AlexanderWTF221 Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 (edited) hi guys, 13:44pm here and i almost had a heart attack someone hacked me on psn... i was on ps3t, when i received a DoNotReply ( sony ) email saying my email was changed.. all i had do to is cry but 5 minutes later i receive another message and email has changed again... i was like i go to ps3 and signed in on my account, changed everything and now im fine cant just report all my friends because they dont have anything to deal with this... should i call sony? report is my opinion, dont go reporting by me... if he gets mad and attack me again? Edited September 23, 2011 by AlexanderWTF221 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Definitely report it and change ALL your changeable details ASAP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpedtime Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Maybe send them an email? But anway I think Sony has has a lot of troubles with hackers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonn_ Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Mate this happened to me last year... just change your password & email if you can (I didn't) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinobi X Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Change your password now, you don't want that to happen to you ever again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rated J Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Are you sure you didn't give out your details? 9 out of 10 times when someone thinks they got hacked, they gave out their details instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bic80 Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 You shouldnt even be contemplating wether or not to change it.. Just change it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake_357 Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 all i had do to is cry Tears of joy or sorrow? You shouldnt even be contemplating wether or not to change it.. Just change it!! And as he just said. You shouldn't even be thinking about not changing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanSkorne Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 (edited) yeah, change your details and get a better password. Edited September 24, 2011 by Johnny Bananas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowquilt Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 You cannot be too careful man. just change all of your details and fingers crossed you'll be fine. But first just ask the person who you suspect of was hacking you. If not just make sure to keep an eye on things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogkun Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 (edited) This actually happened to me when the PSN network went down. I cancelled my credit cards and found out that it was some advertiser that spammed my emails from China. Here's some advice about passwords: - Adding numbers helps, don't use single digits if you can, the more the better - Capitalizing is something that most people don't take into account. It's a tiny boost when trying to up the security. - Don't use formulaic or gimmick passwords. No qwerty or starwars (one handed) - Make up a word or use a word that isn't common. - If you must keep a back up, make sure it is within your reach and is not accessible online. Write it down and keep it in a safe place. Lastly, make sure you don't keep all your eggs in the same basket. Don't use the same password for everything. Emails, game accounts, ids, etc. I'm sorry this happened to you. And don't cry- it's going to be okay. You may still have time (if not done already) to get this worked out. Hope this helps. Edited September 23, 2011 by Rogkun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexanderWTF221 Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 This actually happened to me when the PSN network went down. I cancelled my credit cards and found out that it was some advertiser that spammed my emails from China. Here's some advice about passwords: - Adding numbers helps, don't use single digits if you can, the more the better - Capitalizing is something that most people don't take into account. It's a tiny boost when trying to up the security. - Don't use formulaic or gimmick passwords. No qwerty or starwars (one handed) - Make up a word or use a word that isn't common. - If you must keep a back up, make sure it is within your reach and is not accessible online. Write it down and keep it in a safe place. Lastly, make sure you don't keep all your eggs in the same basket. Don't use the same password for everything. Emails, game accounts, ids, etc. I'm sorry this happened to you. And don't cry- it's going to be okay. You may still have time (if not done already) to get this worked out. Hope this helps. yes i already changed password __________ but i cant believe why a hacker would give me my account back... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexanderWTF221 Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 Are you sure you didn't give out your details? 9 out of 10 times when someone thinks they got hacked, they gave out their details instead. but why would i give my 41 platinums account for anyone? plus i dont trade games, i buy with the money i get Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGarnigle Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 but why would i give my 41 platinums account for anyone? plus i dont trade games, i buy with the money i get Did you get an email from 'Sony' asking for your password and details? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexanderWTF221 Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 Did you get an email from 'Sony' asking for your password and details? no dumb bastard changed email again ( back to mine ). when i saw him leaving my account ( by my US account ( for game codes) ) i just went to my account,and i could sign in. what an episode... how luck am i:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinos Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 I'm mostly scared, but also confused.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirapwns Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Change your password to your PSN and Email, than call Sony, though I'm not sure they can do anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toukajustice Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Change your email/password if you can, damn hackers, ruining people's enjoyment :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Your situation is very stange, though I think the truth might've gotten lost in translation. This wasn't some kind of random hacker. (who always have something better to do than to hack a individual account anyway) It sounds more like a person you know who either guessed your details, had your details or used your date of birth/e-mail to change shit around. Obviously, as the person put your e-mail back to the way it was. A random hacker wouldn't do this as he or she wouldn't give a shit about your discomfort. Why you ask others if you should take action is puzzling at best. In the time you write a topic about this, you should be taking action at all times. Change your e-mail, don't use your actual birthday and make a numerical password. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technole Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Your situation is very stange, though I think the truth might've gotten lost in translation. This wasn't some kind of random hacker. (who always have something better to do than to hack a individual account anyway) It sounds more like a person you know who either guessed your details, had your details or used your date of birth/e-mail to change shit around. Obviously, as the person put your e-mail back to the way it was. A random hacker wouldn't do this as he or she wouldn't give a shit about your discomfort. Why you ask others if you should take action is puzzling at best. In the time you write a topic about this, you should be taking action at all times. Change your e-mail, don't use your actual birthday and make a numerical password. Pretty much agree with everything except the birthday part. Sony uses your birthday as one piece of verification should you phone them for support of your account. Besides, you cannot change your birthday on your own after setting up your PSN ID. Always use your actual birthday, and setup a strong password. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Pretty much agree with everything except the birthday part. Sony uses your birthday as one piece of verification should you phone them for support of your account. Besides, you cannot change your birthday on your own after setting up your PSN ID. Always use your actual birthday, and setup a strong password. I've always used a fake birthday and they always accepted it upon giving it. :/ I never had to send in a copy of personal ID or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technole Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 I've always used a fake birthday and they always accepted it upon giving it. :/ I never had to send in a copy of personal ID or something. The point is that the majority of those who start putting in fake birthdays end up forgetting that information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navoks Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 I wouldn't bother sony cant do anything about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexanderWTF221 Posted September 24, 2011 Author Share Posted September 24, 2011 Yes guys, changed everything possible... Thanks for the tips. Maybe a guy know my hotmail ( same as psn ) and somehow know my birthday date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roughdawg4 Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 The point is that the majority of those who start putting in fake birthdays end up forgetting that information. Yeah but can't you get your password reset to your email account? Unless they hack your email account as well, i believe you can just get it sent there with minimal hassle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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