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by Published on April 27th, 2011 00:26
Security alert as millions of PlayStation Network users are told of ‘malicious’ attack
An illegal hack into the PlayStation Network may have exposed the personal data of every single user, Sony has warned.
In an admission of the sheer enormity of the security alert, Sony said “our investigation indicates that all PlayStation Network/ Qriocity accounts may be affected”.
Earlier, the company said a “malicious” hack has compromised key info of PlayStation Network users – including credit card data.
Now the platform holder has revealed the attack could put every single account at risk.
In a notice pubished on the PlayStation Blog, the company was asked if all user information had been compromised.
“In terms of possibility, yes,” the company said.
Sony announced in January this year that over 69 million people have registered a PlayStation Network account.
The company added, however, that it has not received any information that PSN data has been used illicitly.
“Not at this point in time,” the firm said.
It cannot be ruled out that credit card data was taken as part of the hack, Sony added, and judging by the perceived scale of the security alert, the likelihood of PSN credit card fraud is high.
A notice will be sent to every single PlayStation Network account holder to warn of identity fraud, Sony said.
The PlayStation 3 manufacturer said it had shut down the PlayStation Network for the past week due to “malicious actions”.
Data thought to be at risk includes user's names, addresses, emails, date of birth, PSN password and login information.
‘BE ON ALERT’
The hack occurred between April 17th and 19th, Sony said.
The company advised US account holders that they can place a “fraud alert” on their personal credit file.
Sony is conducting “a full and complete investigation into what happened”, and claims to have “taken steps to enhance security and strengthen our network infrastructure by re-building our system to provide you with greater protection of your personal information”.
“Be especially aware of email, telephone, and postal mail scams that ask for personal or sensitive information” read a statement.
“Sony will not contact you in any way, including by email, asking for your credit card number, social security number or other personally identifiable information.
"If you are asked for this information, you can be confident Sony is not the entity".
Sony added that it may offer a refud to PSN users.
"When the full services are restored and the length of the outage is known, we will assess the correct course of action," the firm said.
http://www.develop-online.net/news/3...d-by-data-hack
...by Published on April 27th, 2011 00:24- Categories:
- Xbox 360 News
Hey, here's some good news about a new online service coming out on a console that can currently use online services! That'll be nice for a change. According to a legit-looking scan of the June issue of OXM, Hulu Plus will launch on Xbox 360 on April 29 -- this very Friday. The last official word was "spring."
According to the magazine (if, of course, the "magazine" isn't a well-executed fake) Microsoft will promote the launch with a contest, wherein each week from April 29 through May 30, prizes will be awarded to randomly chosen Hulu Plus users. The prizes range from Beaches Resort trips to free Xbox 360 bundles and Hulu Plus subscriptions.
We've contacted Microsoft, but the company has yet to confirm or deny this report. Everyone there is probably having a TV party.
http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/26/ru...xbox-april-29/ ...by Published on April 27th, 2011 00:22- Categories:
- Windows Phone
We're taking this with a grain of salt, since it applies only to users of the cross-platform Appcelerator Titanium development environment, but it appears that Windows Phone 7 is facing an increasinglyuphill battle for mobile mind-share. At this point it should go without saying that a platform lives and dies by its developers and, according to Appcelerator, they're growing less and less interested in creating apps for Microsoft's smartphone OS. Only 29-percent of devs responded to the company's quarterly survey that they were "very interested" in putting their wares on WP7, a fall of 7 points from last quarter and far less than market leaders Android and iOS. News is even worse for RIM, which saw a fall of 11-points in developer interest for BlackBerry, and now trails the folks from Redmond. Again, this survey is based only on the responses of 2,760 developers using a particular product, so we'd refrain from calling the results incontrovertible. Still, it reinforces something that even a casual observer could discern: BlackBerry and Windows Phone 7 have a tough row to hoe. Two more charts after the break.
http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/26/w...veloper-atten/ ...by Published on April 27th, 2011 00:20
Sony has admitted that PlayStation Network account holders may have had their credit card details stolen during the recent, widely-publicised security breach that has kept the service offline for the past week....
So, what does that mean for you? Are your life savings at risk?
UK consumer rights group Which? offers some comfort, explaining that it's very unlikely that PlayStation owners will have to pick up any costs in the event that their credit cards are used for fraudulent activity.
"Unless you've been involved in the fraud or have been grossly negligent – for example, writing down your Pin and leaving it with your card – the most you can be liable for fraud on debit and credit cards is £50, and this is normally waived," reads anFAQ on its site.
If you believe your card has been used for fraudulent activity Which? recommends taking the following action:
"Call your card issuer immediately and cancel your cards. Contact credit reference agencies Experian, Callcredit and Equifax to check no fraudulent applications for credit have been made in your name."
Wedbush Morgan analyst and former lawyer Michael Pachter told Eurogamer that the situation will be similar in the US, with Sony likely to be liable for any losses.
"In the US, none of Sony's customers will have to pay for any fraudulent use of credit information, so Sony will work with the financial institutions to cover any losses," he explained.
"Sony will of course be liable to reimburse PlayStation Plus customers for their downtime. I'm sure that they will provide something (free game downloads or something similar) to recompense customers for the inconvenience caused, which is significant."
Pachter went on to speculate that whoever is responsible for the security breach is probably not interested in your credit card details in any case.
"It's really hard to protect against a determined hacker, and Sony's customers should take solace in the thought that an evil hacker would have been wiser to attack a bank instead of a gaming network. That's my attempt to say that this was probably the work of a show-off, rather than of a thief."
Nevertheless, vigilance is advised. Robert Siciliano, CEO of IDTheftSecurity.com, recommended to IGNthat PSN users keep a close eye on their accounts.
"You should be monitoring your credit card statements as closely as you monitor the scores of the game, as closely as your monitor your email, as closely as you monitor the weather," he insisted.
"You need to know what's going on at all times regarding your credit card statements, what charges are being made and who is making them."
"If you receive emails that look like they're coming from Sony or PlayStation or whoever - emails that you might be accustomed to already receiving from brands you already trust - be suspect," he added. "Never click on links in the body of the email."
Sony's official advice echoes Siciliano's.
"For your security, we encourage you to be especially aware of email, telephone, postal mail or other scams that ask for personal or sensitive information," reads its security breach FAQ.
"Sony will not contact you in any way, including by email, asking for your credit card number, social security number or other personally identifiable information. If you are asked for this information, you can be confident Sony is not the entity asking.
"Additionally, if you use the same user name or password for your PlayStation Network or Qriocity service account for other unrelated services or accounts, we strongly recommend that you change them.
"When the PlayStation Network and Qriocity services are back on line, we also strongly recommend that you log on to change your password.
"To protect against possible identity theft or other financial loss, we encourage you to remain vigilant to review your account statements and to monitor your credit reports."
Sony also pointed out that it's only your credit card number and expiration date that may have been compromised, not the security code, diminishing the risk of fraudulent use.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...-means-for-youby Published on April 27th, 2011 00:16
Sony Computer Entertainment has finally issued a detailed statement on the PlayStation Network downtime, confirming the possibility that private customer information may have been compromised as a result of "malicious actions."
Although Sony said it expects to have PSN up and running within a week, it admits that between April 17 - April 19, the service suffered an "illegal and unauthorized intrusion" and that the name, address, country, email address, birthdate, PlayStation Network/Qriocity password and login, and PSN online ID of users have been obtained by an unauthorised person.
"While there is no evidence at this time that credit card data was taken, we cannot rule out the possibility," wrote Sony's Patrick Seybold on the PlayStation blog.
Out an abundance of caution we are advising you that your credit card number (excluding security code) and expiration date may have been obtained.
Patrick Seybold, SCEA
The PlayStation Network currently has over 75 million registered users accessing services on PlayStation 3, PSP and PC.
"If you have provided your credit card data through PlayStation Network or Qriocity, out of an abundance of caution we are advising you that your credit card number (excluding security code) and expiration date may have been obtained."
"For your security, we encourage you to be especially aware of email, telephone, and postal mail scams that ask for personal or sensitive information," continued Seybold.
"When the PlayStation Network and Qriocity services are fully restored, we strongly recommend that you log on and change your password. Additionally, if you use your PlayStation Network or Qriocity user name or password for other unrelated services or accounts, we strongly recommend that you change them, as well."
Sony's online PlayStation service was taken offline last Wednesday with few updates given to users as to why they were unable to access multiplayer gaming, purchase content and use online functions for the console.
The full message from Sony Computer Entertainment follows:
"Thank you for your patience while we work to resolve the current outage of PlayStation Network & Qriocity services. We are currently working to send a similar message to the one below via email to all of our registered account holders regarding a compromise of personal information as a result of an illegal intrusion on our systems. These malicious actions have also had an impact on your ability to enjoy the services provided by PlayStation Network and Qriocity including online gaming and online access to music, movies, sports and TV shows. We have a clear path to have PlayStation Network and Qriocity systems back online, and expect to restore some services within a week.
We're working day and night to ensure it is done as quickly as possible. We appreciate your patience and feedback.
Valued PlayStation Network/Qriocity Customer: We have discovered that between April 17 and April 19, 2011, certain PlayStation Network and Qriocity service user account information was compromised in connection with an illegal and unauthorized intrusion into our network. In response to this intrusion, we have:
- 1. Temporarily turned off PlayStation Network and Qriocity services;
- 2. Engaged an outside, recognized security firm to conduct a full and complete investigation into what happened; and
- 3. Quickly taken steps to enhance security and strengthen our network infrastructure by re-building our system to provide you with greater protection of your personal information.
For your security, we encourage you to be especially aware of email, telephone, and postal mail scams that ask for personal or sensitive information. Sony will not contact you in any way, including by email, asking for your credit card number, social security number or other personally identifiable information. If you are asked for this information, you can be confident Sony is not the entity asking. When ...by Published on April 26th, 2011 21:12- Categories:
- PSP News
News via http://www.psp-hacks.com/2011/04/25/...ally-released/
Ready for the masses — DaedalusX64 BETA 3 Update! It’s still beta 3, but it’s an update addressing several issues found in the initial release: improved stability, several speed enhancements and the added support for cheat codes. One release at a time… The N64 emulation movement is growing, getting better.
by Published on April 26th, 2011 20:58- Categories:
- Retro Consoles/Translation News
News via http://www.romhacking.net/forum/inde...pic,12536.html
The following Hacks have been submitted and approved to the database (in submitted order oldest to newest):
- Robo’s Super Mario Bros 3 (Complete)
- Castlevania II SRAM hack (Improvement)
- Earthbound-Sword of Kings (Improvement)
- Super Soccer: Euro Edition (Complete)
- THE Another of Super Metroid (Complete)
- Zelda II: Remove big flasheffect (Improvement)
- Donner Party (Complete)
- Metroid Super Zero Mission (Complete)
- Space Megaforce Music Patch (Improvement)
- Metal Sonic Overdrive (Complete)
by Published on April 26th, 2011 20:57- Categories:
- Snes News
News via http://www.summeli.fi/?p=2314
For those of you who want a better experience on S^3, here’s a modified version of AntSnes that supports multitouch and has full set of on-screen buttons. Also runs much faster, close to 60 FPS w/out sound and usable with it. The audio might sound a bit glitchy at the moment, though, due to some optimizations.
This is completely un-official and Summeli can re-release this when he finds time through his proper channels and with the source, but at least here’s something to play with in the meantime.
Requirements: S^3 device with Qt 4.7.2 or 4.7.3 libraries installed
http://www.freefilehosting.net/antsnesforn8
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I’ll tweak the buttons a bit, and then I’ll make a new version ...by Published on April 26th, 2011 20:55- Categories:
- PSP News
News via http://wololo.net/wagic/2011/04/26/v...of-of-concept/
Developer HacKmaN, who works closely with Total_Noob on TN Hen, just released a video showcasing TN Hen on a 6.38 OFW.
A few weeks ago, Total_Noob had announced in this interview that he was investigating Kernel exploits on the latest firmware. He then confirmed he was onto something, by showing a video running a kernel exploit POC on a PSP running OFW 6.38.
by Published on April 26th, 2011 20:52- Categories:
- PSP News
News via http://wololo.net/wagic/2011/04/25/3...s-compo-entry/
Ok, forget about the bad taste joke in the title, this game is plain casual fun, and I think everybody will love the intro. This is Chimecho’s entry to the PSP Genesis competition, a game in which you have to move a ball in moving platforms, and avoid to disappear on top of the screen. Damn, screw my explanations, just watch the youtube video
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