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Sony rolling out two-factor authentication: AUS+NZL tomorrow, other regions to follow
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SoulUnison
Banned
I guess we finally had so many incidents happening that they couldn't pretend it wasn't an issue any longer.
Stupid question about 2FA..
Is it similar to security tokens for MMOs? Every time I login on my console I need to get out my phone and input the code? Or is it once per location as in "You are attempting to log in from an unknown location, do you want to verify this location?"..I'm assuming it will be required for all transactions regardless of where you are.
Is it similar to security tokens for MMOs? Every time I login on my console I need to get out my phone and input the code? Or is it once per location as in "You are attempting to log in from an unknown location, do you want to verify this location?"..I'm assuming it will be required for all transactions regardless of where you are.
Going by the OP's post, it sounds like it will only be for first logins on new devices. Once you enter the code for your home PS4, you won't need to enter one again. if someone tries to login with your account on another PS4, they'll be prompted for the SMS code.
TimeEffect
Member
Ok but what happens if youre already hacked and someone beats you to the punch in setting up a number?
Also, what if your primary account is on a friend or family members ps4?
Also, what if your primary account is on a friend or family members ps4?
Kenzodielocke
Banned
Is the 2FA also for PSN transactions?
Yabberwocky
Member
Thank fucking god.
A blessing for play station owner's for sure. Glad to hear. Now people with Verizon should still be a little worried. Apparently they give out info with out confirming that you are really you( the account holder).
Context: boogie2988 was recently hacked, someone was able to get access to his Verizon account by calling customer service. Once they had his info they where able to get into his YouTube account and some social media and they deleted his youtube channel.
Context: boogie2988 was recently hacked, someone was able to get access to his Verizon account by calling customer service. Once they had his info they where able to get into his YouTube account and some social media and they deleted his youtube channel.
LifeBrandRobot
Member
Freaking finally.
Dr. Kitty Muffins
Member
Make game gifting next. Steam already has it.
Rellik
Member
There we go, finally.
Please don't rely on it as being enough though, it's just one step of many that people should be taking to protect all their online accounts. Unfortunately, I don't think we'll get any fewer "My PSN got hacked" threads than we do now.
Then why don't we see "My Xbox/Steam account got hacked" threads every other day like we're getting PSN hijacks recently? Maybe because they have 2FA?
If people actually use it, there will definitely be a big reduction in cases.
boredandlazy
Member
Now all we need is for mobile phones to finally start selling in Australia to make use of this.
Embarrassed to have taken their time with it sure but even Microsoft didn't have 2FA until 2013. 2FA in 2006 would have been way ahead of its time.
Why don't you see these threads? No idea.
Fix-It Felix. Jr.
Member
This is long overdue, but I'm glad that Sony is finally getting their priorities straight and stepping up their security. I'd love if there was an option to have to approve of all purchases via SMS, but first time login works well too.
spazimoose
Member
This is a good start, but I was hoping they'd implement it so you could use it with google authenticator/Authy. Or just put it in their app like Battlenet or Steam. Maybe there'll be more in the announcement. Fingers crossed.
Im sure hes talking about the beginning of ps4..
Anyways good on them.. its a bit late but at least they have finally got to it.
Amauri14
Member
Better late than never.
Edit: Fuck. On haveibeenpwned.com says that my e-mail was disclosed on FUCKING SIX different data breach.
Now I know how my Origin account was hacked at the end of 2014.
Edit: Fuck. On haveibeenpwned.com says that my e-mail was disclosed on FUCKING SIX different data breach.
Now I know how my Origin account was hacked at the end of 2014.
Pocky4Th3Win
Member
Now people won't have an excuse when they are irresponsible with their logins. Always had a issue with people screaming that they've been hacked but in reality it's social engineering or using same passwords on other services.
D
Deleted member 325805
Unconfirmed Member
We still see a small number of posts on Reddit:
Code:
25 Dec https://www.reddit.com/r/xboxone/comments/3y7p64/so_someone_just_spent_hundreds_of_dollars_on/
29 Dec https://www.reddit.com/r/xboxone/comments/3ynjbg/my_xbox_live_profile_was_hacked_but_i_got_it_back/
07 Jan https://www.reddit.com/r/xboxone/comments/3zxynj/somebody_logged_into_my_password_protected_profile/
11 Jan https://www.reddit.com/r/xboxone/comments/40i8rd/my_microsoft_account_was_hacked_and_i_cant_get_it/
13 Jan https://www.reddit.com/r/xboxone/comments/40qldf/wtf_i_think_i_just_got_hacked200_never_winter_zen/
15 Jan https://www.reddit.com/r/xboxone/comments/410omj/problem_with_xbox_account/
20 Jan https://www.reddit.com/r/xboxone/comments/41v8vm/escalating_account_issue_with_microsoft/
23 Jan https://www.reddit.com/r/xboxone/comments/42ape2/tech_account_hacked_xbox_live_no_longer/
28 Jan https://www.reddit.com/r/xbox/comments/431sbn/help_somebody_hacked_my_account_and_is_making/
02 Feb https://www.reddit.com/r/xboxone/comments/43rxhi/techsupport_question_from_a_new_user/
04 Feb https://www.reddit.com/r/xboxone/comments/4440mg/did_my_email_get_compromised_or_my_xbl/
13 Feb https://www.reddit.com/r/xbox/comments/45kk4m/account_was_hacked_last_night/
22 Feb https://www.reddit.com/r/xboxone/comments/473smj/xbox_live_account_compromised_support_being/
15 Mar https://www.reddit.com/r/xboxone/comments/4akkz4/psa_turn_on_2_step_verification_or_lose_your/
21 Mar https://www.reddit.com/r/xboxone/comments/4bd1x5/has_anyone_ever_had_trouble_recovering_a_hacked/
09 May https://www.reddit.com/r/xboxone/comments/4ihdy5/am_i_fucked_my_account_was_hacked_and_i_have/
24 May https://www.reddit.com/r/xboxone/comments/4ktuyb/microsoft_saved_my_bank_account/
26 Apr https://www.reddit.com/r/xboxone/comments/4ggh2i/someone_hacked_my_microsoft_account/
15 Jun https://www.reddit.com/r/xboxone/comments/4o5rz8/just_a_reminder_to_get_twostep_verification_on/
19 Jun https://www.reddit.com/r/xboxone/comments/4ovcqu/just_got_an_email_saying_that_my_account_had_been/
22 Jun https://www.reddit.com/r/xboxone/comments/4p9z20/someone_hacked_and_stole_my_xbox_handle_how_do_i/
25 Jun https://www.reddit.com/r/xbox/comments/4pr08x/did_i_just_lose_my_account_for_good/
26 Jun https://www.reddit.com/r/xboxone/comments/4pv7ev/another_reminder_to_enable_two_factor_verification/
02 Jul https://www.reddit.com/r/xbox/comments/4qykar/got_my_account_back_then_i_found_out_im/
31 Jul https://www.reddit.com/r/xboxone/comments/4vi80c/microsoft_temporarily_disabled_my_account_because/
04 Aug https://www.reddit.com/r/xboxone/comments/4w44mk/tech_cant_login_to_my_account_after_activating/I wonder what percentage will enable it.
Less than 10%.
super-famicom
Member
FINALLY
diablos991
Can’t stump the diablos
Still not putting any financial data on their systems.
Amauri14
Member
Now the question is: would they have bothered to get it out as quick as they did without us drawing attention to it?
Of course no.
Looks like our threads worked, gaf!!!
Now the question is: would they have bothered to get it out as quick as they did without us drawing attention to it?
"As quick as they did"?
The GAF threads didn't do anything. It has been on the cards since Sony announced it in April.
Kill that email address with fire! lol
Are you willing to put your information on a Microsoft system? The only reason I ask is, Microsoft was hacked in a pretty epic fashion 2011-2013. It was only because the hackers were ardent Xbox fanboys they decided not to go after user data.
MANY people have alt accounts for the other regional stores.
I'm in EU and I have a US and JP store.
In no way is this solution helping me.
plutoknight
Member
This is very nice, but I'm hoping for Authenticator/Authy support too!
SMS is much better than nothing though and I'll gladly take it! Hope they enable it by default.
SMS is much better than nothing though and I'll gladly take it! Hope they enable it by default.
They won't. They'd be inundated with phone calls and support tickets asking them how to turn it off.
No major service enables 2-factor by default
You might be able to set up a google voice number and receive the SMS codes through Hangouts on your computer, but it will require a phone that can receive SMS.
Hurray for alphabetical order
plutoknight
Member
Maybe I meant more of a "strongly encourage you to turn it on" like Google does when you don't have 2FA enabled. Basically, I don't want Sony to just say "hey it exists!" and then keep relatively mum on it for the masses.
It's Sony network security; I imagine the authentication process involves mailing a letter to our houses with the code to enter.
Hypemaster
Member
I survived the drought!
