256081, RE: *Facepalm* Possible exploit of new system (swipe). Posted by jimaveli, Wed May-18-11 08:07 PM
I'm gonna go ahead and not touch this system for a while longer. I went a year + with no Xbox, so I'm not above it..at all.
>PSN Password Reset Exploited >Sony's latest security measure may have been circumvented. >UK, May 18, 2011 > >by Daniel Krupa >IGN UK >Early reports suggest that Sony's request for PlayStation >Network users to reset their passwords could have >inadvertently exposed the network to a new set of attacks. > >The exploit allows hackers to change user passwords via the >PSN password reset page, using just two pieces of information >– a PSN account email address and a date of birth – both of >which could have been obtained in the original breach. > >The exploit was initially reported by Nyleveia, but the story >has since been confirmed by Eurogamer, who claim to have seen >video evidence corroborating Nyleveia's claims. > >As a consequence, the PSN sign-in is currently down on a >number of Sony's sites. > >IGN will keep you updated.
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