just a precaution- be wary of those "codegenerator" messages

Thanks for the heads up. I don't my CC with my PS3, but I changed my info just in case. I can't believe there are people that would do something like this. Sickening.
 
Thanks. I received one of those messages and deleted my billing information accordingly. I seriously hate these chain letters. I'm even getting them from someone I know and play games with...
 
Bleh, it's probably someone trying to generate traffic to their site and spam the messages to everyone on the 'Players Met' list, that's how you get them from people who aren't on your friends list.

The most recent one I got supposedly gave you free a free PSN card if you sent it to 10 people and it came with a URL.

I really don't think there's a hack like that available.
 
[quote name='Serpentor']what the link says? blocked...[/QUOTE]


"Users on the PlayStation Network have been reporting some serious issues regarding PlayStation Network code generator websites, these generator websites have reportedly hacked into people's personal info through PSN. Unfortunately, our Ironstar comrade Dom Guerrera was a victim of this new attack against PlayStation Network users. In his situation a credit card stored on his account was charged around $350 worth of PlayStation Network content that he didn't authorize. There has been a slew of chain letters circling around the PlayStation Network with URLs linking to these code generator websites; it is believed that these websites are loop hole hacks to obtain your personal information, opening them could be dangerous. Inside of the chain letter reported to effect your PlayStation Network account there is a link to a code generator website for "free" PlayStation Network content. Details on this situation are still coming in, we have contacted Sony for a response.

If you believe you have opened one of these tainted messages immediately do the following:

  • Delete your credit card information off of your PlayStation Network account using the official PlayStation website.
  • Change your email and password for your PlayStation Network account using the official PlayStation Network website.
  • Contact Sony PlayStation customer service 1800-345-7669, also contact your credit or debit card customer service representative.
  • Check your email tied to your PlayStation Network account for suspicious purchases.
As a precaution to these unknown hacks on against PlayStation Network users we recommend that you:

  • Delete any random chain messages, even if they are from friends. There is a way to view a small segment of messages sent to you on the PlayStation Network. If you suspect a message to be a chain letter containing the hack view the message (WITHOUT OPENING IT) by pressing (x) twice on the sent user's profile.
  • Block users who send you chain messages."
and then he gives a few updates regarding the situation and topic

"This issue does not involve general chain letters sent around PSN, the article is referring to chain letters containing PSN code generator website URLs specifically. Our colleague did not enter any credit card information into any malicious website. His PSN account information including his credit card info was somehow obtained through the PlayStation Network, because he opened the message sent to him. More PSN users have stepped forward and reported suspicious purchases appearing on their billing transactions. If you haven't noticed any suspicious activity on your account but you have opened one of these specific chain messages or went to a malicious code generator website on your PS3 we strongly recommend that you take precautions."


"Here is a full screen capture of Dom's email account after his PlayStation Network account was charged for multiple purchases he didn't make."
(here's the link to the image; feel sorry for the guy)
http://api.ning.com/files/Vof-BSpsY...2D7B3WPxP4e9pI1qKqntdgCaCVtTqkH/emailhack.jpg

and the last update

"The PlayStation Network chain messages that contain the code generator URLs people have been receiving could possibly work as a email virus attachment except there is no visible way to tell. We currently don't know how information can be obtained from a PSN user's account in such a way, regardless PSN users are at risk, we'll keep you updated."
 
I'm pretty sure there's no virus or anything like that. This kid/dude probably entered his PSN information (email/password) into a website that promised 'free' PSN codes or something like that.

Worst case scenario he only entered his email into said website and the bad dudes used a force-cracking method on his account (remember that PSN has a web login)

So: no need t ochange your email/password (UNLESS you were stupid enough to input it in a third party website or your password is '123456' or some such)

[quote name='chssnaredrum04']"Users on the PlayStation Network have been reporting some serious issues regarding PlayStation Network code generator websites, these generator websites have reportedly hacked into people's personal info through PSN. Unfortunately, our Ironstar comrade Dom Guerrera was a victim of this new attack against PlayStation Network users. In his situation a credit card stored on his account was charged around $350 worth of PlayStation Network content that he didn't authorize. There has been a slew of chain letters circling around the PlayStation Network with URLs linking to these code generator websites; it is believed that these websites are loop hole hacks to obtain your personal information, opening them could be dangerous. Inside of the chain letter reported to effect your PlayStation Network account there is a link to a code generator website for "free" PlayStation Network content. Details on this situation are still coming in, we have contacted Sony for a response.

If you believe you have opened one of these tainted messages immediately do the following:

  • Delete your credit card information off of your PlayStation Network account using the official PlayStation website.
  • Change your email and password for your PlayStation Network account using the official PlayStation Network website.
  • Contact Sony PlayStation customer service 1800-345-7669, also contact your credit or debit card customer service representative.
  • Check your email tied to your PlayStation Network account for suspicious purchases.
As a precaution to these unknown hacks on against PlayStation Network users we recommend that you:

  • Delete any random chain messages, even if they are from friends. There is a way to view a small segment of messages sent to you on the PlayStation Network. If you suspect a message to be a chain letter containing the hack view the message (WITHOUT OPENING IT) by pressing (x) twice on the sent user's profile.
  • Block users who send you chain messages."
and then he gives a few updates regarding the situation and topic

"This issue does not involve general chain letters sent around PSN, the article is referring to chain letters containing PSN code generator website URLs specifically. Our colleague did not enter any credit card information into any malicious website. His PSN account information including his credit card info was somehow obtained through the PlayStation Network, because he opened the message sent to him. More PSN users have stepped forward and reported suspicious purchases appearing on their billing transactions. If you haven't noticed any suspicious activity on your account but you have opened one of these specific chain messages or went to a malicious code generator website on your PS3 we strongly recommend that you take precautions."


"Here is a full screen capture of Dom's email account after his PlayStation Network account was charged for multiple purchases he didn't make."
(here's the link to the image; feel sorry for the guy)
http://api.ning.com/files/Vof-BSpsY...2D7B3WPxP4e9pI1qKqntdgCaCVtTqkH/emailhack.jpg

and the last update

"The PlayStation Network chain messages that contain the code generator URLs people have been receiving could possibly work as a email virus attachment except there is no visible way to tell. We currently don't know how information can be obtained from a PSN user's account in such a way, regardless PSN users are at risk, we'll keep you updated."[/QUOTE]
 
I don't know how people actually get tricked into believing any of these stupid chain messages on PSN and XBL considering it's the same crap that has littered my email's spam box for years.
 
Wow... I always thought psn was safe. Thanks for the heads up. Although I would not open a message from someone with a weird url. lol
 
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I don't know why anyone would even keep cc info in their account. Just buy PSN cards, or enter the info on a one-time basis, preferably with virtual cc numbers. THe PS3 is safe, but it's still very much like a computer. Your computer is relatively safe unless you're stupid enough to click some phishing link or enter a virus-haven website.
 
I hate those chain messages; I got one a couple weeks ago saying that if I forwarded said message to 15 people I would receive the new MW2 map packs from Infinity Ward for free. Whenever I get those I just inform the person that sent it to me how stupid they are.
 
I am really hating chain letters from my friends. Next one I get from a friend, they are getting the boot.
 
[quote name='pram12']Wait if you just click X to view it does it get infected? I opened it up but didn't click any link.[/QUOTE]

That part makes no sense whatsoever. When I got those PMs I checked online to see what was up and a lot of the sites were spouting this nonsense about how opening a PM equals death and destruction. Sounds more like the primary person used as an example is too embarrassed to admit he fell for a phishing scam.
 
[quote name='Indiana Jones']That part makes no sense whatsoever. When I got those PMs I checked online to see what was up and a lot of the sites were spouting this nonsense about how opening a PM equals death and destruction. Sounds more like the primary person used as an example is too embarrassed to admit he fell for a phishing scam.[/QUOTE]

THIS. Surely the idiot entered his psn and password on that website and now is crying about it.
 
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