Author Topic: PSN Back up in NA, Europe. Still down in Japan/Asian regions (Read 68980 times)

Himu · « **Reply #480 on:** April 30, 2011, 10:07:45 PM »

this E3 is going to be AMAZING.

Sho Nuff · « **Reply #481 on:** April 30, 2011, 10:30:14 PM »

Two hours left

Y'all ready for this dun dun dun

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #482 on:** April 30, 2011, 10:34:40 PM »

why are u xbots getting so excited for this? wow are u really that sad and not have enough games to play where the highlight ofu r week is a press conference?

NO POER GREATER THAN X

Himu · « **Reply #483 on:** April 30, 2011, 10:37:07 PM »

Quote from: The Worst Poster Ever on April 30, 2011, 10:34:40 PM

why are u xbots getting so excited for this? wow are u really that sad and not have enough games to play where the highlight ofu r week is a press conference?

NO POER GREATER THAN X

demi · « **Reply #484 on:** April 30, 2011, 10:46:25 PM »

oh my word... there gotta be a source vid on that

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #485 on:** April 30, 2011, 10:55:57 PM »

Beezy · « **Reply #486 on:** April 30, 2011, 11:06:08 PM »

naff · « **Reply #487 on:** April 30, 2011, 11:13:35 PM »

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #488 on:** April 30, 2011, 11:16:34 PM »

wow that dog mustve played the latest xbox 360 release

Olivia Wilde Homo · « **Reply #489 on:** April 30, 2011, 11:20:36 PM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on April 30, 2011, 10:37:07 PM

Quote from: The Worst Poster Ever on April 30, 2011, 10:34:40 PM
why are u xbots getting so excited for this? wow are u really that sad and not have enough games to play where the highlight ofu r week is a press conference?

NO POER GREATER THAN X

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OMG, make that an emoticon and name it :methodis

Sho Nuff · « **Reply #490 on:** April 30, 2011, 11:33:03 PM »

Kaz will go up there and make it all right

Free download of Warhawk for everyone!!!!! $20 value * 77 million accounts = UNPARALLELED SHOW OF MONETARY SUPPORT

naff · « **Reply #491 on:** April 30, 2011, 11:39:23 PM »

Quote from: Sho Nuff on April 30, 2011, 11:33:03 PM

Free download of Warhawk for everyone!!!!! $20 value * 77 million accounts = UNPARALLELED SHOW OF MONETARY SUPPORT

Fresh scrubs to pwn

Sho Nuff · « **Reply #492 on:** April 30, 2011, 11:46:06 PM »

So who thinks it'll be a decent apology and roadmap for getting out of the hole, and who thinks it'll be douchey, vague, nonsense in the vein of the most clueless Japanese companies?

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #493 on:** May 01, 2011, 12:03:30 AM »

[video][/video]

Trent Dole · « **Reply #494 on:** May 01, 2011, 12:14:11 AM »

lol PS3

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #495 on:** May 01, 2011, 12:21:26 AM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on April 30, 2011, 10:37:07 PM

Quote from: The Worst Poster Ever on April 30, 2011, 10:34:40 PM
why are u xbots getting so excited for this? wow are u really that sad and not have enough games to play where the highlight ofu r week is a press conference?

NO POER GREATER THAN X

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The latest hyped PS3 exclusive being "released".

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #496 on:** May 01, 2011, 12:30:04 AM »

The woman is basically Sony, and the dog is Kazunori Yamauchi.

Wario64 · « **Reply #497 on:** May 01, 2011, 12:31:32 AM »

30 more minutes till meltdown

http://www.irwebcasting.com/live/110501/02/index.html

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #498 on:** May 01, 2011, 12:32:10 AM »

The dog is basically PSN, with the woman being hackers [collectively]. The poo is user information.

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #499 on:** May 01, 2011, 12:34:02 AM »

Quote from: Wario64 on May 01, 2011, 12:31:32 AM

30 more minutes till meltdown

http://www.irwebcasting.com/live/110501/02/index.html

Oh shit, it's being streamed live? Crossing my fingers for a bloody seppuku demonstration.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #500 on:** May 01, 2011, 12:36:52 AM »

Quote from: Shah Rukh Khan on May 01, 2011, 12:34:02 AM

Quote from: Wario64 on May 01, 2011, 12:31:32 AM
30 more minutes till meltdown

http://www.irwebcasting.com/live/110501/02/index.html

Oh shit, it's being streamed live? Crossing my fingers for a bloody seppuku demonstration.

Sho Nuff · « **Reply #501 on:** May 01, 2011, 12:51:35 AM »

All conference attendees receive a free beta code for the new SOCOM

Or maybe they get 3D glasses because the press conference Powerpoints will be in 3D

maxy · « **Reply #502 on:** May 01, 2011, 01:59:02 AM »

summary,please

cool breeze · « **Reply #503 on:** May 01, 2011, 02:04:22 AM »

wait the store won't be up right away even when PSN comes back up, isn't tha

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All existing PlayStation Network customers will be provided with 30 days free membership in the PlayStation Plus premium service. Current members of PlayStation Plus will receive 30 days free service.

OMG FUCKIN REDEEMED

that's like, $2 ~~I wouldn't have pai~~d saved

maxy · « **Reply #504 on:** May 01, 2011, 02:08:41 AM »

thx,Oscar

naff · « **Reply #505 on:** May 01, 2011, 02:14:41 AM »

Yeah they were using old versions of Red Hat Linux and Apache on their servers, hadn't been upgraded for quite a while from what I hear. Old = flaws become known. Who woulda thought you should upgrade occasionally?

maxy · « **Reply #506 on:** May 01, 2011, 02:18:00 AM »

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #507 on:** May 01, 2011, 02:29:54 AM »

Quote from: Oscar the Grouch on May 01, 2011, 02:06:48 AM

sony dun goofed

free month of psn plus for all
some free games by region
some qriocity shit that only losers care about
sony will assist with covering credit monitoring etc where needed

psn will be back up this week for online play and stuffs
store will be up within the month

passwords were hashed but not encrypted
cc data was encrypted and no evidence it was taken but who knows
other data was definitely taken

there was a known vulnerability in the software they were using; known to everyone but sony's engineers apparently

bla bla more stuff but i ain't your distinguished black fellow

Also: Kaz bowed. Twice. And some people you know where teared up. For real.

Can I get a LOL.

MCD · « **Reply #508 on:** May 01, 2011, 02:42:14 AM »

Quote from: quietID on May 01, 2011, 02:14:41 AM

Yeah they were using old versions of Red Hat Linux and Apache on their servers, hadn't been upgraded for quite a while from what I hear. Old = flaws become known. Who woulda thought you should upgrade occasionally?

Linux.

What a POS.

maxy · « **Reply #509 on:** May 01, 2011, 03:15:39 AM »

Copy-paste

Something from Q&A...not sure if right,could be bad translation

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Q: Why weren't passwords encrypted?
A: The passwords were not encrypted. Next question.

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Q: Why was there a vulnerability?
A: We could've done better. Next question.

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Press Release: Some PlayStation Network and Qriocity Services to be Available This Week

+ Posted by Patrick Seybold // Sr. Director, Corporate Communications & Social Media
SOME PLAYSTATION®NETWORK AND QRIOCITY™ SERVICES TO BE AVAILABLE THIS WEEK

Phased Global Rollout of Services to Begin Regionally;
System Security Enhanced to Provide Greater Protection of Personal Information

Tokyo, May 1, 2011 – Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) and Sony Network Entertainment International (SNEI, the company) announced they will shortly begin a phased restoration by region of PlayStation®Network and Qriocity™ services, beginning with gaming, music and video services to be turned on. The company also announced both a series of immediate steps to enhance security across the network and a new customer appreciation program to thank its customers for their patience and loyalty.

Following a criminal cyber-attack on the company’s data-center located in San Diego, California, U.S.A., SNEI quickly turned off the PlayStation Network and Qriocity services, engaged multiple expert information security firms over the course of several days and conducted an extensive audit of the system. Since then, the company has implemented a variety of new security measures to provide greater protection of personal information. SNEI and its third-party experts have conducted extensive tests to verify the security strength of the PlayStation Network and Qriocity services. With these measures in place, SCE and SNEI plan to start a phased rollout by region of the services shortly. The initial phase of the rollout will include, but is not limited to, the following:

•Restoration of Online game-play across the PlayStation®3 (PS3) and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) systems
-This includes titles requiring online verification and downloaded games
•Access to Music Unlimited powered by Qriocity for PS3/PSP for existing subscribers
•Access to account management and password reset
•Access to download un-expired Movie Rentals on PS3, PSP and MediaGo
•PlayStation®Home
•Friends List
•Chat Functionality
Working closely with several outside security firms, the company has implemented significant security measures to further detect unauthorized activity and provide consumers with greater protection of their personal information. The company is also creating the position of Chief Information Security Officer, directly reporting to Shinji Hasejima, Chief Information Officer of Sony Corporation, to add a new position of expertise in and accountability for customer data protection and supplement existing information security personnel. The new security measures implemented include, but are not limited to, the following:

•Added automated software monitoring and configuration management to help defend against new attacks
•Enhanced levels of data protection and encryption
•Enhanced ability to detect software intrusions within the network, unauthorized access and unusual activity patterns
•Implementation of additional firewalls
The company also expedited an already planned move of the system to a new data center in a different location that has been under construction and development for several months. In addition, PS3 will have a forced system software update that will require all registered PlayStation Network users to change their account passwords before being able to sign into the service. As an added layer of security, that password can only be changed on the same PS3 in which that account was activated, or through validated email confirmation, a critical step to help further protect customer data.

The company is conducting a thorough and on-going investigation and working with law enforcement to track down and prosecute those responsible for the illegal intrusion.

“This criminal act against our network had a significant impact not only on our consumers, but our entire industry. These illegal attacks obviously highlight the widespread problem with cyber-security. We take the security of our consumers’ information very seriously and are committed to helping our consumers protect their personal data. In addition, the organization has worked around the clock to bring these services back online, and are doing so only after we had verified increased levels of security across our networks,” said Kazuo Hirai, Executive Deputy President, Sony Corporation. “Our global audience of PlayStation Network and Qriocity consumers was disrupted. We have learned lessons along the way about the valued relationship with our consumers, and to that end, we will be launching a customer appreciation program for registered consumers as a way of expressing our gratitude for their loyalty during this network downtime, as we work even harder to restore and regain their trust in us and our services.”

Complimentary Offering and “Welcome Back” Appreciation Program
While there is no evidence at this time that credit card data was taken, the company is committed to helping its customers protect their personal data and will provide a complimentary offering to assist users in enrolling in identity theft protection services and/or similar programs. The implementation will be at a local level and further details will be made available shortly in each region.

The company will also rollout the PlayStation Network and Qriocity “Welcome Back” program, to be offered worldwide, which will be tailored to specific markets to provide our consumers with a selection of service options and premium content as an expression of the company’s appreciation for their patience, support and continued loyalty.

Central components of the “Welcome Back” program will include:

•Each territory will be offering selected PlayStation entertainment content for free download. Specific details of this content will be announced in each region soon.
•All existing PlayStation Network customers will be provided with 30 days free membership in the PlayStation Plus premium service. Current members of PlayStation Plus will receive 30 days free service.
•Music Unlimited powered by Qriocity subscribers (in countries where the service is available) will receive 30 days free service.
Additional “Welcome Back” entertainment and service offerings will be rolled out over the coming weeks as the company returns the PlayStation Network and Qriocity services to the quality standard users have grown to enjoy and strive to exceed those exceptions.

SNEI will continue to reinforce and verify security for transactions before resuming the PlayStation®Store and other Qriocity operations, scheduled for this month.

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The company is also creating the position of Chief Information Security Officer, directly reporting to Shinji Hasejima, Chief Information Officer of Sony Corporation

Sho Nuff · « **Reply #510 on:** May 01, 2011, 03:26:06 AM »

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #511 on:** May 01, 2011, 03:43:02 AM »

Poor man's (cloud based) iTunes .

Himu · « **Reply #512 on:** May 01, 2011, 03:48:42 AM »

jesus christ on a stick sony.

I can't believe they're waiting a MONTH to put the store back up. HOLY SHIT.

Himu · « **Reply #513 on:** May 01, 2011, 03:54:27 AM »

So after all of this, there's still no promise towards rebuilding or implementing features that the competition has after this entire security breach.

What is the benefit of using psn over other services? They have completely dropped the ball and lost my trust in regards to this. I was waiting for a response in regards to how they're going to take the service further, but their response is basically this:

"Have a 'free' month of PS+ (which really isn't free) and hopefully our security won't be as crap as it was in the past. Maybe we'll get better tech people and actually update our software."

Having ps+ for a month means jack squat. It is an advertisement more so than a legitimate offer towards the millions of customers' whose personal data has been put up on the internet due to Sony's negligence. Welp Sony, you've lost a supporter.

maxy · « **Reply #514 on:** May 01, 2011, 03:59:52 AM »

Is PSN+ worth anything without PSN store?

Store comes back later

demi · « **Reply #515 on:** May 01, 2011, 04:45:34 AM »

Free stuff you cant even use for a month

pilonv1 · « **Reply #516 on:** May 01, 2011, 04:52:04 AM »

Developers must be loving this.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #517 on:** May 01, 2011, 07:41:33 AM »

it's worse if you paid for ps+ (like me)

you get the free month (like everyone else), but since it's been down for two weeks you're really only getting two free weeks - AND the store will still be down, so you basically get jack shit in the way of recompense unless they start the ps+ stuff after that goes back up

they should have given ps+ the free month plus the two weeks they missed

@ people defending this

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #518 on:** May 01, 2011, 09:18:22 AM »

I'm pretty sure PS+ subscriptions have to be manually downloaded like any other piece of content from the store, and from what I gathered the free month subscription will be up with the store. That is unless they're stupid enough to skip that step and go through the trouble of automatically upgrading every account (77 million of them, active and inactive alike) to Plus. Then again, this is Sony we're talking about so anything is possible.

demi · « **Reply #519 on:** May 01, 2011, 09:23:37 AM »

Assuming they have dates for their PS+ sub, you could just DL it on the last few days and get a free month for the next month instead.

Also could they just put Wizardry up for free, cause thats all I want to buy anyway.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #520 on:** May 01, 2011, 10:28:45 AM »

my bet is calling all cars

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #521 on:** May 01, 2011, 11:03:36 AM »

Sony making up for this more and faster than microshit did when they had RROD.

Sony

microshit

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #522 on:** May 01, 2011, 11:06:34 AM »

Quote from: Green Man on May 01, 2011, 08:14:56 AM

What good is PSN+ if the store isn't up? Doesn't that you know, stop you from downloading those games?

So basically, we get nothing really as compensation. FUCKING GREAT.

I bet the free conent is a Killzone 2 map pack or some real lame shit.

"we"? you probably odnt own a ps3 you fuckign xbot no wonder you want to kill yourself if all i had was the xbox library i wouldve killed myself 2 years ago

Diunx · « **Reply #523 on:** May 01, 2011, 11:52:27 AM »

Did I bump that tekken thread? I could have sworn I saw it on the first page of the hot dog bar last night and assumed prole posted it in the wrong board!

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #524 on:** May 01, 2011, 12:07:54 PM »

"Hey guys, some asshole hackers took down everything due to outsmarting our system. We are super sorry, and are overworking everyone here at HQ to try and figure out if your stuff is still safe, AND are trying to rework the system at the same time!"

"FUCKING SONY, JESUS, TAKING PSN DOWN, WHY DID THEY DO THAT."

"Hey guys, super sorry again, we've found they didn't get a hold of any important info, and have finished rebuilding the service, as a gesture of good will, here's free stuff!"

"FUCKING SONY, I DON'T WANT YOUR FREE STUFF, THIS ISN'T ENOUGH. YOU TOOK DOWN MY PSN FOR TWO WEEKS FOR NO REASON. YEAH YOU GOT HACKED AND HAD NO CONTROL OVER THE SITUATION, BUT YOU COULD HAVE DONE THIS BETTER!"

I find it extremely amusing people are getting angry at Sony, the people who have been forcing their employees to work super long hours to fix this mess, and who are giving away money like crack as an apology, rather then directing their anger at the people who actually did the deed.

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #525 on:** May 01, 2011, 12:28:26 PM »

You guys are distinguished mentally-challenged. I can't wait to play Super Stardust HD for free for a month.

Purple Filth · « **Reply #526 on:** May 01, 2011, 12:31:50 PM »

Quote from: Oscar the Grouch on May 01, 2011, 12:20:29 PM

I'd be feeling a lot more charitable towards Sony right now if Kaz Hirai hadn't outright admitted they were knowingly running server software with major security issues. But knowing that? I basically trusted them with the keys to my house and they left them on the table at the bar while they went and got a beer.

Across the street.

It sounded like the opposite really (which is still pathetic imo).

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #527 on:** May 01, 2011, 12:34:50 PM »

How is it pathetic? How where they supposed know it couldn't stand up without a actual attack?

i guess in the land of milk and microsoft , microsoft is so perfect

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #528 on:** May 01, 2011, 12:46:14 PM »

Quote from: The Worst Poster Ever on May 01, 2011, 12:34:50 PM

How is it pathetic? How where they supposed know it couldn't stand up without a actual attack?

i guess in the land of milk and microsoft , microsoft is so perfect

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Great Rumbler · « **Reply #529 on:** May 01, 2011, 12:49:05 PM »

You ought to be careful, Methodis, if you spin any harder you'll take off through your roof.

Herr Mafflard · « **Reply #530 on:** May 01, 2011, 12:50:05 PM »

I hope thay give away a quality first party title like Playstation Move Heroes, otherwise I don't know if I can forgive them.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #531 on:** May 01, 2011, 02:18:48 PM »

if 12 year olds could do it how come it took these hackers who are really good to do it

wow xbots making shit up once again whoduve thunk it

Sho Nuff · « **Reply #532 on:** May 01, 2011, 02:29:56 PM »

Welp, bowing should cover everything

maxy · « **Reply #533 on:** May 01, 2011, 02:34:34 PM »

Everybody should watch " Tucker & Dale Vs Evil"
college kids=sdf

amazing movie

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #534 on:** May 01, 2011, 02:49:03 PM »

everybody should watch schnindlers list so they know what it's like to be a xbot

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #535 on:** May 01, 2011, 03:50:10 PM »

your shtick is threadbare at this point

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #536 on:** May 01, 2011, 05:19:22 PM »

usually i just think what wouldn't make the most sense and type it out then put the word xbot at the end, it works well. xbot

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #537 on:** May 01, 2011, 06:03:11 PM »

the version of smf2 this board is running has a invulnerability, should Demi be burned at the stakes?

game set match methodis

Purple Filth · « **Reply #538 on:** May 01, 2011, 06:48:15 PM »

Quote from: Billy Rygar on May 01, 2011, 06:36:44 PM

I pmed Himu CC details for cock pics a while back, but still no pics :'(

You got swindled son.

Himu · « **Reply #539 on:** May 01, 2011, 08:21:38 PM »

Quote from: The Experiment on April 30, 2011, 11:20:36 PM

Quote from: Stringer Bell on April 30, 2011, 10:37:07 PM
Quote from: The Worst Poster Ever on April 30, 2011, 10:34:40 PM
why are u xbots getting so excited for this? wow are u really that sad and not have enough games to play where the highlight ofu r week is a press conference?

NO POER GREATER THAN X

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OMG, make that an emoticon and name it :methodis

late, but agreed

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Author Topic: PSN Back up in NA, Europe. Still down in Japan/Asian regions (Read 68980 times)