Select Gamers Are Testing PSN, Sony Confirms, SOCOM And Other Games Being Played « Games Thirst Just after we posted that the next PS Blog update should include nothing short of an announcement to welcome back PSN, Sony’s confirmed that a select few have been chosen to test the network in Asia, Europe and the Americas. Good news incoming. Via Google translate, The official PlaystationNL tweeted this: “@snickel86 at this moment a select group is testing the network . Territories= Japan (Asia), Europe & America.” Elsewhere, TSA are reporting that PlayStation Netherlands sent users this info via a tweet: “A select group of people is testing the network right now.” So things are definitely on the role, excited? Other reports suggest that some gamers are even playing SOCOM 4: US Navy Seals….
This has given me a ton of hope. As badly as I want the network back it's good to see Sony is taking some time to put the network through proper paces before throwing open the gate.
I've given up on guessing when "soon" will be but I've never held my breath either. I stopped caring about when it's going to come back up just as long as it does. No use in keeping your hopes up for something so vague. When it happens, it happens.
Nice! I much prefer the phrase "before we know it" over "soon" or "shortly" or even "at least a few more days" ! :beerchug:
Sorry but I'm getting excited! :hehe: Ironically, if it does happen in next few days, I prolly won't be around lol. Oh well, enjoy!
Sounds promising and don't we have the tennis space coming up soon too, that you can win an apartment from. Wonder how Sony is going to handle the missed home updates?
PlayStation Network: Here's The Official Letter Sony Sent to Publishing Partners [Exclusive]v PlayStation Network: Here's The Official Letter Sony Sent to Publishing Partners [Exclusive] - IndustryGamers Dear Partner: As you know, certain PlayStation Network, Qriocity and Sony Online Entertainment service user account information was compromised in criminal attacks against our networks. I want to assure you, as a PlayStation partner, that it is Sony’s top priority to restore our network operations and see that business is returned to usual as soon as possible. We are working around the clock to restore service, but will do so only when we can ensure that the network can operate safely and securely. In the meantime, we greatly appreciate your patience, understanding and goodwill. What Happened? • On Tuesday, April 19, 2011, Sony discovered that several PlayStation Network servers unexpectedly rebooted themselves and that unplanned and unusual activity was taking place on the network. This activity triggered an immediate response. • Sony mobilized a larger internal team to assist the investigation of the four suspect servers. That team discovered the first credible indications that an intruder had been in the PlayStation Network system, and six more servers were identified as possibly being compromised. Sony immediately decided to shut down all of the PlayStation Network services in order to prevent any additional damage. • The scope and complexity of the investigation grew substantially as additional evidence about the attack developed. • The forensic teams were able to confirm that intruders had used very sophisticated and aggressive techniques to obtain unauthorized access, hide their presence from system administrators and escalate privileges inside the servers. Among other things, the intruders deleted log files in order to hide the extent of their work and activity within the network. • On Sunday May 1, using information uncovered by the forensic teams, engineers at Sony Online Entertainment (SOE) discovered that data had also been taken from their servers. They, too, shut down operations and on Monday, May 2, announced the discovery. What Data Are Affected? As you may know, personal data was stolen from approximately 77 million PlayStation network and Qriocity service accounts. As of this writing, there remains no evidence that the credit card information was stolen and the major credit card companies are still reporting that they have not seen an increase in fraudulent transactions due to this event. What Steps Are Being Taken? We have taken aggressive action to give consumers peace of mind, protect them against the abuse of their data, and enhance our security systems moving forward. We have already advised our consumers in the U.S. that we will offer complimentary identity theft protection services through a leading provider, including an insurance program of up to $1 million. Similar programs are being developed in other markets around the world. In addition, Sony is taking a series of steps to enhance security of our network infrastructure. They include but are not limited to: • adding additional automated software monitoring and configuration management to help defend against new attacks; • enhanced levels of data protection and encryption, as well as additional penetration and vulnerability testing; • enhanced capabilities to detect software intrusions within the network, unauthorized access and unusual activity patterns; • implementation of additional firewalls; • expediting a planned move of the system to a new data center in a different location with enhanced security; and • appointment of a new Chief Information Security Officer. Finally, to thank our customers for their patience and loyalty, we are offering them “welcome back” packages as soon as the networks are restored, including free downloads of selected PlayStation entertainment, 30 days of free service as well as service extensions for the number of days PSN and Qriocity services were unavailable, with similar benefits for Music Unlimited subscribers. Looking Ahead We of course deeply regret that this incident has occurred. We are working closely with the FBI to identify and apprehend the culprits who committed this crime against our consumers, our partners and our company. I know you can appreciate how widespread the problem of cybercrime is in society today. Although no company is immune, we are confident our consumer data will be protected by some of the best security measures available today. As a valued partner we aim to keep the lines of communication open so that you are aware of our progress. Our focus has been to confirm the security of the networks, protect customer data and get the services back on line as quickly as possible. We will do our best to respond to all of your inquiries and we will do everything we possibly can to support you. We are doing everything we can to bring these services back online as soon as possible. We will update you with more information as soon as we can, but please call your account executive if you have further questions. We thank you for your patience and look forward to moving ahead together in the months and years to come. Very truly yours, Rob Dyer SVP, Publisher Relations
I'm new to the forums so, Hi to everyone, It'll be really nice if some of it will be working by the weekend, I really miss not being able to sign in. I wanted to sign up on the official foums as well instread of just reading, but been unable to since all these problems so hope I can do that soon as well. Thanks, Nikita
Too bad they failed at that in too many instances. Maybe this will finally have them looking at how important customers relations is.
Only way they could have been worse at communicating was to have used stock footage of "Bagdad Bob" saying we assure you nothing is wrong.
Great could we see Home this weekend? Sony is getting ready to unleash a new network a new Home bigger and better go 77million man might be showing my age.
I want to test psn with my sc game think they will let me ? Maybe this is a start of something to come that thing they call psn ?
This is the first and best news from our PSN people that have been truely precise and clear of what they are doing to move ahead and give us hope for the future gamming community. I felt they answered our questions and lifted our spirits as to when and how they are working to protect us in the futue. I realize they do not give us a specific date as to when we will be able to get back on line, but have givien at least me the assurance of anonimity on the PSN Home when it does come back. I have missed my friends and being on home so terribley and I can't wait to get back on Home to have a big reunion with my friends here. Thank you for posting this information. I am so so ready to come back on Home. I am not afraid to use PS Home in the least. The hackers may have caused the shut down, but by God we are not down! I am ready to pick up where we left off and hope everyone is in agreement with all this. I certainly am.
