Fri, May 06, 2011 | 05:18 BST
Rumour: Hackers planning another attack on Sony
Hackers are said to be planning yet another offensive against Sony, and have apparently claimed responsibility for the attacks of April 16.
CNET reports it was informed of the hacker’s plans by a source watching an IRC channel. No logs or screen captures have been produced. Shake some salt on.
Apparently claiming to have access to Sony servers even now, the hackers reportedly intend to publish information retrieved in the upcoming attack, and will target user’s personal data, including credit card details.
The source reported the attack will take place this weekend, and will be the group’s third attempt. It’s unclear whether this refers to the twin attacks on the PlayStation Network and Sony Online Entertainment, or the Anonymous-backed DDOS campaign against Sony sites.
Anonymous has denied any connection with the attacks on the PSN, although Sony has revealed it found a suspicious file on its servers in the aftermath, seemingly pointing at the hacktivist group’s involvement.
Sony has hired several network security firms and investigators in the wake of the attacks, and has been accused of negligence in protecting user data.
The PSN is expected to come back online before the end of the week, following final testing.
Thanks, Nozz.
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#51
TheWulf
06/05/11, 4:09 pm
I really hope that a second attack doesn’t happen though, to be honest.
I was against Sony suing GeoHot because in all fairness, he was just a hobbyist hacker A) showing them where the holes in their security were, and B) giving people back a feature they purchased at launch. I’m okay with that, I’m a rights activist so that’s something I can get behind.
I realise that that’s something that not many people will understand. That’s cool too.
The second attack was a good thing. It proved what I’d feared all along, that as GeoHot had spotted, Sony’s excuse for security was fairly piss poor. They didn’t take it seriously. They were walking around with their pants down. If anything, the second attack taught people that you shouldn’t have complete faith in a corporation like Sony (this is good knowledge to have), and it pointed out to Sony that their pants were down.
What some of you may not realise is that this could have been a lot, lot worse. If it was some bored hacker kid like I think it was, then all that’s happened here is that Sony are now aware of the holes, but no one’s in any real danger. Best case scenario, that is, think about it.
The SOE thing though was more criminal act, I don’t think that was anonymous, but it was a group of people with such intent looking to snatch and run with some CC info. This was bad on the one hand, and I don’t think that any CC info should’ve been taken, that’s horrible, but at least it pointed out to Sony once again that their pants are down.
Sony may start taking security more seriously from now on.
Give it a few months before probing their security again, guys. I mean, having another go at them this soon if anyone is really going to is just malicious. Let them get their feet, sort everything out, and if their security is still lax then show them. But to attack them before they’re on their feet again, that doesn’t serve any purpose whatsoever.
That’s my thoughts on this, anyway. As otherworldly as they may seem to some people.
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Gekidami
06/05/11, 4:26 pm
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I dont think its believable hackers would perform another attack. Though rather then conclude that its all an evil plan by Sony like you did, i’ll go with a more down to earth explanation; This news, along with its source is BS.
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