08-24-2014, 12:22 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
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PSN network down once again
I guess they didn't learn from the previous attacks. They make billions from the play station, but can't even secure their own network.
I hope it doesn't last as long as the last one.
http://www.psu.com/news/24438/SOE-Pr...Network-outage
Last edited by Arya Stark; 08-24-2014 at 12:46 PM.
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08-24-2014, 12:40 PM
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#2
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Franchise Player
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Everything I've read so far is it is offline due to attempted hacking (the group also targeted Blizzard, Riot Games, and others).
Don't sensationalize anything before more information is available.
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08-24-2014, 12:42 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Calgary
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This is a result from a DDOS attack which happens all of the time. They haven't been "hacked" at all.
edit: Maybe move this to the tech talk forum?
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08-24-2014, 12:44 PM
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#4
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Lifetime Suspension
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OutOfTheCube
Everything I've read so far is it is offline due to attempted hacking (the group also targeted Blizzard, Riot Games, and others).
Don't sensationalize anything before more information is available.
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The "Lizard squad" has already taken credit for taking the network down and the president has acknowledged it.
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08-24-2014, 12:45 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
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Quote:
Originally Posted by psicodude
This is a result from a DDOS attack which happens all of the time. They haven't been "hacked" at all.
edit: Maybe move this to the tech talk forum?
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Oh, my bad.
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08-24-2014, 12:45 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Calgary
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This is the best explanation:
http://www.joystiq.com/2014/08/24/ps...o-ddos-attack/
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It's worth noting that this attack, if true, is not comparable to the 2011 PSN outage. Whereas the incident three years ago was due to compromised systems and an intrusion into Sony servers, a DDoS attack is much simpler, and basically floods the targeted network with data so that it can't make new connections to legitimate users.
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I don't think Arya Stark would be alone in assuming this is another hack attempt, based on history. Sony hasn't really done enough to let customers know what's going on. In addition, there are some counter-measures they could have taken beforehand to avoid this.
Last edited by psicodude; 08-24-2014 at 12:48 PM.
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08-24-2014, 12:52 PM
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On Hiatus
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Calgary Alberta Canada
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bought a 20$ PlayStation card yesterday just to buy bioshock infinite during the flash sale.
So this kind of blows that i wont be able to take advantage of it especially since i cant do it tomorrow because of scheduled maintenance.
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08-24-2014, 01:02 PM
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Violator
bought a 20$ PlayStation card yesterday just to buy bioshock infinite during the flash sale.
So this kind of blows that i wont be able to take advantage of it especially since i cant do it tomorrow because of scheduled maintenance.
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Is the web-based store also down? I don't know if it's considered part of PSN.
https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com
(I can't access from my work browser)
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08-24-2014, 01:05 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Victoria
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OutOfTheCube
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doesn't seem to get past the loading bar.
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08-24-2014, 01:07 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
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Can a mod move this to the appropriate forum please.
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08-24-2014, 01:20 PM
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by flamesfan6
doesn't seem to get past the loading bar.
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Working fine for me.
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08-24-2014, 01:23 PM
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#12
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First Line Centre
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I'm not able to sign in on that site, but I've been watching netflix on my ps3 for quite a while
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08-24-2014, 01:25 PM
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Franchise Player
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You can access the store via the website still - but doesn't look like you can sign in quite yet.
But yeah, the PSN hasn't been the only target lately. WoW, LoL, GW2, Wildstar and others were all hit very recently.
This has nothing to do with your fanboyish claims that "sony didn't learn anything" and everything to do with the reality of today's internet nerds "done wrong" by companies that live off profits.
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08-24-2014, 01:26 PM
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#14
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Lifetime Suspension
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My network is now up and running.
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08-24-2014, 01:27 PM
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wood
I'm not able to sign in on that site, but I've been watching netflix on my ps3 for quite a while
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I think Netflix exists outside PSN as it's own thing -- you need to access the store to download the app, but after that it functions separately.
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08-24-2014, 01:29 PM
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First Line Centre
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*looks at his PS4 that has been turned on 3 times since his son was born*
Huh....
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08-24-2014, 01:34 PM
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Franchise Player
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Here's a thread about it on Reddit.
And some more ridiculousness.
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The hackers are threatening the president of Sony Online Entertainment using hashtags such as #PrayForFlight362 (which he is on) and tweeting 9/11 videos. Sick !@#$%^&.
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Yeah, this is stupid.
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08-25-2014, 09:43 AM
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#18
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Dances with Wolves
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Section 304
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Back online. Just in time for NHL 15 demo tomorrow.
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