Sony has reset some user’s passwords on the PSN. This is another occurrence of password resets after a similar incident a few weeks ago. If you ran a network that was subject to a massive hack that led to it being switched off for a month, you’d probably be a bit jumpy about security too. And that’s not a bad thing.
That’s what happened, they detected “irregular activity” and reset the passwords, sending out an email to warn users that their log in credentials wouldn’t work and they’d need to use the “Forgot your password” option to set a new one and get signed in. It’s a precautionary measure and there’s no indication that any access to your PSN content or information was given to nefarious types.
There’s also no suggestion that the PSN itself was compromised in any way but there have been a number of high profile hacks recently where email addresses and, potentially, passwords were uncovered from other company’s databases.
My own details were lost by Adobe at the start of November and my email appears on the list of those compromised that pwnedlist.com holds. If you want to check your own, simply enter it at that website and, if it appears on their lists they’ll give you a date. Search for that date on this website and you’ll see where your email address was lost.
It makes sense to use unique passwords anywhere you sign in and to change them from time to time, even if you don’t suspect that you’ve been exposed.
Source: The Verge
blarty
I had to change my password for SEN two weeks ago, and had to do the same for my two lads passwords as well – none of us are on the pwnedlist.
blarty
I’ve not had to do it this round though, so they could be doing these password resets in phases
TSBonyman
Mine is safe, it’s a bit worrying though as they’ve had to reset passwords a few times recently.
Broonba
Cheers for the heads up guys. My email was on there too…”Fuck You Facebook!!”.
Kennykazey
This happened to me last night as I was making sure Plus would auto-renew. Was wondering why on earth it wanted me to change password, but now that I know there was a purpose behind it and not a random event I really don’t mind. Security is good.
matthangzhou
I had to reset mine. Not too fussed as I never store my card details on there anymore.
The Von Braun
PSN hack was the wake up call i needed, looking back.No longer do i have card details stored on numerous sites (only Amazon these days), use pre-paid vouchers for PSN/XBL (and it’s stopped me blowing cash mindlessly as well), passwords are different on each and every site etc.
Had never heard of that site which checks your email accounts, so very grateful for that.All mine came back clear and i’ve sent link to friends to check theirs.