All SOE Services Down

[jyaku]

HA, i just got an e-mail from sony about my EQ information possibly getting stolen, good thing the cards i used back then are'nt active anymore

[hedbonker]

http://www.soe.com/securityupdate/pressrelease.vm

[Seeatee]

Originally Posted by hedbonker [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

http://www.soe.com/securityupdate/pressrelease.vm

I got the email today, I am not hugely concerned as they did not get my CC info, but I was wondering, what is the worst they can do with the info they have? ( name, DoB, email , and an old address ) its not like they got peoples SSN numbers or anything, seems to be like this would only open people up to more fishing scams, but I may be totally wrong about that.

another post I read suggested that folks sign up for one of the 3 big credit companies free fraud alerts.

[hedbonker]

It's sad that you retired Seeatee. That was a cool name.

[jyaku]

i know someone who, because of this sony hack, had their facebook hacked. they did'nt really do anything extreme to it other than making him a 58 year old bisexual female

[Eldaran]

Originally Posted by jyaku [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

i know someone who, because of this sony hack, had their facebook hacked. they did'nt really do anything extreme to it other than making him a 58 year old bisexual female

So you're saying a plastic surgeon got his information?

[jyaku]

Originally Posted by Eldaran [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

So you're saying a plastic surgeon got his information?

if he was a magic plastic surgeon who can not only age someone but forcefully change their sexual prefrences

[Rogean]

Rodriguez added that Sony Online Entertainment’s network would be shut down until Friday and possibly longer. The company has contacted the FBI to investigate the attack.

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2...hishing-scams/

[stormlord]

I don't like SOE for too many reasons to list here (SWG: NGE), but I don't wish them any harm. I pray they can find justice. Hacking personal information like was done is a crime, not a game.

[Amelinda]

Originally Posted by Seeatee [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

what is the worst they can do with the info they have? ( name, DoB, email , and an old address ) its not like they got peoples SSN numbers or anything, seems to be like this would only open people up to more fishing scams, but I may be totally wrong about that.

A LOT

HERE is a link to an article on the Better Business Bureau's website about identity theft. I suggest that anyone affected by this read the article.

I won't include detailed information on how someone could use that information to steal your pertinent info...don't want to aid any "Young Identity Thief"...

But some things to consider include:

Many people use passwords surrounding Dates of Birth. Them or a loved one.

Some con-artists are very creative at getting information out of people - even if those people work for utility companies or leasing offices.

etc. I'm sure you get the point.

Originally Posted by Seeatee [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

...another post I read suggested that folks sign up for one of the 3 big credit companies free fraud alerts.

Yes. Do this. There is a website somewhere that allows you to get a full free credit report 1x annually from all 3 credit bureaus.