Sony says hackers may have stolen credit card data in the attack that brought down the electronic giant's PlayStation Network comprised of about 77 million users.
On the online FAQ it has posted in response, Sony states, "If an account holder provided credit card data through PlayStation Network or Qriocity, it is possible that the credit card number (excluding security code) and expiration date may also have been obtained."
The warning came several days after the security breach. Sony says their forensic analysis of the April 19 intrusion did not discover the risk until late Tuesday.
Matthew Fortner has been at The News & Observer since 2002. He has a passion for gadgets, cutting-edge technology and all things geek.
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"possibly" stolen?
Wed, 04/27/2011 - 09:48 — JoeBloggs"possibly" stolen? Don't they know? Boy, it's pretty bad when the hackers know more about your systems than you do. I guess this can be chalked up to Sonys unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction and service. (/sarcasm)