restored." It's also been confirmed that PSN is being physically rebuilt as a result of last week's intrusion. SCEA PR director Patrick Seybold states in the FAQ that the company is "moving our network infrastructure and data center to a new, more secure location, which is already underway."
Also revealed: While "the entire credit card table was encrypted" and there remains "no evidence that credit card data was taken," PSN's personal data table "was not encrypted, but was, of course, behind a very sophisticated security system." Not sophisticated enough, apparently." -
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DaFifthElement wrote: »
they should throw 15 bucks in everybody wallet -
15 bucks x 75 million PSN users?
not gon' happen. But I could see PSN+ folk getting an extra month, or a Sony PSN game goin free. I'm gonna bet a PS2 HD remake is gonna be free, maybe gow2 or prince of persia -
earth two superman wrote: »15 bucks x 75 million PSN users?
not gon' happen. But I could see PSN+ folk getting an extra month, or a Sony PSN game goin free. I'm gonna bet a PS2 HD remake is gonna be free, maybe gow2 or prince of persia
it wouldnt be like giving 15 bucks for everyone, we all would only be able to spend the money on the PS store anyway -
bcotton2000@yahoo.com wrote: »it wouldnt be like giving 15 bucks for everyone, we all would only be able to spend the money on the PS store anyway
it would still be a HUGE loss for sony. a free game would cost them a lot less, and still make it seem like they did compensate. -
DaFifthElement wrote: »
for what? the ? is free homie! the only ? that need to be compensated is PSN+ users and anyone that had their identy/CC comprimised
thats like asking to be compensated for not being able to look at facebook for a week if they were hacked... wth? -
earth two superman wrote: »this does prove something though. PSN is a LOT bigger than people say it is, all those PSN is always empty rants arent gonna hold much weight anymore. Sure, Sony will lose a few customers, just like the 360 has lost some over RROD, but in the long run, its not gonna matter much. Sony still has an AMAZING year for games in 2011.
you may be right about the user base being bigger.. but if you own a playstion you would be dumb NOT to have a PSN account... ITS FREE FOR ? SAKES DUH! *charlie seen voice* -
kanggoodie wrote: »for what? the ? is free homie! the only ? that need to be compensated is PSN+ users and anyone that had their identy/CC comprimised
thats like asking to be compensated for not being able to look at facebook for a week if they were hacked... wth?
I didnt ask to be compensated for "homie". If u read the blog it says they will compensate us. Read up. Just makin a note. -
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DaFifthElement wrote: »It means we getting something free, CJ. FREE
probably some ? arcade game, that nobody plays. Wouldn't mind
a ps1 classic of your choice though. -
DaFifthElement wrote: »It means we getting something free, CJ. FREE
HELL YEA!!
i want to get metal gear solid: rising -
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DaFifthElement wrote: »You not the only one.
U ? with metal gear? -
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dafifthelement wrote: »yes sir and this time we get trophies
belee dat!! -
yall get compensation for not being able to play sht online FOR FREE for a week?
where they do that at............ -
rice n gravy wrote: »yall get compensation for not being able to play sht online FOR FREE for a week?
where they do that at............
They're trying to keep their customers, so that no one leaves PS3/PSN for good for that 360.
Good move on Sony's part, they're smart. Think about it, no compensation so fans will rage more. People always think they're entitled to some compensation when something happens, people are ? stupid like that but whatever...
