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[Iacobellis]

Sony is just readying Online ID changes. Come on, you guys have been begging for this!

 

[Collateral22]

I think someone on Twitter is pulling your leg.

https://www.playstation.com/en-ie/explore/playstation-network/ << Nothing comes up on the top.

Good shout. Jesus people really do go to long distances to try cause panic.

 

[Revolutionary]

It's not paranoia. I have good to believe PSN was hacked. My CC information was compromised overnight U.S. EST and attempts were made to make purchases on PSN. Unless this is all an amazing coincidence, PSN was hacked.

Ugh, can we stop with the FUD? We had enough of that shit a week ago in the Steam Xmas thread. It's likely a coincidence.

 

[Desmond]

I wonder if we can get on the webstore and remove our cards

 

[icespide]

people sure do get pissed off when psn goes down

 

[shotgunbob04]

Sorry guys, but if Sony were actually upgrading the network, then they would have made an announcement, and NeoGAF would probably go down for 30 minutes due to the hype overload.

 

[Orochinagis]

I guess this week will be fallout 4 marathon for me.

 

[Deadly Joker]

I just cancelled all my credit cards and closed my PayPal account.

 

[ViciousDS]

Think it's time to start my old republic run.....or maybe get back into an mmorpg.....or a new one. So many options.

 

[Human 2.0]

Ummm what the actual fuck?

The US site shows "PlayStation Network is currently experiencing issues."


and the UK site shows "PlayStation Network is currently unavailable. Click here for more details. 4th January 2016 from 4:30pm to 5:30pm GMT >"

Where is that screenshot taken from?

 

[Briarios]

Looking at the map, it just looks like a DDoS attack, so I dunno where all this compromised info stuff is coming from:
http://map.norsecorp.com/

 

[melkier33]

If you have a credit card on file with PSN, it would be a good idea to check the purchases or pending purchases/attempts made on it since last night.

Just checked, no activity on my accounts.

 

[jaaz]

Ugh, can we stop with the FUD? We had enough of that shit a week ago in the Steam Xmas thread. It's likely a coincidence.

I'm just telling you what happened to me. And I mentioned it might be a coincidence. What else do you want?

 

[didevol]

I just cancelled all my credit cards and closed my PayPal account.

wat

 

[Melchiah]

Ummm what the actual fuck?

it's there for me

Nothing about dates when I clicked the link.

 

[JetBlackPanda]

I just cancelled all my credit cards and closed my PayPal account.

 

[OmegaFax]

Good shout. Jesus people really do go to long distances to try cause panic.

https://www.playstation.com/en-ie/explore/playstation-network/ << Nothing (yet) but when I went here: https://www.playstation.com/en-gb/explore/playstation-network/ it came up. So yeah, it's real. Changed "en-ie" in the url to "en-gb"... Maybe it's something they haven't rolled out on all of the different site regions yet. Still wouldn't panic but it's odd that the EU side put up an actual timeframe.

 

[Collateral22]

The US site shows "PlayStation Network is currently experiencing issues."


and the UK site shows "PlayStation Network is currently unavailable. Click here for more details. 4th January 2016 from 4:30pm to 5:30pm GMT >"

Where is that screenshot taken from?

Irish site has no banner for me, but this has the 4th - 7th thing
https://www.playstation.com/en-gb/get-help/help-library/

 

[Ardenyal]

Good shout. Jesus people really do go to long distances to try cause panic.

And the naive take the bait. sheesh.

 

[StoopKid]

I just cancelled all my credit cards and closed my PayPal account.

Overreact much.

 

[Orochinagis]

I just cancelled all my credit cards and closed my PayPal account.

 

[Draper]

I just cancelled all my credit cards and closed my PayPal account.

I submerged by PS4 in a bathtub of water.

Let's see the cyber thieves get ahold of my info now!

 

[Melchiah]

https://www.playstation.com/en-ie/explore/playstation-network/ << Nothing (yet) but when I went here: https://www.playstation.com/en-gb/explore/playstation-network/ it came up. So yeah, it's real. Changed "en-ie" in the url to "en-gb"... Maybe it's something they haven't rolled out on all of the different site regions yet. Still wouldn't panic but it's odd that the EU side put up an actual timeframe.

Yeah, now it shows for me as well.

 

[Pyramidbread]

I'm guessing the 7th January bit was a typo, can't see it taking that long to bring the network back up.

 

[AmyS]

Anytime I purchase something on the PS Store, be it on the website or directly on a PS system, I always remove my CC info immediately.

 

[Atilac]

Looking at the map, it just looks like a DDoS attack, so I dunno where all this compromised info stuff is coming from:
http://map.norsecorp.com/

That map doesn't show a ddos attack, stop spreading FUD

 

[flipswitch]

Maybe we'll finally get two-step authentication.!.

 

[Desmond]

If I turn off my PS4, can I boot it back up and sync trophies without any fuss when PSN is back online? Goddamn always online gen. lol

 

[pixxxelz]

If I turn off my PS4, can I boot it back up and sync trophies without any fuss when PSN is back online? Goddamn always online gen. lol

Yes

 

[psynergylover]

Ummm what the actual fuck?

I hope that's true, Sony surely would've given us notice for a maintenance period this long?

 

[EASTC0AST_GH05T]

Anytime I purchase something on the PS Store, be it on the website or directly on a PS system, I always remove my CC info immediately.

This, I never leave my CC info on any device, I buy what I want and then take it off.

 

[Pennywise]

If I turn off my PS4, can I boot it back up and sync trophies without any fuss when PSN is back online? Goddamn always online gen. lol

Of course.
Why shouldn't you?

 

[didevol]

Maybe we'll finally get two-step authentication.!.

Still wouldn't stop a ddos(IF that's what this is).

 

[ViciousDS]

If I turn off my PS4, can I boot it back up and sync trophies without any fuss when PSN is back online? Goddamn always online gen. lol

Yes.....your trophies are saved locally and then synced with the server when you load the trophies icon.

 

[Phineous_2]

The upside of this is that, for once, I didn't procrastinate and downloaded the game I wanted from this week's sale last night. Got a couple hours of gameplay in and REALLY enjoyed it!

Downside: It was The Crew: Wild Run. Online only. Ugh.

 

[ubersticky]

Very frustrating.

Especially as Battlefront is my main game now. Can't sync, so can't get my account on, which means I can't at least play the single player filler to grind some credits. Grumble.

I'm playing it offline right now? You mean it won't save my progress?

 

[Evolved1]

The upside of this is that, for once, I didn't procrastinate and downloaded the game I wanted from this week's sale last night. Got a couple hours of gameplay in and REALLY enjoyed it!

Downside: It was The Crew: Wild Run. Online only. Ugh.

Hahaha

 

[Pyramidbread]

I'm guessing the 7th January bit was a typo, can't see it taking that long to bring the network back up.

As I suspected, the GB site is now showing
"4th January 2016 from 4:30pm to 5:30pm GMT"
instead

 

[Desmond]

Yes.....your trophies are saved locally and then synced with the server when you load the trophies icon.

I thought so, but I can't even view them offline. It's a load of bull.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

The upside of this is that, for once, I didn't procrastinate and downloaded the game I wanted from this week's sale last night. Got a couple hours of gameplay in and REALLY enjoyed it!

Downside: It was The Crew: Wild Run. Online only. Ugh.

lol I was playing Destiny like at 2am last night and decided to buy/download Soma for the sale price. I came really close to saying "Meh I'll do it tomorrow".

 

[jaaz]

Anytime I purchase something on the PS Store, be it on the website or directly on a PS system, I always remove my CC info immediately.

I always do this... except for PSN. And I think I just paid for it.

 

[WITHE1982]

I submerged by PS4 in a bathtub of water.

Let's see the cyber thieves get ahold of my info now!

I think i'm safe. I always keep my PS4 wrapped in tin foil to deflect any hacking attemps/cosmic rays.

Just in case i've cut up all my credit cards, removed my fingerprints using a razor and i'm currently dousing my house in petrol.

Let the bastards come.

 

[ViciousDS]

I thought so, but I can't even view them offline. It's a load of bull.

You need to switch the view....should be there somewhere. It's trying to load your online trophies.

 

[Piercator]

I just cancelled all my credit cards and closed my PayPal account.

Sometimes it's nice to live outside of the US and have to buy that shitty prepaid cards

 

[Melchiah]

Yes.....your trophies are saved locally and then synced with the server when you load the trophies icon.

Just earned two trophies in Bloodborne, but unlike on the PS3 they don't show offline at all. Is that common?

 

[III-V]

Does anyone know how to play offline? I would like to play some DS2 SOTFS.

EDIT: I should mention that it hangs when examining the trophy set and I can't continue.

EDIT: I am an idiot and figured this out immediately after posting. Simply sign out of PSN.

 

[The Culture Vulture]

I finally bought a PS Plus Membership and was going to activate today to get the PS Plus games from December as late as possible. Plan not going exactly to perfection.

 

[JetBlackPanda]

I just put my PS4 into my fireplace and stuck my credit cards and social security card into a blender.

 

[Emperor Bohe]

damn, is it really down till the 7th? that's crazy.

 

[Roddslayer]

Perfect timing for me to get back into Witcher 3. Unacceptable nonetheless due to my lack of daily online Rocket League.