Sony Sued for PSN Security Breach

[Zerosuit connor]

A class action lawsuit was filed against Sony a day after the company publicly admitted that personal information from PlayStation Network was compromised by a security breach.
The lawsuit was filed by the Rothken Law Firm today in a California court and alleges Sony "failed to take reasonable care to protect, encrypt, and secure the private and sensitive data."

Yesterday, Sony said it believes an unauthorized person obtained PSN user information, including members' names, addresses, birthdays, and login passwords. The company said there was no evidence that credit card information was stolen, but did not rule out that possibility.

"We brought this lawsuit on behalf of consumers to learn the full extent of Sony PlayStation Network data security practices and the data loss and to seek a remedy for consumers. We are hopeful that Sony will take this opportunity to learn from the network vulnerabilities, provide a remedy to consumers who entrusted their sensitive data to Sony, and lead the way in data security best practices going forward," said Ira P. Rothken an attorney who filed the class action complaint.

"Sony's breach of its customers' trust is staggering. Sony promised its customers that their information would be kept private. One would think that a large multinational corporation like Sony has strong protective measures in place to prevent the unauthorized disclosure of personal information, including credit card information. Apparently, Sony doesn't," commented J.R. Parker, co-counsel in the case.

The lawsuit seeks monetary compensation for the data loss and "loss of use of the Sony PlayStation Network, credit monitoring, and other relief according to proof."

That was Quick.
A copy of the complaint in PDF form can be viewed

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[machomuu]

Well, that sucks, though I'm less than surprised.

 

[BasedKiliK]

We ALL knew this was gonna happen, but only a day after they came clean. Damn.

I wonder if this really is karma for all the bullshit they've been pulling since January. PSN might as well be dead at this point.

 

[KingVamp]

If I read right, they not even sure it happen. In other words he could be suing for nothing.

Anyway, that was quick.

 

[xist]

Sony’s T&C state it excludes “all liability or loss of data or unauthorised access” to consumer accounts....Brits gonna take 'em down though.....

 

[ShadowSoldier]

If I read right, they not even sure it happen. In other words he could be suing for nothing.

Anyway, that was quick.

You didn't.

But anyways, good. Sony should have encrypted user data. I mean for god sakes, even Gawker media encrypted passwords even if it was only the first 5 letters. And Sony didn't do it at all?

What a joke, they deserve to be sued.

 

[_Chaz_]

Serves them right. You don't just leave info like that accessible.

 

[Tonitonichopchop]

I'm mildly surprised it happened this quick, but this is certainly not surprising. Sony failed in a huge way and is now going to suffer the consequences. I'm even wondering if they'll be able to survive in the industry at this point.

 

[Maz7006]

http://vgn365.com/2011/04/26/psn-users-rep...olen-from-them/

 

[Coto]

Well. This is about money, and personal info. Even Sony can´t get out with it easily, let´s hope they have really learned their lesson this time.

 

[Hop2089]

I'm mildly surprised it happened this quick, but this is certainly not surprising. Sony failed in a huge way and is now going to suffer the consequences. I'm even wondering if they'll be able to survive in the industry at this point.

They won't survive in these conditions

Think of it

Damage and costs of rebuilding the PSN: 24 billion dollars

Lawsuits $500,000-10,000,000+ (per case, it's worldwide)

Compensation of around $10-$100 per user

Consumer Confidence loss: Priceless

Conclusion: Sony will be doomed

 

[BasedKiliK]

http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/...g-Breach-Secret

A freaking US Senator is up their ass now. And it's only gonna get worse for 'em.

 

[KingVamp]

This is crazy, they really mess up!

 

[Hop2089]

http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/...g-Breach-Secret

A freaking US Senator is up their ass now. And it's only gonna get worse for 'em.

It's over, all they need now is someone from the Japanese Government, Ishihara would be the best choice for obvious reasons, then they will be screwed for good.

 

[Snailface]

This company just can't catch a break. I almost feel sorry for them.

 

[aiRWaLKRe]

Wooo if this keeps up I might be able to buy a ps3 new for very cheap

Sony is going to hell in a handbasket huh?

 

[heartgold]

aw what? Poor Sony, hope it doesn't damage them too much

 

[[M]artin]

Yesss, within a few weeks, I'll be able to pick up a PS3 for like, 5 bucks! >=D

So... should I be trying to get a full refund on my PS3 copy of Portal 2 now...? I only bought it to activate it on Steam and since I can't even get past the first step of linking it to my PSN now...?

 

[Zerosuit connor]

I have always loved sony products, but they have done consumers wrong by not telling us straight away and not fixing issues like this earlier this month when anonymous brought PSN down. This is going to turn many people off Sony products, especially when this is the worst time for this to happen i.e with the release of their tablets and the NGP coming up later this year .Not to mention the recent release of the Xperia play. And I think that if they can fix this mess, it will encourage them to make PSN a subsrciption service. I think what Sony needs to do now is... Make Believe.

 

[The Catboy]

Really? Didn't Sony just get out of court with the GeoHot case and now this?