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PS5 Accounts at Risk: Social-Engineering Flaw Lets Hackers Hijack PSN
entertainment-and-gaming3 days ago

PS5 Accounts at Risk: Social-Engineering Flaw Lets Hackers Hijack PSN

A confirmed Sony security flaw enables social-engineering scams that hijack PlayStation Network accounts by abusing PS Support’s account-recovery process. Attackers can impersonate users using basic purchase history, override protections, and take control of emails and passwords, with two-factor authentication rendered ineffective. Sony is aware of the issue but has not yet implemented a robust fix, and reports of stolen PSN accounts are rising.

via PlayStation LifeStyle|
#account-hacking#entertainment-and-gaming#note-only-five-tags-allowed-adjust-to-five-below
PSN Security Gap: Social Engineers Could Hijack PlayStation Accounts
technology4 days ago

PSN Security Gap: Social Engineers Could Hijack PlayStation Accounts

A social-engineering vulnerability in Sony’s PlayStation Network could let attackers hijack PSN accounts by exploiting customer-support processes and a small set of publicly available or easily obtained data (such as an email, transaction date, and purchases). It isn’t a traditional data breach, but a weakness that could allow email changes, 2FA removal, and passkey removal, effectively locking users out. The risk was highlighted through Colin Moriarty’s experience and tests by others, with Sony saying it’s taking the issue seriously. Readers are advised to review any publicly exposed receipts or transaction IDs and be cautious about sharing purchase details online.

via Push Square|
#account-hijack#ps5#psn
technology8 days ago

Hackers Exploit Minimal Data to Hijack PSN Accounts

Insider Gaming reports a security flaw in PlayStation Network where attackers can hijack PSN accounts using only a public PSN ID and a piece of old transaction data, with Sony support potentially bypassing standard protocols to change the account email and disable 2FA; the revelation follows high-profile hacks like Colin Moriarty’s, underscoring rising risks and prompting calls for Sony to respond and for users to protect their PSN IDs.

via Insider Gaming|
#account-security#hacking#playstation
Prominent PS5 Podcaster's PSN Hack Highlights Social-Engineering Risk
technology8 days ago

Prominent PS5 Podcaster's PSN Hack Highlights Social-Engineering Risk

Prominent PS5 podcaster Colin Moriarty confirmed his PSN account was hacked in what appears to be a social-engineering attack, with attackers disabling his 2FA and changing the email; Moriarty wasn’t phished, but the incident led to a warning that customer-service processes can be exploited. Sony helped recover the account, underscoring ongoing PlayStation security vulnerabilities and the need for stronger verification to prevent future takeovers.

via Push Square|
#account-hacking#cybersecurity#playstation
Sony to refund US PSN buyers $7.8M in PlayStation Store antitrust settlement
business22 days ago

Sony to refund US PSN buyers $7.8M in PlayStation Store antitrust settlement

US PlayStation Store customers who bought digital games via game-specific vouchers between April 1, 2019 and December 31, 2023 may receive cash-value PSN credits totaling $7.8 million under a preliminarily reopened class-action settlement that a judge approved for a fairness hearing on October 15, 2026. The suit, filed by Saveri Law Firm, claims antitrust violations designed to monopolize the digital game market; Sony denies wrongdoing. The settlement covers all US players with an active PSN account (and even those without an active account who contact the law firm), with more than 100 eligible titles including The Last of Us, Destiny, Destiny 2, Resident Evil 4, The Elder Scrolls Online, and God of War, Uncharted, and Ratchet and Clank collections, and refunds issued as cash-value PSN credits.

via GamesIndustry.biz|
#antitrust#business#playstation
Sony’s PSN Antitrust Settlement Promises Small, Delayed Payouts
technology22 days ago

Sony’s PSN Antitrust Settlement Promises Small, Delayed Payouts

A $7.85 million settlement resolves a Sony antitrust suit over allegedly restricting third‑party vouchers for PSN digital games. Eligible buyers are those who purchased a digital PSN game between April 1, 2019 and December 31, 2023; payouts are expected to be small and distributed after a fairness hearing (scheduled for October 15, 2026). Eligible games include titles like The Last of Us, Resident Evil 4, and various Madden, NBA 2K, and FIFA releases. Funds will be deposited to the PSN accounts of eligible users; you can opt out or object by filing a written request. If you no longer have a PSN account but have qualifying purchases, you can submit info by August 27, 2026 via mail or phone to receive a payout. The settlement does not admit wrongdoing.

via WIRED|
#antitrust#playstation#psn
US PSN buyers may get $7.85M payoff in Sony antitrust settlement
technology22 days ago

US PSN buyers may get $7.85M payoff in Sony antitrust settlement

US PlayStation Network users who bought digital games between April 1, 2019 and December 31, 2023 could receive a share of about $7.85 million after a judge partly approved a class-action settlement accusing Sony of monopolizing the PSN storefront. Eligible active PSN account holders are automatically included unless they object by July 2, 2026; a hearing on October 15, 2026 will determine final distribution and attorney fees. Eligible games include Destiny, Destiny 2, Nier: Automata, Resident Evil 4 Remake, The Last of Us, Until Dawn, among others. Those without a PSN account can still claim by contacting the lawyers. Impact outside the US remains unclear.

via Eurogamer.net|
#class-action#playstation#psn
Sony PSN Voucher Settlement Could Put Small Credits in Millions of Wallets
technology24 days ago

Sony PSN Voucher Settlement Could Put Small Credits in Millions of Wallets

A US class-action settlement worth $7.85 million could deliver PSN wallet credits to eligible customers who bought digital PS Store games between April 1, 2019 and December 31, 2023 that previously had widely sold retail vouchers. After a fairness hearing on October 15, 2026 and final approval, payouts are expected to be modest (roughly $1–$3 per eligible purchase) and will be credited to the claimant’s PSN wallet. The list of eligible games includes The Last of Us Remastered, inFAMOUS: First Light, and God of War 3 Remastered. If approved, the settlement will cover legal fees and may not be the last such suit, with similar cases ongoing in Europe/UK.

via Push Square|
#class-action#psn#settlement
Sony to Issue $7.8M in PSN Credits After Settlement Gets Preliminary OK
legal-news25 days ago

Sony to Issue $7.8M in PSN Credits After Settlement Gets Preliminary OK

A Northern District of California court granted preliminary approval to a $7.8 million PSN Digital Games class action settlement against Sony, with credits to eligible U.S. PSN purchasers of specific digital titles from 2019–2023. The credits will be awarded automatically via email, and a fairness hearing is set for October 15, 2026 to finalize the deal. The settlement covers game-specific vouchers from retailers and is separate from the ongoing PlayStation You Owe Us suit; eligibility and title list are on the settlement site.

via Kotaku|
#class-action#digital-games#legal-news
PSN Back Online After Brief PS5/PS4 Outage
technology2 months ago

PSN Back Online After Brief PS5/PS4 Outage

PlayStation Network went offline for about two hours, affecting PS5/PS4 players. The status page initially claimed all services were up, then updated to say some services were experiencing issues, impacting gaming and social features. The network has since gradually come back online, with Sony’s status page returning to normal messaging that all services are up and running by late Saturday night.

via Push Square|
#outage#ps4#ps5
Sony Phasing Out PSN Branding in Branding Clean-Up Without Changing Online Features
news2 months ago

Sony Phasing Out PSN Branding in Branding Clean-Up Without Changing Online Features

A Kotaku report citing Insider Gaming says Sony will retire the PlayStation Network (PSN) branding by September 2026, making the change strictly visual across SIE assets; core online features like friends, multiplayer, and trophies will remain unaffected, with evidence visible as PS5 network menus drop the PSN label in favor of just “PlayStation.”

via Kotaku|
#branding#news#online-gaming
Discover Your 2024 Gaming Stats with PlayStation Wrap-Up
technology1 year ago

Discover Your 2024 Gaming Stats with PlayStation Wrap-Up

PlayStation Wrap-Up 2024 is now available, allowing PSN users to view their gaming statistics for the year. The platform provides insights into the number of games played, top games, most popular genre, monthly breakdowns, total hours played, and Trophy counts. Users can also receive PS Plus recommendations and share their Wrap-Up summary on social media, along with redeeming a PSN code for an Avatar and PS Stars digital collectible.

via Push Square|
#2024#gaming#playstation