PlayStation’s Social Accounts Have Been Hacked

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Man, Sony just doesn’t have much luck when it comes to hackers, does it? Everyone undoubtedly remembers the 2011 PlayStation Network hack that left millions of PS3 owners without online service. And today, it looks like the PlayStation social sites have taken a hit.

A hacker group by the name of OurMine managed to sabotage both the PlayStation Twitter and Facebook accounts for a short time, noting several messages that have to do with hacking. It looks like Sony managed to regain control of the accounts and remove the tweets in question, but here’s the message that we saw:

“PlayStation Network Databases leaked #OurMine

Subscribe to #DramaAlert

No, we aren’t going to share it, we are a security group, if you works at Playstation then please go to our website ourmine.org”


What’s concerning is how the company may have gained access to the PlayStation Network database, as there’s a possibility that user information may have been compromised. It doesn’t look like the team has noted what it intends to do with the information, and did this as sort of a promotional stunt for their group, but it’s nevertheless something that users may want to check out.

Sony hasn’t noted anything regarding the hacks yet, but it’s sure to release some kind of statement regarding this once everything is secured again. Still, it probably wouldn’t hurt to keep an eye on your PSN account over the next few days…



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Source: http://comicbook.com/gaming/2017/08/21/playstation-s-social-accounts-have-been-hacked/

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ChatPosted:

Mikey This is why I choose Xbox lol.


I couldn't agree more. litreally.

TOXICPosted:

This is why I choose Xbox lol.

SilkyPosted:

YourGirlLoveMee Never see Xbox with this problem Xbox with a other W


Yeah true, only thing I can remember to fault microsoft on was the DDOS attacks but again that's not their fault.

KixaPosted:

It's great to see them have the accounts back in control. They should contact those who were messaging the PS social accounts so they can alert them to change their password in case any info was compromised.

YourGirlLoveMeePosted:

Never see Xbox with this problem Xbox with a other W

9ntyPosted:

No matter what they'll tweet regarding their social media account got hacked.
Sony internet access is crap and they REALLY need to update their security.
Sony is weak making their security strong.
Hackers can access anything, great examples;- Twitter Accounts.

ZydrinPosted:

Real big shocker here, they are always being hacked.

RareparrotPosted:

the hackers used a different way to breach in.
but honestly i dont care about getting hacked shit happens nothing to be afraid of i got nothing personal on any account.

MazePosted:

I'm never getting a playstation because of 2011.
Sony is a joke with security.

MajPosted:

PlayStation & Security don't mix lol
Steo your game up Sony