Sony apologises for online data breach
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Just as long as Sony adequately compensates customers for not using due-care and due-diligence in the handing of PII and PCI...then I'm happy.
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They have to do this of course , but they won't lose many customers. The PS3 is one of the best gaming systems around . Best Blu ray player as well. The disc are tough and hard to scratch.
Fat chance is right, but I expect to see a class-action and perhaps other fines and sanctions. IF Sony were wise, they would be mailing three free game vouchers for each customer with a PS3. That would be twelve games for me.
he is right
rumor not my post found elsewhere
Osama Bin Laden was a avid ps3 gamer. I used to hit him up all the time on Cod and Socom, apparently that was his daily practice for using a weapon. Unfortunately with a latest security breach on PSN, hackers were able to gain access to delicate information, like Osama's credit card information. The information was turned over to the government, and the FBI and CIA went on a manhunt. Osama being very frustrated with over a week without some sort of FPS practice over PSN, was therefore unable to successfully defend himself from the government raid. Reports indicate that Osama fired over 99 rounds hitting not a single target, a testament to how a week without practice can make anyone rusty. This is the inside scoop from me, a daily gamer with Osama, you heard it here first.
rumor not my post found elsewhere
Osama Bin Laden was a avid ps3 gamer. I used to hit him up all the time on Cod and Socom, apparently that was his daily practice for using a weapon. Unfortunately with a latest security breach on PSN, hackers were able to gain access to delicate information, like Osama's credit card information. The information was turned over to the government, and the FBI and CIA went on a manhunt. Osama being very frustrated with over a week without some sort of FPS practice over PSN, was therefore unable to successfully defend himself from the government raid. Reports indicate that Osama fired over 99 rounds hitting not a single target, a testament to how a week without practice can make anyone rusty. This is the inside scoop from me, a daily gamer with Osama, you heard it here first.
diogen said:
They can blame anyone they wish, but they remain ultimately responsible for the safekeeping of our information. Besides, it's the "law of the deepest pockets" and Sony has a few dollars in the bank. This security and privacy breach is going to cost Sony some serious money when all is said and done.
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Well, I guess we'll have to wait and see how this plays out...
In the meantime here is the most recent "law of the deepest pockets" case and what it turned into
Dealpolitik: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Class Actions - Deal Journal - WSJ
I'd postulate another law of class-action: unless you are the litigation lawyer (from either side) - you lose! Especially with the most "caring" companies like Sony...
Diogen.
...not a lawyer, but I am a computer security and privacy expert. I don't consider myself an expert witness (companies often hire specially trained individuals) but I have been deposed and provided testimony regarding my involement with incident response and evidence handling procedures during incident post-mortem. Regardless, it would take a small army of lawyers to finance any type of civil litigation against a corporate giant like Sony; tens of millions just to get the ball rolling. As you pointed-out the outcome is predictable: Sony pays what amounts to chump-change, attorney's rake-in tens of millions, and the customer receives a $3 coupon for a $60 game.
But before they pay these $3, they will try everything under the sun not to....Sony pays what amounts to chump-change, attorney's rake-in tens of millions, and the customer receives a $3 coupon for a $60 game.
And that's the name of the game...
Diogen.
'we're sorry, here's a month of Playstation Plus... oh and by the way anything you download for free that's exclusive to Plus subscribers you lose access to unless you keep subscribing.'
This will basically end up being the biggest marketing push for Playstation Plus since it launched.
This will basically end up being the biggest marketing push for Playstation Plus since it launched.
And for those who still believe Sony isn't completely clueless, this might help set things straight
Sony misses promised PlayStation Network and Qriocity restoration date, begs for more patience -- Engadget
Diogen.
Sony misses promised PlayStation Network and Qriocity restoration date, begs for more patience -- Engadget
Diogen.
As much as some like to trash Sony I won't do that. Why? Because they have employees that work hard for the company. And they're being effected by what's happening. I wish Sony all the best and hope they catch the criminals .
The next page in the Sony vs. Hackers standoff
Sony may offer reward for PSN hackers’ heads
If you can't do it yourself, why not pay somebody that can, eh?
When Hotz offered to teach them how to secure their network, they proudly refused!
Of course, why even try to prevent a disaster if you can do the same after PSN is down for two weeks and counting!
Now, what are the chances this will produce anything since the breach was such a "sheer sophisticated intrusion"?
If the real hackers are as good as Anonymous (and there is a good reason to think so), this is what they are up against
http://blogs.forbes.com/parmyolson/2011/03/16/is-this-the-girl-that-hacked-hbgary/
And HBGary's story is a good example what happens to smart a$$es that try to f*** with them...
Good luck, Sony...
Diogen.
Sony may offer reward for PSN hackers’ heads
If you can't do it yourself, why not pay somebody that can, eh?
When Hotz offered to teach them how to secure their network, they proudly refused!
Of course, why even try to prevent a disaster if you can do the same after PSN is down for two weeks and counting!
Now, what are the chances this will produce anything since the breach was such a "sheer sophisticated intrusion"?
If the real hackers are as good as Anonymous (and there is a good reason to think so), this is what they are up against
http://blogs.forbes.com/parmyolson/2011/03/16/is-this-the-girl-that-hacked-hbgary/
And HBGary's story is a good example what happens to smart a$$es that try to f*** with them...
Good luck, Sony...
Diogen.
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This is story that keeps giving...
Sony mulls hacker bounty offer ? The Register
Does anybody at Sony know how to spell "retard"...
Diogen.
Sony mulls hacker bounty offer ? The Register
Does anybody at Sony know how to spell "retard"...
Diogen.
Man. Cool it ok? How about the language? We get it . You don't like Sony. But come on. "Retard"? Is that really appropriate?
Anonymous responds...
Hacker group Anonymous issues sharp response to Sony downtime accusations
Diogen.
Hacker group Anonymous issues sharp response to Sony downtime accusations
Diogen.
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