The security of PSN, Sony’s PlayStation Network, has never been its strongest point. It has faced issues several times in the past — most notably, it was down for 23 days in 2011 after suffering severe security problems, including multiple DDoS attacks.
A New Security Problem in PSN
A new report claims that PSN has another major security issue. This one is so serious that it allegedly allows attackers to compromise user accounts, even when two-factor authentication (2FA) is enabled.
The information was first shared by French journalist Nicolas Lellouche, who works for Numerama. He revealed on social media that his PSN accounts, which were protected with 2FA, had been hacked. An unknown user was able to change both the email address linked to the account and the password.
Even worse, the cybercriminal managed to keep and use the original payment method tied to the account, effectively stealing money from it.
How the Hacker Bypassed Security
The story became even stranger when Nicolas initially managed to recover his account through Sony’s support service — only to lose it again when the attacker somehow regained access.
According to Nicolas, he was able to speak directly with the hacker, who explained how they had managed to bypass modern security measures that should have protected the account. The journalist has promised to release more details soon and to explain in depth how this alleged security flaw affected his PSN account.
As of now, he has not provided any technical details or verifiable evidence. Therefore, it is not possible to confirm whether this supposed security problem is real or not. We will have to wait for further updates from his upcoming posts.
