Ongoing PSN outages
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I had this problem too but its back up and running for me, try now.
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- Counter_Z23
I think the PS website is still down, atleast in the UK anyway.
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- stupidstormy36
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Just had that problem, but everything works fine now.
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- Counter_Z23
I think that the attack was targetted at the PS websites, not the PSN itself.
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The threat is not only towards PSN, but Sony related online services as well. It's not really a threat, is it? More like a declaration of intent to cause damage. Expect periodical "outages" over the next couple of...well, you get the idea.
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Makes perfect sense, it's a Denial of Service attack. It works by using lots of machines to send data packets to the servers, they cannot cope with this level of data and get maxxed out, if you will. But if you are already connected, it won't kick you. The servers aren't down, they're just overloaded. This is why some can get in and others can't. Lots of variables at play. You may be one of the lucky ones.
Thing is, it's not only affecting Sony, but the owners of the machines used in the DOS attacks.
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- IncredibleCulk
SONY has been caught with its pants down and been given a damn good rogering plain and simple but what do you expect from a company that launches a console (March 23, 2007) and still hasnt fixed the incredibly flawed and buggy internet explorer 4 years later
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Anonymous Says War on Sony Has Just Begun
Personally I have read enough about Anon to take them seriously, however I don't know that Sony Corp feels the same. If some of the comments by this representative are indeed accurate of their sensitivity to the users of PSN, then I'm guessing/hoping the impact of their efforts on the user will be minimal. That being said, if I were an executive with any of Sony's companies or a significant shareholder I would indeed feel a little uneasy about what this "war" against Sony will in fact entail.
By Mike Sharkey | Apr 6, 2011
Sony successfully countered group's DDoS attacks, Anon says it is just getting started.
Hacker activist group Anonymous launched its first volley in its war against Sony, successfully gumming up the works at PlayStation Network and related PlayStation 3 websites. Sony successfully countered the distributed denial-of-service attacks on its servers by enlisting the aid of anti-DDoS specialists Prolexic Technologies. But the war is far from over, Anon promises in a new interview, and the worst is yet to come.
Speaking with PlayStation LifeStyle over a secure chat channel, Anon member Takai said Sony was wise to hire Prolexic, but it won't protect the company from what the hackers have planned.
"So far, all Sony has seen from us is poking and prodding," Takai told PlayStation LifeStyle. "A simple salute to let them know we're coming. Make no mistake, what you saw today and thought to be frustration is merely preparation for what's to come. We said, expect us. Counting us out would be a mistake."
Exactly what Anon has planned remains unknown, but Takai said the group is "really going all out for this one." And what about all of the PS3 gamers that simply want to log on to PSN to play games online as the attacks escalate?
"The consumers in this are as one might call, collateral damage," said Takai. "We are very cognizant of the fact that we are not making friends nor allies among the average consumer with our attack. This is unfortunate... will the very people we seek to support not see what it is we are trying to achieve? In this case, many don't. There has been a lot of hate spread throughout the internet and over forums that we are being reckless and simply punishing consumers more than Sony... Before you judge us, take the time to understand us."
Personally I have read enough about Anon to take them seriously, however I don't know that Sony Corp feels the same. If some of the comments by this representative are indeed accurate of their sensitivity to the users of PSN, then I'm guessing/hoping the impact of their efforts on the user will be minimal. That being said, if I were an executive with any of Sony's companies or a significant shareholder I would indeed feel a little uneasy about what this "war" against Sony will in fact entail.
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It's all a bit pathetic really. 
If they really cared about the gamers they're affecting, they'd find some other method to protest. If they had any real guts, they wouldn't be hiding behind a computer screen, they'd be protesting outside Sony's headquarters. Continuing their attack on PSN and annoying gamers is only going to make them even more hated than they already are. 👎
If they really cared about the gamers they're affecting, they'd find some other method to protest. If they had any real guts, they wouldn't be hiding behind a computer screen, they'd be protesting outside Sony's headquarters. Continuing their attack on PSN and annoying gamers is only going to make them even more hated than they already are. 👎
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This is nothing new really. Microsoft supposedly has been the target of hackers around the globe for what? 20 years? They sure seem to be doing fine.
Meanwhile, hackers are responsible for the existence and prosperity of companies like Panda, Symantec, Norton, etc.
Now they are after Sony, because one of them found himself in a tight spot. I don't think Sony will be too affected. And meanwhile, we get to know new names of companies with a bright future ahead of them ... like Prolexic Technologies (writing memo: buy shares of this company asap)
There are, however, two classes that will be severely affected by all this:
1. litle to medium sized software/gaming developers. They will be ripped off of any surviving chance by these guys, or by the guys that take advantage of their hacking abilities and spread out piracy.
2. The consumers, not because of these online problems, but because with only the big corporations surviving ... we will get poorer (and, overall, less) games.
Anyway ... none of this is new.
Meanwhile, hackers are responsible for the existence and prosperity of companies like Panda, Symantec, Norton, etc.
Now they are after Sony, because one of them found himself in a tight spot. I don't think Sony will be too affected. And meanwhile, we get to know new names of companies with a bright future ahead of them ... like Prolexic Technologies (writing memo: buy shares of this company asap)
There are, however, two classes that will be severely affected by all this:
1. litle to medium sized software/gaming developers. They will be ripped off of any surviving chance by these guys, or by the guys that take advantage of their hacking abilities and spread out piracy.
2. The consumers, not because of these online problems, but because with only the big corporations surviving ... we will get poorer (and, overall, less) games.
Anyway ... none of this is new.
CodeRedR51
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It's all a bit pathetic really.
I agree with this post 100%.
In doing this these guys aren't just attacking Sony, they're attacking my lifestyle. I have a very popular racing series to run, and I'm hoping this crap doesn't interfere.
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All fair points and couldn't agree more on the positive pub Prolexic is getting out of this. However why would a supposedly tech savvy company such as Sony not already be protected by tools such as those described?
Also the following story regarding their successful, apparently, efforts against HBGary Federal is what would give me pause as a Sony exec.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anonymous_(group)#Attack_on_HBGary_Federal
Any web connected device that contains sensitive information can be hacked, now the only question is if the one who desires that information has the means and/or skill to access it. So assuredly Sony (et al) have vast amounts of sensitive data on their servers, will Anon get there hands on some of it is the question and if so what will they do with it?
Re: Anon Video.
It seems the free flow of information is a freedom Anonymous will only support when it is convenient to their own set of terms and conditions. Unfortunately, I was never given the opportunity to review and accept or reject the seemingly hypocritical "Anonymous EULA", but now I am being forced to enjoy their services.
But, all that only applies if you take their message at face value, the reality of the situation is that the people in "Anonymous" are somehow hoping to protect their identities and escape the consequences of their own illegal actions.
It will be interesting to see the developments in this case over the coming months and years, I see it as a measuring stick for just how much the internet is still like the wild-wild-west.
I find it ironic that the point of the attacks on the PlayStation Network was because of the effort Sony put into removing a virtual instruction manual on how to break the law (hack the PS3), given that:From the video
The fact that the subpoenas are largely for information from online services that have user agreements that state that the service providers will disclose your information to comply with the law, I think the judge in this case is being overly cautious with "Attorneys Eyes Only" and other limits on the scope of the subpoenas.From GeoHot's attorney
It seems the free flow of information is a freedom Anonymous will only support when it is convenient to their own set of terms and conditions. Unfortunately, I was never given the opportunity to review and accept or reject the seemingly hypocritical "Anonymous EULA", but now I am being forced to enjoy their services.
But, all that only applies if you take their message at face value, the reality of the situation is that the people in "Anonymous" are somehow hoping to protect their identities and escape the consequences of their own illegal actions.
It will be interesting to see the developments in this case over the coming months and years, I see it as a measuring stick for just how much the internet is still like the wild-wild-west.
Brett
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Sony probably has measures in place to prevent against lesser attacks. In this much larger scale case, it would seem Sony has contracted the protection to a specialist that is much better equipped to handle more serious attacks. I would guess that maintaining greater protection provided by in house employees all the time is something that Sony has determined to be cost prohibitive; thus, hiring a specialist when needed is seen as a better investment of money.
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Let's be honest here, that would accomplish nothing. They might get annoyed on their lunch hour but business would continue as normal. Whatever their goal is, this is the way to get their attention; PSN users screaming 'WTF?!?!'
I've been to scared to go online the past couple days, haha. I'm such a wuss.
Jerome
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I think that Sony have gone too far asking for the IP addresses of people who watched Geohot's videos.
But I think that Anonymous have gone too far also. Oh well, it doesn't affect me either way...
But I think that Anonymous have gone too far also. Oh well, it doesn't affect me either way...
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IF anyone has see the "newish" video that Annon with their demands for this to stop
http://www.ps3hax.net/2011/04/anonymous-attacks-resume-demands-surface/
Sony has Issued a response to this video here:
http://www.youtuberepeat.com/watch/?v=Jdzy4mI1Vu8
http://www.ps3hax.net/2011/04/anonymous-attacks-resume-demands-surface/
Sony has Issued a response to this video here:
http://www.youtuberepeat.com/watch/?v=Jdzy4mI1Vu8
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Please actually read the court order, as Sony have actually done nothing of the sort, nor has anything like that been granted by the court order.
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