Post: Ex-Hacker Explains: PSN Security And Others May Be At Risk
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06-02-2011, 04:08 PM
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Source: [url=]Here[/url] // By: KurtTheCanadian // June 2, 2011
With the recent restoration of the Playstation Network and acclaimed redevelopment of Sony’s security measures, many continue to wonder just how safe their online information is. A major hacker by the name of Gregory Evans ultimately suggests that the Playstation Network, in spite of being remodeled, is very likely still opened to be attacked. Not only this, Evans believes many companies underlie a similar problem due to certain specific reasoning.
Gregory Evans is truly infamous among the computing world as he has played a major role in certain company security breaches. Evans is the author of eight separate books in regard to computer security and that of identity theft. This man is particularly well known for hacking into major corporations such as AT&T, MCI and Worldcom, where he was than fined and punished. Evans spent around 2 years in a federal prison and was forced to repay damages of an estimated $10,000,000. Now on a clean slate, his Ligatt Security International company helps companies protect themselves from breaches.
Being interviewed by one of the members over at IG, Evans was asked numerous questions in speculation to all which has been recently happening. In reply to his thoughts about the Sony security breach, Evans quickly mentioned their time in the spotlight, however, lead on to say that corporations are hacked on a daily basis. What separates many companies is that they do not report them to law enforcement as they wish to avoid a bad reputation by consumers.
Next, when questioned about Sony and their new implemented security, Evans was quick to point out that they are far from ‘hacker proof’. Stated was the idea that it is not just those who game on the Playstation system, rather anyone who online games could be exposed to identity theft. No system is one hundred percent hack proof and therefore expect the unexpected.
Getting into the details, Gregory Evans finally exposed the true source of Sony, and many others problems. It seems that IT managers are at the forefront of major company security, and with this problems arise. Evans believes that these certain individuals are simply ‘book smart’ and passed a few written exams to get their license. They do not possess skills, nor real life experience that individuals in the hacking world contain. The outside help which Sony hired for assistance was also criticized by Evans himself. In summary, Sony has sent a boy to do a true man’s job.
Originally posted by another user
These IT managers who take the test to become a certified computer hacker or a CISSP (Certified Information System Security Professional) have to work in a lab and hack into a system that’s in a controlled environment. The problem is that a true computer hacker will hack into a system where the other person doesn’t know that they’re being hacked into. It’s not a controlled environment. So why isn’t Sony hiring hackers to see if their system is hacker proof? People who wonder why Sony has been hacked multiple times; it’s because they’re relying on the wrong people to secure their system.
At last, Evans was prompted with a final question:
So can gamers expect more hacks in the future?
Originally posted by another user
Yes. The problem remains that Sony and most big corporations have IT managers designing their networks and security. Even if these guys have a Master’s Degree or PhD from a school like MIT, that doesn’t make them a true security expert. It’s scary and these attacks will continue to happen.
06-02-2011, 05:15 PM
#7
Pope Bono
Bounty hunter
Even though i'm a dedicated Sony fan (two ps3s two sony tvs Xperia phone and long-term user) I shall be switching to microsoft if this happens on such a large scale again. The thought of paying for online gaming sickens me, but hey, at least i've only ever heard of Xbox getting hacked for 13 days of downtime.
(Although i shall be keeping my Jailbroken PS3 just in case the QA Flagging method gets released
)
(Although i shall be keeping my Jailbroken PS3 just in case the QA Flagging method gets released
)
06-02-2011, 05:17 PM
#8
FlutterShy
Big Daddy
Everything can be hacked. Aslong as some no-life hates them enough.
06-02-2011, 08:39 PM
#9
Josh
League Champion
Originally posted by KurtTheCanadian
Ex-Hacker Explains: PSN Security And Others May Be At Risk
Source: [url=]Here[/url] // By: KurtTheCanadian // June 2, 2011
With the recent restoration of the Playstation Network and acclaimed redevelopment of Sony’s security measures, many continue to wonder just how safe their online information is. A major hacker by the name of Gregory Evans ultimately suggests that the Playstation Network, in spite of being remodeled, is very likely still opened to be attacked. Not only this, Evans believes many companies underlie a similar problem due to certain specific reasoning.
Gregory Evans is truly infamous among the computing world as he has played a major role in certain company security breaches. Evans is the author of eight separate books in regard to computer security and that of identity theft. This man is particularly well known for hacking into major corporations such as AT&T, MCI and Worldcom, where he was than fined and punished. Evans spent around 2 years in a federal prison and was forced to repay damages of an estimated $10,000,000. Now on a clean slate, his Ligatt Security International company helps companies protect themselves from breaches.
Being interviewed by one of the members over at IG, Evans was asked numerous questions in speculation to all which has been recently happening. In reply to his thoughts about the Sony security breach, Evans quickly mentioned their time in the spotlight, however, lead on to say that corporations are hacked on a daily basis. What separates many companies is that they do not report them to law enforcement as they wish to avoid a bad reputation by consumers.
Next, when questioned about Sony and their new implemented security, Evans was quick to point out that they are far from ‘hacker proof’. Stated was the idea that it is not just those who game on the Playstation system, rather anyone who online games could be exposed to identity theft. No system is one hundred percent hack proof and therefore expect the unexpected.
Getting into the details, Gregory Evans finally exposed the true source of Sony, and many others problems. It seems that IT managers are at the forefront of major company security, and with this problems arise. Evans believes that these certain individuals are simply ‘book smart’ and passed a few written exams to get their license. They do not possess skills, nor real life experience that individuals in the hacking world contain. The outside help which Sony hired for assistance was also criticized by Evans himself. In summary, Sony has sent a boy to do a true man’s job.
At last, Evans was prompted with a final question:
So can gamers expect more hacks in the future?
Source: [url=]Here[/url] // By: KurtTheCanadian // June 2, 2011
With the recent restoration of the Playstation Network and acclaimed redevelopment of Sony’s security measures, many continue to wonder just how safe their online information is. A major hacker by the name of Gregory Evans ultimately suggests that the Playstation Network, in spite of being remodeled, is very likely still opened to be attacked. Not only this, Evans believes many companies underlie a similar problem due to certain specific reasoning.
Gregory Evans is truly infamous among the computing world as he has played a major role in certain company security breaches. Evans is the author of eight separate books in regard to computer security and that of identity theft. This man is particularly well known for hacking into major corporations such as AT&T, MCI and Worldcom, where he was than fined and punished. Evans spent around 2 years in a federal prison and was forced to repay damages of an estimated $10,000,000. Now on a clean slate, his Ligatt Security International company helps companies protect themselves from breaches.
Being interviewed by one of the members over at IG, Evans was asked numerous questions in speculation to all which has been recently happening. In reply to his thoughts about the Sony security breach, Evans quickly mentioned their time in the spotlight, however, lead on to say that corporations are hacked on a daily basis. What separates many companies is that they do not report them to law enforcement as they wish to avoid a bad reputation by consumers.
Next, when questioned about Sony and their new implemented security, Evans was quick to point out that they are far from ‘hacker proof’. Stated was the idea that it is not just those who game on the Playstation system, rather anyone who online games could be exposed to identity theft. No system is one hundred percent hack proof and therefore expect the unexpected.
Getting into the details, Gregory Evans finally exposed the true source of Sony, and many others problems. It seems that IT managers are at the forefront of major company security, and with this problems arise. Evans believes that these certain individuals are simply ‘book smart’ and passed a few written exams to get their license. They do not possess skills, nor real life experience that individuals in the hacking world contain. The outside help which Sony hired for assistance was also criticized by Evans himself. In summary, Sony has sent a boy to do a true man’s job.
At last, Evans was prompted with a final question:
So can gamers expect more hacks in the future?
I hope to God that Sony doesn't find out who these hackers are... Be a true shame to see all the pros locked up, but hopefully they're smart and can stay onestepahead.
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