Sony trouble again

On April 27 we reported that data from more than seventy-five million PlayStation Network users and Qriocity could have been compromised by an unauthorized trespass on the Sony system.

This news was confirmed by the Japanese company in an official statement, which, recognizing the seriousness of the matter, asserted that had been exposed only a small percentage of accounts.

It seemed that the waters returned to normal when the May 1 announced back in its official blog that same week, regional produce phased restoration services PlayStation Network and Qriocity, beginning with activation of games, music, and video. The company also announced a series of immediate steps to enhance network security and a new customer appreciation program to thank for their patience and loyalty.

But the calm was short-lived, because yesterday, May 2, a new official statement warning that Sony Online Entertainment Platform could also have been compromised, specifically information from a stale database, which contains approximately 12,700 customers outside data U.S. debit card numbers and expiration dates (but not security codes credit card) and around 10,700 records listing debit bank account numbers of some customers in Germany, Austria, The Netherlands and Spain.

Sony Spain Sources have indicated that they have not received any notice from the Spanish surfer movements have detected fraudulent accounts. This is not the only case, but it serves to expose the fragility of the Internet security companies and even governments. Source: LaGrapadora: