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[Blanquito]

We should all change our avatars to Spiderman in honor of this news.

 

[Menitta]

Buttsex669 tried anal sex and wasn't that into it.

Got it.

 

[ocean]

Pardon my ignorance, but why is being able to change PSN names such a desired thing?

Because a lot of people chose a name when they were 12 and feel it doesn't really resonate with them anymore. Getting a new account isn't an attractive alternative since it would entail losing your trophies (trivial), friends list (annoying but manageable) and digital purchases (hell to the no).

 

[The Real Napsta]

Pardon my ignorance, but why is being able to change PSN names such a desired thing?

Probably because you've been able to do it on xbox for like 10 years?

 

[Sundayafternoon]

Jeezus finally

 

[Avenger54321]

Finally, now I can worry less about my account somehow getting hacked. I had my account since 08, and I went digital this gen, so I'm really protective of it. I don't share my PSN password with anyone, but I love to have that extra layer of security for the future.

 

[Menitta]

Because a lot of people chose a name when they were 12 and feel it doesn't really resonate with them anymore. Getting a new account isn't an attractive alternative since it would entail losing your trophies (trivial), friends list (annoying but manageable) and digital purchases (hell to the no).

Ok, now I understand. It's really surprising that they still haven't added such an easy thing to do.

 

[5taquitos]

Ok, now I understand. It's really surprising that they still haven't added such an easy thing to do.

The theory is that it's not an easy thing to do at all due to the way PSN's databases are constructed.

 

[Kyoufu]

Thank you Jebus.

 

[DriftingSpirit]

Ok, now I understand. It's really surprising that they still haven't added such an easy thing to do.

Their architecture for PSN is more than likely making what should be relatively simple a taxing issue. I think they are (have been) working on it but it just takes time. A lot of time, unfortunately.

 

[Transistor]

Ok, now I understand. It's really surprising that they still haven't added such an easy thing to do.

If they indeed used the PSN ID as the primary key in their database (which would be god damn ridiculous), changing it would be a nightmare.

 

[The Elite]

The theory is that it's not an easy thing to do at all due to the way PSN's databases are constructed.

Their architecture for PSN is more than likely making what should be relatively simple a taxing issue. I think they are (have been) working on it but it just takes time. A lot of time, unfortunately.

If they indeed used the PSN ID as the primary key in their database (which would be god damn ridiculous), changing it would be a nightmare.

I thought it was doable in Japan?

 

[SmartWaffles]

The spidermen win

 

[viHuGi]

People want something, sony does it, people complain.

 

[Transistor]

I thought it was doable in Japan?

I believe in Japan it doesn't actually change the PSN ID, but you can give a "nickname" to your account that you show up as online.

 

[jetsetnickradio]

It's embarassing that it took this long, but I'm glad we're getting it.

 

[wenaldy]

PSN is finally behind seven proxies :')

 

[Jason Frost]

The spidermen win

Thanks Spiderman!

Spectacular Spectacular spider-Man!
Spectacular Spcetacular,
Spider-Man!

Disappointed I wasn't thanked personally.

Wow, finally. Guess Sony was getting tired of all the Spidermen getting their accounts hacked.

We should all change our avatars to Spiderman in honor of this news.

What is the link between Spider-Man and two steps authentication?

Is it only because of the old Spider-Man font on the PS3?

 

[krae_man]

I thought it was doable in Japan?

It doesn't matter, the solution is to start from scratch and come up with some sort of migration process. They can't keep building on the pile of crap forever. They need to quit stalling and make a new pile of crap.

 

[D20CritMiss]

bit o' hyperbole, I know.

 

[DriftingSpirit]

People want something, sony does it, people complain.

The way of gaming life on the internet.

 

[labaronx]

PlayStation listened to us <3

Lmao

 

[Sub Zero]

What is the link between Spider-Man and two steps authentication?

Is it only because of the old Spider-Man font on the PS3?

Two gaffers with Spidey avatars had their PSN accounts compromised recently

 

[DriftingSpirit]

It doesn't matter, the solution is to start from scratch and come up with some sort of migration process. They can't keep building on the pile of crap forever. They need to quit stalling and make a new pile of crap!

"We will be shutting down PSN servers in order to get something completely fresh started. Please be patient as we update to a system that will provide a much better experience."

"RAGERAGERAGE!!!"



I do agree with your sentiment though. It seems they are managing to workaround something awful but they need to get to the core of the problem.

 

[Farsi]

Finally piece of mind when it comes to PSN credit.

 

[JC Lately]

Chance that they'll use google authenticator? Zero? I'm thinkin' zero.

 

[bigdaddygamebot]

I wonder how that will impact people who do that account sharing thing? (Am I calling it the right name?)

 

[DriftingSpirit]

The fruits of SIE already showing up too!

 

[mreddie]

ABOUT...FUCKING...TIME

 

[5taquitos]

I wonder how that will impact people who do that account sharing thing? (Am I calling it the right name?)

Probably just don't turn 2-factor on, it will likely be optional

 

[BabyFaceKillah]

K

 

[Jason Frost]

Two gaffers with Spidey avatars had their PSN accounts compromised recently

Oh, I see now.

Thank you very much.

 

[RedAssedApe]

what's funny is that there was another push for 2FA after the Heartbleed/SSL vulnerability in 2014. lots of these sites and services still never did anything. for example, reddit was supposedly looking into implementing it but it never happened.

lot of institutions still don't have an implementation in place. surprisingly some financial institutions still don't. my school is currently in the process of implementing it on its single sign on and vpn services. being part of that makes me slightly more understanind as it is actually a lot harder to implement than most people probably think that being said 8 years is a long ass time...so yeah

 

[Wagram]

Buttsex669 tried anal sex and wasn't that into it.

Anyone with enough brains to name themselves that deserves it till the end of time.

 

[ptuck874]

thanks bejeezus!!!!

 

[ComputerBlue]

HYYPEE!!!

LOL

Yeah, about time. Glad they're doing this, should have been there from the get go, at the latest following the 2011 breach.

 

[Shpeshal Nick]

About fucking time Sony. Welcome to 30 years ago.

 

[krae_man]

Edit: huh, 2FA was created in 1984.

 

[FantasticMrSnake]

 

[Steverulez]

Taken long enough but they finally did it. I will put it on when its up

 

[InsaneTiger]

About fucking time Sony. Welcome to 30 years ago.

Right? I was worried about that when I was 3 years old.

 

[Curufinwe]

About fucking time Sony. Welcome to 30 years ago.

1986, eh.

 

[BibiMaghoo]

Awaiting CEO Kaz Hirai's tweet

"We are pleased two announce two-factor authentication in a future update. Two lines of code will now be required in order to break into our network instead of just the one."

 

[Nozem]

Excellent. This was high on my PS4 wishlist.

 

[Melchiah]

About fucking time Sony. Welcome to 30 years ago.

Internet wasn't even widely available in 1986.

 

[Armadilo]

PlayStation listened to us <3

I would Agree

 

[TheJollyCorner]

About fucking time Sony. Welcome to 30 years ago.

lulz! I think you mean 100 years ago, am I right bruh?!?

 

[Kayant]

I would Agree

Lmao &#128516; &#128516; &#128512;

 

[Mechazawa]

Christ, took em long enough.

 

[Qwark]

This is great, but this wouldn't have prevented the infamous hack, correct? This is just account protection, not database protection. Am I assuming incorrectly?