Playstation network back online

Playstation network back online - Sony has said that the most features of the PlayStation Network is back online. The company suffered a massive security vulnerability in the past two weeks with the personal data of 77m users, including credit card number and fell into the hands of hackers. The company said that will provide online gameplay for PlayStation 3 and PSP and access to account management features to go live this week. However, other features such as downloadable games-shop, not back online until later this month. Apologize for its users, Sony, users 30 free days each PlayStation Plus premium services, as well as a selection of free downloadable content. All PlayStation 3 users are required to download a system update and change their passwords on the original PlayStation console, which they originally registered with the network.

"Soon after a criminal cyber-attack on the corporate data in San Diego, California center, Sony Network Entertainment International turned on the PlayStation Network and Qriocity services, employs more specialist information security companies in the course of several days and conducted a comprehensive review of the system," said the company in a statement.

"Since then the company has undertaken a variety of new security measures to provide better protection of personal information. SNEI and its third-party experts with extensive tests conducted to ensure the security strength of the PlayStation Network and Qriocity to review services.

He said, include the initial phase of the rollout, but is not limited to:

* Restore the online game through the PlayStation 3 and PSP systems
* This includes titles require online verification and downloaded games
* Access to Music Unlimited by Qriocity for PS3/PSP powered to existing subscribers
* Access to account management and password reset
* Access to the threat of movie rentals on PS3, PSP and MediaGo Download
* PlayStation Home
* List of friends
* Chat functionality

The company already planned a parade of the system to a new data center accelerated at a different location that was under construction and development for several months.

"This criminal act against our network had a significant impact not only our customers but our entire industry," said Kazuo Hirai, Executive Deputy President, Sony Corporation.

"These illegal attacks clearly highlight the widespread problem of computing and network security. We take the security of our users privacy very seriously and are committed to helping our consumers protect their personal information. In addition, the organization has been working around the clock to this services back online, and do so only after we had reviewed a higher level of security in our networks "

"Our global audience of PlayStation Network and Qriocity consumers was disrupted. We have learned lessons along the way about the valuable relationships with our customers, and to this end, we will initiate a customer evaluation program for registered consumers as an expression of our gratitude for their loyalty restored during this network downtime, as we work even harder and to place their trust in us and our services, "said Hirai.