Sony has commenced reinstating their PlayStation Network services in the US as well as Europe after they closed the service down last month as a result of a substantial security breach that afected more than 100 million online user accounts.
The restored functions are mostly restricted to Sony’s chat, internet gaming and music streaming. Sony explained that their aim is to totally re-establish the PlayStation Network by the end of this month.
The company at the same time commenced restoration of their Qriocity film and music service that also uses the PlayStation Network’s server.
Restricted products and services are also set to resume in Canada, Australia, New Zealand and also the Middle East, with Sony reporting that they will begin re-establishing the service in Asia shortly.
Sony PlayStation system links game enthusiasts throughout the world for live gaming, but the network was closed down on April 20 following a hacker security breach.
Sony stated personal information, which includes credit card numbers, could have been taken, although they said they have received no reports that the stolen data has been used unlawfully.
The company said in a statement that they have scaled up security and safety procedures in order to safeguard customers’ personal information.
Even though the limited service enables customers to use online games and chat, Sony explained users still are not able to purchase video games or any other products through the use of credit cards.
Of around 100 million client accounts, Sony claimed around 92 million are able to gain access to the restricted PlayStation network services.
Spokesman Sosuke Kamei explained that Sony’s investigation into the security breach is on-going, but refused to offer information on the actual investigation.
Sony received criticism for their handling of the hacker attack, as they failed to inform users of the attack until April 26 although they started looking into abnormal activity a week earlier.
The restored functions are mostly restricted to Sony’s chat, internet gaming and music streaming. Sony explained that their aim is to totally re-establish the PlayStation Network by the end of this month.
The company at the same time commenced restoration of their Qriocity film and music service that also uses the PlayStation Network’s server.
Restricted products and services are also set to resume in Canada, Australia, New Zealand and also the Middle East, with Sony reporting that they will begin re-establishing the service in Asia shortly.
Sony PlayStation system links game enthusiasts throughout the world for live gaming, but the network was closed down on April 20 following a hacker security breach.
Sony stated personal information, which includes credit card numbers, could have been taken, although they said they have received no reports that the stolen data has been used unlawfully.
The company said in a statement that they have scaled up security and safety procedures in order to safeguard customers’ personal information.
Even though the limited service enables customers to use online games and chat, Sony explained users still are not able to purchase video games or any other products through the use of credit cards.
Spokesman Sosuke Kamei explained that Sony’s investigation into the security breach is on-going, but refused to offer information on the actual investigation.
Sony received criticism for their handling of the hacker attack, as they failed to inform users of the attack until April 26 although they started looking into abnormal activity a week earlier.
