Post: Sony has just been sued for the PSN Security Breach
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04-27-2011, 07:32 PM
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hTx_Stunna_713
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A class action lawsuit was filed against Sony a day after the company publicly admitted that personal information from PlayStation Network was compromised by a security breach. The lawsuit was filed by the Rothken Law Firm today in a California court and alleges Sony "failed to take reasonable care to protect, encrypt, and secure the private and sensitive data."
Yesterday, Sony said it believes an unauthorized person obtained PSN user information, including members' names, addresses, birthdays, and login passwords. The company said there was no evidence that credit card information was stolen, but did not rule out that possibility.
"We brought this lawsuit on behalf of consumers to learn the full extent of Sony PlayStation Network data security practices and the data loss and to seek a remedy for consumers. We are hopeful that Sony will take this opportunity to learn from the network vulnerabilities, provide a remedy to consumers who entrusted their sensitive data to Sony, and lead the way in data security best practices going forward," said Ira P. Rothken an attorney who filed the class action complaint.
"Sony's breach of its customers' trust is staggering. Sony promised its customers that their information would be kept private. One would think that a large multinational corporation like Sony has strong protective measures in place to prevent the unauthorized disclosure of personal information, including credit card information. Apparently, Sony doesn't," commented J.R. Parker, co-counsel in the case.
The lawsuit seeks monetary compensation for the data loss and "loss of use of the Sony PlayStation Network, credit monitoring, and other relief according to proof."
IGN has contacted Sony for comment.
A copy of the complaint in PDF form can be viewed here.
Yesterday, Sony said it believes an unauthorized person obtained PSN user information, including members' names, addresses, birthdays, and login passwords. The company said there was no evidence that credit card information was stolen, but did not rule out that possibility.
"We brought this lawsuit on behalf of consumers to learn the full extent of Sony PlayStation Network data security practices and the data loss and to seek a remedy for consumers. We are hopeful that Sony will take this opportunity to learn from the network vulnerabilities, provide a remedy to consumers who entrusted their sensitive data to Sony, and lead the way in data security best practices going forward," said Ira P. Rothken an attorney who filed the class action complaint.
"Sony's breach of its customers' trust is staggering. Sony promised its customers that their information would be kept private. One would think that a large multinational corporation like Sony has strong protective measures in place to prevent the unauthorized disclosure of personal information, including credit card information. Apparently, Sony doesn't," commented J.R. Parker, co-counsel in the case.
The lawsuit seeks monetary compensation for the data loss and "loss of use of the Sony PlayStation Network, credit monitoring, and other relief according to proof."
IGN has contacted Sony for comment.
A copy of the complaint in PDF form can be viewed here.
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04-27-2011, 08:07 PM
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1035AMC
Do a barrel roll!
This thing is outrageous. I think that Sony has gone from being one of the best electronic companies to the most problematic one. Sony should have behaved better with their costumers and they should have not been so stupidly incompetent and let this shit happened. Im so upset with sony right now! The other thing that upsets me a lot is that this company who no one knows who they are suiting sony instead of us the ones affected. I love the playstation guys but sony's bullshit is just too much and the best option is move onto xbox
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04-27-2011, 08:17 PM
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TurboD16
Bounty hunter
as bad as the situation is, I think we should all get a slice of the pie thats coming. This law firm is clearly putting on a show for cameras/media to get their name out there, even if they know they can't win. Shame on frivilous lawsuit, unless we all get some too.
04-27-2011, 08:49 PM
#28
zyfix
what... no way
Originally posted by balistic713
OK from what i gather, yes they are being sued but its not like some of you seem to be thinking, They wont be awarded millions for some hacker stealing secured credit related info. According to the first post, he states
Originally posted by balistic713
"The lawsuit seeks monetary compensation for the data loss and "loss of use of the Sony Play Station Network, credit monitoring, and other relief according to proof."
It only causes more bad press to the company. Downgrading Sony brand once again with its lack of concern for its consumers and customers. IMO Its more of a slap in the face to the company after the recent lawsuits and legal actions Sony has created. Causing wasted manpower and time going after pay-pal info, site ip's, trying to get users info in regards to a you-tube video they may have watched... damn Sony take all that time u wasted and u might have prevented this. Going out on a limb here but i would say that had you not filed lawsuits against your developer/customers/gamers none of this would have happened. Should of just developed new updates for the ps3 to fix the problems you had. ..
jeez im on a rant. sorry for the off topic rant rage lol..damnit sony pos. Just hope karma gets even
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