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Sony PlayStation Network Fixes Password Security Breach


Sony's PlayStation Network was caught in another security scandal Wednesday, though it didn't take the company long to fix the breach.

Reports have been popping up about an exploit of PSN's login pages. Hackers were able to change PSN passwords using PSN email addresses and birth dates. That same information was stolen during the attack last month that forced Sony to take down the PlayStation Network and Qriocity for more than 25 days.

Sony responded in a matter of hours to today's exploit, unlike the hacker attack last month. Today Sony took down the PSN and Qriocity reset pages and announced that it had fixed the flaw.

Sony has been under extreme scrutiny after hackers destroyed its outdated cyber defenses. That has made it a major target for hackers who are looking for further flaws.

Sony's quick response should be commended. But if hackers are really motivated to break into something, they're eventually going to find a way to get in. We're fairly certain that hackers will be looking for ways to bypass Sony's defenses just to show they can.

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