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ChrisNZL

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#463169 27-Apr-2011 22:51

I rang my bank (ASB) about this, as I had entered my details on my PSN account before.

ASB said not to worry too much; their fraud detection team keeps an eye on things like this. And they specifically said I would not be held liable if someone made a fraudulent transaction using my details, so that's some peace of mind for me.

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#463173 27-Apr-2011 22:56

Found this on IGN. LOL

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#463182 28-Apr-2011 00:08

what is the use of changing card details on psn - the hacker(s) have already got it. and they're not going to use it to buy ps3 addon packs!

@#$% sony!

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#463231 28-Apr-2011 08:54

joker97: what is the use of changing card details on psn - the hacker(s) have already got it. and they're not going to use it to buy ps3 addon packs!

@#$% sony!

I think you've gotten the wrong end of the stick. You can't change your details on PSN at the moment, it's still offline. The suggestion is to ring your bank and change the CC details so the details they have are then useless.

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#463248 28-Apr-2011 09:19

ANZ/National are going to automatically sort out all their customers. Still give 'em a call if you're worried but just know that they have a plan underway.

I'm happy I never entered my card details.

I suppose this is an interesting way to find out how many people are signed up with PSN ;-)

I seriously doubt this was Anon. We'll see though.

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#463255 28-Apr-2011 09:34

Anon have already publicly said it wasn't them.

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#463632 29-Apr-2011 09:54

garvani: Anon have already publicly said it wasn't them.

Guess even if Anon did do it, no one wants to admit they attacked a company already struggling with supply issues after a major earthquake/tsunami. Sony haven't even got all their factories/plants open yet!

Credit card details were apparently encrypted:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2384561,00.asp

But still, they'd have to decrypt them to receive the payments, so I guess the ones using it on the days during the attack would still be vulnerable?

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#463682 29-Apr-2011 11:46

vinnieg:
Credit card details were apparently encrypted:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2384561,00.asp

2 of my work mates have had their credit card details stolen & used.
Needless to say, they're not very happy!!!

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#463686 29-Apr-2011 11:57

dm2000:
vinnieg:
Credit card details were apparently encrypted:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2384561,00.asp

2 of my work mates have had their credit card details stolen & used.
Needless to say, they're not very happy!!!

How do they know it was Stolen from PSN?

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#463688 29-Apr-2011 12:10

LennonNZ:
dm2000:
vinnieg:
Credit card details were apparently encrypted:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2384561,00.asp

2 of my work mates have had their credit card details stolen & used.
Needless to say, they're not very happy!!!

How do they know it was Stolen from PSN?

That's the only place they use their credit card. They have a debit card for everything else

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#463703 29-Apr-2011 12:59

1080p: ANZ/National are going to automatically sort out all their customers. Still give 'em a call if you're worried but just know that they have a plan underway.

What does the plan entail?

I sent them a message on the internet banking they said I could get it reissued for free or just keep an eye on the transactions etc.

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#463705 29-Apr-2011 12:59

dm2000:
LennonNZ:
dm2000:
vinnieg:
Credit card details were apparently encrypted:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2384561,00.asp

2 of my work mates have had their credit card details stolen & used.
Needless to say, they're not very happy!!!

How do they know it was Stolen from PSN?

That's the only place they use their credit card. They have a debit card for everything else

They haven't used them at Amazon or Paypal? My one that gets used seems to usually have been used on either Paypal or Amazon in the past few weeks leading up to the fraud

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