– PSN accounts can be compromised using limited personal data (PSN ID, old order details) to bypass 2FA and via Sony’s internal support to change the linked email.
– Hackers target both high-profile and average users, with reports of coordinated attempts and warnings prior to breaches.
– User support responses appear slow or unaware, highlighting a need for immediate action from Sony to address the vulnerability and protect accounts.
PlayStation Accounts Facing Security Issues
Looks like there is a troubling trend where PlayStation accounts are reportedly easy to hack, and a wave of incidents is bringing this vulnerability into the spotlight. Sony has not yet issued a response, but several users, including a well known media figure, have had their accounts hijacked recently. This situation coincides with rising PlayStation Plus membership prices and less PC access for single-player titles.
High Profile Case Highlights Security Flaws
Colin Moriarty, the proprietor of Last Stand Media and a host for a PlayStation focused talk show, recently saw his account compromised in what appears to be a chain of attacks targeting both random users and “prominent” individuals. Moriarty posted on X that a victim warned him two days prior that “they” had his data and planned to grab his account soon. Despite being cautious and avoiding suspicious links or password reuse, the breach occurred.
Warning Signals and Player Reactions
Additionally, Dustin Furman, Moriarty’s co host, received a message from Moriarty’s compromised account saying, “you’re next.” Moriarty notified PlayStation support about the risk to public figures and ordinary players, but support seemed unaware of the situation. They suggested it could take three weeks to resolve, and in the interim, they removed the credit card details from Moriarty’s account.
From Personal Recovery to Wider Risk
Thanks to industry connections, Moriarty managed to reclaim his PlayStation account, yet many others aren’t as fortunate and have reported similar incidents for months. A user known as Pyo on X stated that hackers can easily gain access to a PSN account with only the PSN ID and some old transaction details, such as an order number or the last four digits of a credit card. With that data, attackers can exploit Sony’s internal support system to alter the linked email and disable two factor authentication.