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PlayStation Network users' data compromised after major security breach

Sony says credit cards and password details of some 77 million users of the PlayStation Network and Qriocity may have have been accessed by an “unauthorised person”.

SEVENTY-SEVEN MILLION users of online PlayStation services have been warned that hackers may have gotten hold of their personal details – including their credit card number and expiry date.

Sony has posted a message online saying that “between 17 April and 19 April, certain PlayStation Network and Qriocity service user account information was compromised in connection with an illegal and unauthorised intrusion into our network”.

The company temporarily suspended the online services and has hired a “recognised security firm” to investigate.

Users have been warned that their credit card details, such as a billing address and the details of any sub-accounts on your card, as well as names, addresses, email addresses and Sony passwords could have been taken by the hackers.

Of the 77m user accounts on the PlayStation network, about 36m are in the US and the Americas, 32m are in Europe and 9m in Asia, mostly Japan. Sony spokesman Satoshi Fukuoka said the company has not received any reports of credit card fraud or theft resulting from the security breach.

The company has posted an FAQ about the breach on its Playstation Network site. Sony has advised its users to be vigilant for potential online scams and says it will not contact people seeking credit card or social security numbers. Users are also advised to change any passwords they may have which are similar or the same as those used on the PlayStation Network and Qriocity.

- Additional reporting by the AP

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    Mute George Bowling
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    Apr 25th 2025, 2:24 PM

    They only give 40k for a 147 now? It was a 147k prize plus the top break prize over 20 years ago for a 147 in the worlds.

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    Apr 25th 2025, 2:41 PM

    @George Bowling: that’s because they happen much more regularly nowadays the same with 9 darters they happen every week now

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    Apr 25th 2025, 2:43 PM

    @George Bowling: A 75 year old man in the crowd won €25’000 after his name was pulled out in the draw and he will get another €25’000 if someone else gets a maximum.

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    Mute George Bowling
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    Apr 25th 2025, 2:47 PM

    @Dixie: they’re a bit more frequent sure, but afaik there have never been more than 2 in any single crucible year. And back when they did give 147k I’m pretty sure if two or more players hit it in one tournament they had to split the prize between them. Just seems mad to reduce the prize, and by so much. Even if they kept it at 147k for optics all these years the prize would’ve fallen by about 50% in real terms due to inflation.

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    Apr 25th 2025, 7:02 PM

    @George Bowling: Sure Hendry said he was going to the jacks earlier and 2 ’147s’ fell out of his pocket.

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    Mute Andrew Kenny
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    Apr 25th 2025, 3:39 PM

    Class. Well done Mark.

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    Apr 25th 2025, 4:38 PM

    @Andrew Kenny: he is no ronnie that’s for sure.

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    Apr 25th 2025, 6:39 PM

    @Basildon Joe: No, he is Mark sure, not Ronnie

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    Mute Fergus O'Donnell
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    Apr 25th 2025, 4:29 PM

    I did a 121 break once. I’d love to get a 147. Serious skill..

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    Mute Philip Gallagher
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    Apr 25th 2025, 4:27 PM

    Jackson Page hit twi 147s in the same match this year in the qualifiers. Qualifiers count as the tournament. He got a 147k bonus. If they get two in any of the 3 majors (UK, Masters, World) they get 147k.
    Well done Mark Allen

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    Apr 25th 2025, 11:17 PM

    I done a 147. Unfortunately it was on a golf course.

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    Mute Brian Dunne
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    Apr 25th 2025, 7:52 PM

    First man to get a 147 in all 3 triple crown events. Great achievement considering the players who haven’t done it.

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    Apr 25th 2025, 4:28 PM

    Well done Mark , I’m glad that you got well beaten.

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    Apr 25th 2025, 11:19 PM

    I was on a for a 147 last week, but I missed the second red hahaha

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