Security expert says PSN still not safe

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While Sony is busy welcoming its customers back to PlayStation Network, some aren't celebrating just yet. Speaking to IndustryGamers, security expert Gregory Evans said that PSN still isn't safe because Sony is "relying on the wrong people to secure their system." Specifically, Evans believes that Sony (and most companies) use "IT managers" instead of true security experts or, to put it a different way, hackers.

IT managers, in Evans' estimation are "just book-smart people who went out and read a book and passed the test." He likened them to military infantry, trained only in basic skills, whereas hackers are more like highly skilled Navy SEALS.

Evans would seem to be something of an expert on the subject ... having been to federal prison for hacking major companies like AT&T, Sprint and Worldcom. Evans now runs a security company, helping companies build more secure networks. Sony isn't a special case, however, as Evans noted that any online-capable gaming console is potentially at risk and no network is completely secure. He added further that "these attacks will continue to happen." So, happy gaming, everyone!

http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/02/security-expert-says-psn-still-not-safe/#comments

Posted: Jun 03, 2011 12:15 am

Comments

bilisbeatPosted: Mon. Jun 06, 2011

domdom553 OK before I start do not bother replying because I don't care i'm just posting this. I don't care what you say.

PlayStation 3 is not better

Xbox 360 is better same with our network, Xbox Live.

Sony is a Asian company who makes money off hiring cheap employees cheap materials and low grade equipment but makes it look like there stuff is good. More Asian company are Samsung and LG and companies like that are cheap Asian company's why do you think there profit margins are so high e.g. $20 to make cheap ass PS3 and sell for $400 like its something good profit margin of 95%.

Microsoft, One of the biggest success stories of wall-street. A company who invented the 1st OPERATING SYSTEM of which if it didn't happen you wouldn't be here right now. Microsoft has been here since the early 1980's and has just conquered everything and stuck to HIGH quality products not cheap labor made stuff from china.

Sony=Best cheap Wal-mart goods you can find!

Microsoft=A good respected corporation with High quality goods and services and given opportunities to companys like Netflix, Paypal and many companys to help expand there services.

Why do you think we pay $8 a month for Xbox Live?
Because were not cheap and it is an excellent high quality service with the latest security technologies to keep us safe.

how does the PlayStation network work?

Sony CEO goes to Wal-mart and asks if they can borrow there servers:)

P.S. It does not matter what you say THIS is the truth there will be no opinions of Sony being the best, This is fact.

How long did It take to type this? About 5 seconds because I have it saved on notepad so I can post it on playstation videos so p3 fanboys will know
this.

So your saying Asian companies cant make products?
Lol, buddy, 90% of the electronics you use everyday is Asian.
Your are very hypocritical.
You say 'we' and 'our' like you are Microsoft.
Your not shit
People like you make me hate Xbox.
You say Microsoft has High quality products?
Then What the **** is this RROD?
**** Microsoft released the 360 too early and didnt finish the cooling system. Assholes.

Sony, unlike Microsoft, doesnt need to depend on computers to make their products.
Sony makes TVs, phones, movies, and much more.
What does Microsoft Make? They invented the ShitBox 360, Shit-dows 7, and tons of other shitty computer related shit.
So **** you sir and have a nice day.

TroPPicZPosted: Sun. Jun 05, 2011

domdom553 OK before I start do not bother replying because I don't care i'm just posting this. I don't care what you say.

PlayStation 3 is not better

Xbox 360 is better same with our network, Xbox Live.

Sony is a Asian company who makes money off hiring cheap employees cheap materials and low grade equipment but makes it look like there stuff is good. More Asian company are Samsung and LG and companies like that are cheap Asian company's why do you think there profit margins are so high e.g. $20 to make cheap ass PS3 and sell for $400 like its something good profit margin of 95%.

Microsoft, One of the biggest success stories of wall-street. A company who invented the 1st OPERATING SYSTEM of which if it didn't happen you wouldn't be here right now. Microsoft has been here since the early 1980's and has just conquered everything and stuck to HIGH quality products not cheap labor made stuff from china.

Sony=Best cheap Wal-mart goods you can find!

Microsoft=A good respected corporation with High quality goods and services and given opportunities to companys like Netflix, Paypal and many companys to help expand there services.

Why do you think we pay $8 a month for Xbox Live?
Because were not cheap and it is an excellent high quality service with the latest security technologies to keep us safe.

how does the PlayStation network work?

Sony CEO goes to Wal-mart and asks if they can borrow there servers:)

P.S. It does not matter what you say THIS is the truth there will be no opinions of Sony being the best, This is fact.

How long did It take to type this? About 5 seconds because I have it saved on notepad so I can post it on playstation videos so p3 fanboys will know
this.

I completly agree with you that Xbox is better. I just wanted to point out that Sony actually [b]lose[/b] money on the PS3. They sell it for less than they made it for. Why? Blu-ray is a disk format run by Sony, and by having one of these integrated into every PS3 sold, means that there will be lots of people buying Blu-ray disks, resulting in Sony gaining a small profit from every one sold.

-Olu-Posted: Sun. Jun 05, 2011

Sony needs to get rid of the monkeys that handle there security and hire someone smart.

--Skype--Posted: Sat. Jun 04, 2011

OK before I start do not bother replying because I don't care i'm just posting this. I don't care what you say.

PlayStation 3 is not better

Xbox 360 is better same with our network, Xbox Live.

Sony is a Asian company who makes money off hiring cheap employees cheap materials and low grade equipment but makes it look like there stuff is good. More Asian company are Samsung and LG and companies like that are cheap Asian company's why do you think there profit margins are so high e.g. $20 to make cheap ass PS3 and sell for $400 like its something good profit margin of 95%.

Microsoft, One of the biggest success stories of wall-street. A company who invented the 1st OPERATING SYSTEM of which if it didn't happen you wouldn't be here right now. Microsoft has been here since the early 1980's and has just conquered everything and stuck to HIGH quality products not cheap labor made stuff from china.

Sony=Best cheap Wal-mart goods you can find!

Microsoft=A good respected corporation with High quality goods and services and given opportunities to companys like Netflix, Paypal and many companys to help expand there services.

Why do you think we pay $8 a month for Xbox Live?
Because were not cheap and it is an excellent high quality service with the latest security technologies to keep us safe.

how does the PlayStation network work?

Sony CEO goes to Wal-mart and asks if they can borrow there servers:)

P.S. It does not matter what you say THIS is the truth there will be no opinions of Sony being the best, This is fact.

How long did It take to type this? About 5 seconds because I have it saved on notepad so I can post it on playstation videos so p3 fanboys will know
this.

slaughtercellPosted: Sat. Jun 04, 2011

Fool Me Once, Shame on You; Fool Me Twice, Shame on Sony

bilisbeatPosted: Fri. Jun 03, 2011

To all the Xbox 360 Fanboys out their,

This is a video about how this group of hackers could take down Microsoft. They explain how they can do it too and how you can. They show exploits in their system and other things.

I wanna see these guys take down XBL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVOdJEDBP54

ExpectTheWorstPosted: Fri. Jun 03, 2011

Lols

bananapie62Posted: Fri. Jun 03, 2011

they should hire geohot so he can fix it lol

ZBrushPosted: Fri. Jun 03, 2011

captaindink
iModGames
Nyntrak Man, Sony is just so much better than microsoft.

/sarcasm

Yet another Xbox Fanboy. Seriously, grow up.
The same thing could happen to Xbox LIVE one day....... it's not impossible.

The Difference is that microsoft would accualy be able to fix the problem.....and hire the hackers so its stops...unlike sony who is still gettin cocky about being hacked......'i dont know why we were hacked' yeah u do ......

To be honest I'm looking forward to the downfall of XBL even though am an avid Xbox 360 gamer.
Mainly because It forces the company's to look toward future software/consoles faster and to achieve something allot more secure the next time around.

Without things like this happening consoles would not evolve in accordance to Moore's Law.

XCaptainDinkXXPosted: Fri. Jun 03, 2011

iModGames
Nyntrak Man, Sony is just so much better than microsoft.

/sarcasm

Yet another Xbox Fanboy. Seriously, grow up.
The same thing could happen to Xbox LIVE one day....... it's not impossible.

The Difference is that microsoft would accualy be able to fix the problem.....and hire the hackers so its stops...unlike sony who is still gettin cocky about being hacked......'i dont know why we were hacked' yeah u do ......

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