Sony CFO apologizes for PlayStation Network security incidents

Sony CFO Lin Tao apologized to customers and stakeholders for a series of incidents during a recent earnings call Q&A. Lin Tao said management takes the issue seriously but cannot provide specifics because digital attacks are increasingly intricate and advanced.

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Following the call, a user named PSNINSIDE reported that thousands of PlayStation Network accounts and IDs are being advertised, traded, and sold through marketplaces like Instagram and Telegram. This reportedly includes rare three- and four-character IDs. PSNINSIDE claims some sellers allegedly have access to or cooperation from people inside PlayStation Customer Support. The reported operation allegedly involves selling stolen accounts and obtaining confidential customer information to facilitate account takeovers.