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[SSReborn]

Wow they are hacking his account and not using it to announce a new Crash game or anything like that?! what a missed opportunity, it could be legendary for the few hours until Sony debunk it.

They wouldn't do that they are a security company......lol

 

[HStallion]

Just remember folks 2 Step verification doesn't mean you can't be hacked, its in fact fairly easy to get around but harder than the very basic most ways of protecting passwords and accounts. Still its not some impenetrable wall.

 

[Blastoise]

This is a weird way for yosp to announce his move to MS?

 

[c0de]

I'd like to think shu isn't stupid. He has entire Japanese writing system at his disposal but his password is susceptible to a dictionary attack?

According to 3 posts before yours, yes.

 

[Kyzer]

musta been watching the really kinky stuff

 

[UrbanRats]

These hackers usually personate as the victim to get there sim cards from there phone provider.

Source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caVEiitI2vg

This is not even hacking, just social engeneering and exploiting stupidity.

 

[Jonnax]

Security group? I would assume that white hats don't just do things without their permission and won't withhold the account like this. Jesus.

Yeah, they're just trollish people likely in a jurisdiction where they can't get prosecuted for their actions.

 

[Spinky]

So what the hell is that link they posted, anyway?

 

[GeoramA]

This is why I hardly use Twitter anymore. So many goddamn low-lifes.

 

[Xater]

Yeah looks legit....

I'd contact Twitter before ever engaging with such people. Shu is verified so he should have no trouble sorting this out.

 

[Rellik]

Just remember folks 2 Step verification doesn't mean you can't be hacked, its in fact fairly easy to get around but harder than the very basic most ways of protecting passwords and accounts. Still its not some impenetrable wall.

These guys cant get around it. They tried to hack deadmau5 but he had it on and he was rubbibg their face in it. They never got into his account and moved on.

Back then they were holding accounts for ransom and to get it back you'd have to follow them on Twitter.

 

[TheSeks]

Shu doesn't use 2Factor on Twitter. Why am I not surprised?

Spoiler

WHEN IS 2FACTOR PSN COMING, SHU!?

 

[WaterAstro]

This thread is really the equivalent of advertising for Lizard Squad. I thought it was not allowed.

 

[encephalon]

I'd like to think shu isn't stupid. He has entire Japanese writing system at his disposal but his password is susceptible to a dictionary attack?

Passwords don't accept Japanese.

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

If it was on the ps blog sure.

Of course now we know its a hack but if it wasnt diff story

 

[Dragon Puncher]

Well, such testing groups do exist for both door locks and cyber security. The idea is that a company, to make sure that its safety measures are indeed up to snuff, will have such a group try to gain forcible access. If they fail or only succeed after a ludicrous amount of effort - ie, more than the average hacker would ever bother with - then its a pass. If they get in far too easily things need to be improved.

In this case though, Sony obviously did not ask for this group's services, so this leaning way closer to a protection racket.

It's obviously doesn't have anything to do with security, but is just asshole hackers trying to blackmail. These tactics are used all the time and can be a lot worse in regards to shit like ransomware where whole company servers are locked down.

 

[Mithos]

Just wondering, what kind of 2 step do twitter have (I don't use it)?

Email, SMS (require your phone number), application (authentication app of some kind) or some other type?

 

[Calm Mind]

I'm not a hacker.

I just netsh a lot.

 

[Coffinhal]

Hmm OK

 

[test_account]

Shu doesn't use 2Factor on Twitter. Why am I not surprised?

Spoiler

WHEN IS 2FACTOR PSN COMING, SHU!?

Some people have recently been hacked even using 2 factor authentication, like Boogie2988, so even thats not 100% safe. I think there was another guy as well, but i cant remember his name.

 

[Outrun]

Bish is gonna rain holy hell on these clowns...

 

[Speedwagon]

I'm not a hacker.

I trust you.

 

[Lulubop]

 

[SprachBrooks]

God, these hackers lack so much creativity. They could have done so much to troll people at least, instead they invoke ethical hacking then devolve into console wars lol.

 

[Get_craycray]

Some people have recently been hacked even using 2 factor authentication, like Boogie2988, so even thats not 100% safe. I think there was another guy as well, but i cant remember his name.

The CEO of Twitter himself has been hacked by this group.

 

[pelican]

Bit of Karma considering Sony's track record of account security for their customers.

Difference here is the hackers can't make charges to @yosp's credit card.

Two Step PSN verification - MIA.

 

[Jonneh3003]

I wonder if Shu contacts any developers privately on Twitter, I imagine not but these guys would have access to personal conversations if so.

 

[cireza]

God, these hackers lack so much creativity. They could have done so much to troll people at least, instead they invoke ethical hacking then devolve into console wars lol.

Yeah, that's a real disappointment. Talk about wasted potential.

Can't wait to see websites publishing news about this tweet however.

 

[DeepEnigma]

Missed opportunity to troll the internet by using yosp's account to announce Demon's Souls Remastered.

Should have been first post, lol.

 

[jello44]

Some people have recently been hacked even using 2 factor authentication, like Boogie2988, so even thats not 100% safe. I think there was another guy as well, but i cant remember his name.

Ethan from h3h3 (youtube) I believe.

 

[Brix]

Hackers get off on stuff like this. Enjoy those couple hours of fame 😜

 

[Taker34]

Dat Watch_Dogs 2 marketing

 

[Xbudz]

Stung by a Scorpio

 

[ArjanN]

Why tho? How the hell people be doing this? Why not donald dumbass trump

Someone hacked Trump's twitter and has been posting vile racist shit for months, turns out that no-one could tell the difference.

 

[Garrett Hawke]

Someone hacked Trump's twitter and has been posting vile racist shit for months, turns out that no-one could tell the difference.

lmao

 

[Regiruler]

Notify CEO Kaz Hirai at once.

 

[Blam]

Notify CEO Kaz Hirai at once.

I must know his opinion on this.

 

[Ganzlinger]

Nothing more is sacred

 

[DeepEnigma]

Notify CEO Kaz Hirai at once.

Hahahaha, sometimes, the simplest of posts on here, carry so much depth and lawls, lol.

 

[Firestorm ZERO]

Shu doesn't use 2Factor on Twitter. Why am I not surprised?

Spoiler

WHEN IS 2FACTOR PSN COMING, SHU!?

Some people have recently been hacked even using 2 factor authentication, like Boogie2988, so even thats not 100% safe. I think there was another guy as well, but i cant remember his name.

Ethan from h3h3 (youtube) I believe.

Yup. If tech support is stupid enough to fall for social engineering, then two factor is useless.

Watch this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caVEiitI2vg

 

[WORLDWIDEWII]

Side track question, how did shu get that avatar profile pic.??

 

[hiryu64]

 

[Philippo]

Shu's password probably being "zeldalovers".

 

[Audioboxer]

How has this not been sorted yet? lol

Maybe KazHiraiCEO will have time.

 

[mokalovesoulmate]

Shu doesn't use 2Factor on Twitter. Why am I not surprised?

Spoiler

WHEN IS 2FACTOR PSN COMING, SHU!?

Actually I just asked him (where or who to ask) about when the 2FA feature will be rolling out before his account is hacked. Friend of mine's PSN account just switched to non-primary by someone else.

EDIT: And I hope everyone at psn infrastructure team is aware how much important the 2FA is and taking this matter seriously.

Sigh

 

[Collateral22]

Actually I just asked him (where or who to ask) about when the 2FA feature will be rolling out before his account is hacked. Friend of mine's PSN account just switched to non-primary by someone else.

Sigh

I've only just gotten back my US account from this. Account details weren't changed just account switched primary consoles. Pain in the ass.

 

[SmokedMeat]

Should've announced a voluntary recall of Dual Shock 4 controllers. Include link to bullshit form, that asks user to fill out and mail along with controller to Sony.

 

[Cday]

"We are a security group promise ))"
"#Xbox4Ever"

lmao

 

[jaypah]

This is so damn stupid and a complete waste of time. Shouldn't happen to anybody but shame that it happened to a cool dude.

 

[Big Chungus]

Doesnt twitter have 2 step authentication?

This proves that people dont use it even when its available lol