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| 24.6 Million Users Affected in Latest Sony Attack |
Sony Online Entertainment's various services seem to be down and a message on the official site does not give much information on the particulars. According to a short post on the site, the services were taken down after an investigation revealed a deeper 'intrusion' than expected at first.
This is the first we have heard that Sony's MMORPG arm had some sort of security breach.
According to Sony now more than 24.6 million users have been affected by the latest breach of security on the Sony Online Entertainment network. This breach allowed for 20,000 bank accounts and credit cards to be exposed to the hackers too. The intrusion was detected early in the morning May 2nd on an outdated database from 2007. The database contained approximately 12,700 non-US customer credit or debit card numbers and about 10,700 debit cards for customers in Germany, Austria, Netherlands and Spain. |
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| Sony Sued For PlayStation Network Data Breach |
Slashdot reports:
Like clockwork, the first lawsuit resulting from the security breach of the personal data of more than 75 million Sony PlayStation Network customers has been filed. The suit was filed today on behalf of Kristopher Johns, 36, of Birmingham, Ala., in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
Johns accuses Sony of not taking 'reasonable care to protect, encrypt, and secure the private and sensitive data of its users.' He also believes Sony took too long to notify him and other customers that their personal information had been exposed. Because of that, the complaint alleges, Sony did not allow its customers 'to make an informed decision as to whether to change credit card numbers, close the exposed accounts, check their credit reports, or take other mitigating actions.' |
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Posted by Tessil Wednesday, April 27, 2011 (20:02:53) |
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| Play Station Network Compromised |
Sony is warning its millions of PlayStation Network users to watch out for identity-theft scams after hackers breached its security and plundered the user names, passwords, addresses, birth dates, and other information used to register accounts.
Sony's admission came six days after the PlayStation Network was taken down following what the company described as an 'external intrusion'. The stolen information may also include payment-card data, purchase history, billing addresses, and security answers used to change passwords, Sony said on Tuesday. The company plans to keep the hacked system offline for the time being, and to restore services gradually.
The advisory also applies to users of Sony's related Qriocity network. Note that SoE is currently claiming that EverQuest accounts were not involved, as they are separate. However SoE has also claimed that the EQ2Players server outage during this time was also caused by the fallout from the intrusion, so it's not entirely clear. |
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| Sony’s War on Makers, Hackers, and Innovators |
Phillip Torrone has recently posted an article at Make titled "Sony's War on Makers, Hackers, and Innovators." The article traces Sony's history with regards to innovation and the hacking community. Phillip traces through six specific example's of Sony's growing hostility towards it's own consumers, which is ironic when contrasted against the company's earliest history. Sony's shift from a consumer electronics company to that of a content provider is certainly a theory worthy of consideration.
One specific example he mentions is the lawsuits that plagued the Sony Aibo modding scene. While eventually the community prevailed, it was far too late to save the Aibo as a product, and eventually community interest has all but dried up. A telling example of the disasterous effect the litigious nature of Sony has.
And then there of course is Sony's latest crusade against PS3 homebrew and the pending litigation against George "GeoHot" Hotz...
You should definitely take a moment to read the article if you have the time. Phillip brings up some very good points, giving you plenty to consider the next time you make an electronics purchase, large or small. |
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Posted by Tessil Friday, February 25, 2011 (22:38:50) |
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| Server Merge Notification |
Greetings from Norrath!
Hail, Adventurer!
On or around February 14th, 2011 at 12:00 AM (PST), EverQuest® II will begin the process of merging the Lucan D’Lere server to the Crushbone server, with the goal
of providing an even better gameplay experience for everyone. Please check EverQuest2.com periodically for any further updates on this scheduled server merge.
Preserve your Legacy!
As a result of the merge, some character names may be duplicated. Players who have logged in within the past sixty (60) days will be given priority in keeping their character's name (see below for more details).
As you may have additional concerns related to this event, we are providing the following information (and have additionally posted an FAQ page on our Knowledge Base) in an effort to answer as many commonly asked questions as we can. |
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| Child’s Play Charity Drive 2010 |
Players of EverQuest, EverQuest II, Free Realms and Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures will soon have the opportunity to contribute to the Child's Play charity by buying select in-game items. From Dec. 21-31, Sony Online Entertainment will donate $10 to Child's Play for the purchase of each of the following items, up to $50,000:
- Clone Wars Adventures: P3-NUT, a nutcracker-themed Droid pet
- Free Realms: A penguin pet
- EverQuest: the Child’s Play cardboard tube ornamentation, an effect that makes any weapon look like a cardboard tube
- EverQuest II: the cloak of falling snow
Child's Play is a charity that is dedicated to providing children with toys and age-appropriate games at more than 70 hospitals worldwide. Visit the official Child's Play site for more details on how to make a donation. |
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Posted by Tessil Saturday, December 18, 2010 (11:53:58) |
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| Double Station Cash this Weekend Only! |
SoE is again offering Double Station Cash for the weekend (AKA Sony Fun Bucks - It works just like regular money, but it's, er..."fun").
Either redeem SOE Pre-Paid Game Cards and add Station Cash™ directly to your Station Account, or buy SoE pre-paid cards at participating retailers (Best Buy, Blockbuster, CVS, Game Stop, 7-Eleven, Target, Toys R Us, and Walmart). Promotion does not include purchases made via SMS.
Offers valid 12/17/10 - 12/19/10. |
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Posted by Tessil Friday, December 17, 2010 (17:43:09) |
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| Save the Date for Fan Faire 2011! |
Mark your calendars for July 7-9! Sony Online Entertainment (SOE) is bringing all the fun of Fan Faire back to Bally's Las Vegas for a weekend of gaming action. Fan Faire is a great time to meet up with old friends and make some new ones while getting a look behind the scenes of your favorite SOE titles!
Fan Faire will be packed with activities including:
- Special announcements and sneak peeks of upcoming SOE titles
- In-game tournaments and live, game-themed competitions and quests
- Developer forums, panels and roundtables
- Goody-bags, giveaways and other fun items!
Fan Faire vets and noobs alike will not want to miss out! Tickets are expected to go on sale early this spring. |
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Posted by Tessil Friday, December 17, 2010 (17:35:19) |
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| Get 50% off during Super Fan Days! |
SoE is offering 50% off Station Cash (AKA Sony Fun Bucks - It works just like regular money, but it's, er..."fun"). Promotion does not include purchases made via SMS or pre-paid cards.
Super Fan Days, a 7-Day celebration bringing you a unique in-game item offer every day, hot daily deals on specially selected items in Free Realms, Clone Wars Adventures, EverQuest, EverQuest II, EverQuest II Extended, and PoxNora.
Log in to your favorite SOE games every day to see what items you can get for a steal! Each day from Wednesday through Tuesday, each of the paticipating games will have a special one-day sale on just one item. But don't wait...once the next day's item goes on sale, you've missed the prior day's deal!
Check your game's Marketplace or website every day during the promotion period to see what deals you'll find.
Offers valid 11/3/10 - 11/9/10. |
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Posted by Tessil Wednesday, November 03, 2010 (22:15:50) |
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| Fan Faire 2010 in Full Swing! |
Well, Fan Faire 2010 is in progress. The highlight for Y.T. has been seeing once again the people and faces that have been just phosphor or luminance on the screen for years. It's been a while, and meeting in meatspace again is reason enough to venture off across the globe and meet in this cesspool of excess that is Las Vegas.
We've been out here with the Brimstone and Reckless Alliance folks, as well as some of the long-time core of Clenched Fist from the EQ1 days all the way up to present day, which is the treat. As for the conference itself... uh, rant for another day. All I can say is "typical Sony quality." I say that a lot.
I'm here for the Guild. Speaking of which...
Left to right, bottom to top: Toukai, Lorrik, Xylarius (being his usual photophobic self), Oxonia, and Tulvarus. Look for us on the box cover of the new expansion: Return of the Void! |
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Posted by Tessil Saturday, August 07, 2010 (00:04:25) |
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| Guild Name: |
| | Clenched Fist |
| Server: |
| | Crushbone |
| Guild Level: 90 |
| Guild Status: N/A |
| Total Characters: 179 |
| Unique Members: 33 |
| Average Adv. Level: 52 |
| Average Art. Level: 26 |
| Date Formed: |
| | Wed, 12 Jan 2005 18:31:00 |
| Average Quests Completed: 306 |
| Total Rares Harvested: 7,303 |
| Total Items Crafted: 481,720 |
| Highest Guild Status Contributor: | | | Tulvarus (6,778,623) |
| Most Quests Complete: | | | Tulvarus (5,060) |
| Most Collections Complete: | | | Toukai (494) |
| Highest Max Melee Hit: | | | Sala (5,124,003) |
| Highest Max Magic Hit: | | | Tulvarus (1,796,495) |
| Most rares collected: | | | Tulvarus (921) |
| Most items crafted: | | | Tulvarus (331,729) |
| Longest Time Played: | | | Tulvarus (1 year 5 months 21 hours 30 minutes 54 seconds) |
Class Breakdown:
 | Fighter: 20 |
- Berserker: 2
- Guardian: 5
- Bruiser: 3
- Monk: 5
- Paladin: 5
- Shadow Knight: 0
| Priest: 22 |
- Templar: 4
- Inquisitor: 7
- Warden: 2
- Fury: 4
- Defiler: 1
- Mystic: 4
| Mage: 28 |
- Warlock: 4
- Wizard: 6
- Illusionist: 4
- Coercer: 5
- Necromancer: 4
- Conjuror: 5
| Scout: 27 |
- Brigand: 2
- Swashbuckler: 1
- Dirge: 4
- Troubador: 5
- Assassin: 2
- Ranger: 5
- Beastlord: 8
Trades Breakdown:
| Craftsman: 24 |
- Craftsman: 9
- Provisioner: 7
- Woodworker: 4
- Carpenter: 4
| Outfitter: 14 |
- Outfitter: 5
- Armorer: 4
- Weaponsmith: 2
- Tailor: 3
| Scholar: 20 |
- Scholar: 2
- Jeweler: 5
- Sage: 5
- Alchemist: 8
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