PSN security risk

Had some fraudulent charges attempted on my credit card today and they started at PSN. I know a few people who have also had credit card info leaked from PSN and got me thinking how un secure their store is. I think it is appalling that a company as large as Sony would not set up better protection for the Playstation Network. I recommend not using a card for purchases and instead purchase PSN network cards.

Someone must of just gotten on your account. Get a better password or start using PSN Cards. The only time i hear someone geting charge for stuff they didnt buy was from message from the PS3 and they clicked a link.

How on earth can it get leaked? Someones gotten into your account obviously. Try not to follow any links on PSN messages, there chain messages and scams.

or u cud just use visa gift cards like do. that way if it gets leaked people will be confused as to why the card isnt workingevilmaster2424

Yep both with PSN and Xbox Live I only use pre-paid cards. I know if you give Xbox Live your credit card information you have to call up and wait on hold to talk to a live person to cancel your subscription, what a hassle - not sure if the new PSN Plus is like that or not.

The only security risk problems that have been confirmed that I heard of is game sharing. Did you choose a goodsecured password or something that people can guess?

I never click any PSN links or share my password with anyone. In fact my general paranoia about info being compromised causes me to err on the side of being over cautious. It was taken from the account info and accessed without knowledge of the password. In the passed I have deleted the card info as soon as I use it but this time i hadn't. Lesson learned! Just be aware the PSn store is not as secure as you might hope and that paying with a psn network card or visa gift card (if you wish to waste your money on that gift card garbage) is the safest bet.

Gift cards or use PSN cards. There are two options NOT to use your CC and be charged an interest rate as well as become a security risk since that's all people are really after these days anyway.

Just wipe that clean off your profile and go with either of the other two options. Don't trust anything. I honestly knew it wouldn't last long anyways.

Gift cards or use PSN cards. There are two options NOT to use your CC and be charged an interest rate as well as become a security risk since that's all people are really after these days anyway.

Just wipe that clean off your profile and go with either of the other two options. Don't trust anything. I honestly knew it wouldn't last long anyways.

Denji

You are correct, removing the credit card info immediately after you use it is key. However, if you do not there is a very good chance that your info will be compromised and that is what I think shows a lack of appropriate security on Sony's part. If you are going to offer services like auto fund transfer to your store wallet then you should insure that you have sufficient security in place to back it up.

Gift cards or use PSN cards. There are two options NOT to use your CC and be charged an interest rate as well as become a security risk since that's all people are really after these days anyway.

Just wipe that clean off your profile and go with either of the other two options. Don't trust anything. I honestly knew it wouldn't last long anyways.

Denji

You realize that if you pay your cc bill immediately you are not charged an interest rate right?

You are correct, removing the credit card info immediately after you use it is key. However, if you do not there is a very good chance that your info will be compromised and that is what I think shows a lack of appropriate security on Sony's part. If you are going to offer services like auto fund transfer to your store wallet then you should insure that you have sufficient security in place to back it up.

caroliro

I always delete billing info once used. I cant believe Sony would take such a risk. Btw since we're on this topic, how did that 'psn under attack with that code generator' thing turn up? We couldnt get hacked by visiting the site, we would have to put our info there right?tommyas

I don't know. I never fall for the emails but I'm starting to think that if you have an account with your credit card info listed as part of your "secure" PSN profile that they get pick out by the code generators. In short, if you use a card delete the info in your account immediately after you use it!

[QUOTE="caroliro"]

You are correct, removing the credit card info immediately after you use it is key. However, if you do not there is a very good chance that your info will be compromised and that is what I think shows a lack of appropriate security on Sony's part. If you are going to offer services like auto fund transfer to your store wallet then you should insure that you have sufficient security in place to back it up.

JoKeR_421

Yea I hear you and i am on top of it but how long will deleting your info immediately after a purchase be safe. You are taking chances assuming that Sony is on top of it enough that deleting the info immediately will always keep it safe. Who knows what devious minds are working on as we type away.