By Sean Hollister Added 14 May 2011 7: 34 PM ladies and gentlemen, the PS3 may be technically able to connect to the PlayStation Network now, but we are not through the Woods until--today, Sony publishes mandatory update (v3), which will actually creates a radio button. At the time, Sony said the update will require you to change your password, which is likely to be among the easiest decision you ever made a PlayStation Network.
Update: Sony just announced that "piecemeal restore, the PlayStation Network and Qriocity begins today and that online gaming, music unlimited, Hulu, Netflix, Vudu and MLB Tv should introduce. right now in Europe and North America. See cool cat, Kaz Hirai provided some good news in the video after the break.
Update 2: Sony has received the card into the United States and will be coverage of individual States--check out our more coverage link to get a general idea of when you will be able to play. Company also said it plans to have PlayStation Network is fully functional by the end of May. PR after the break.
Updated 3: restoring begins now: we see Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maryland, Vermont, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey and California. And if you look at it, South-East just got to: Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina have PSN too… and at 10: 18 PM PST, you can add Delaware, Pennsylvania, the Virginias, Ohio, Indiana and Michigan in this list.
Updated 4: Annnnnd, we should all be back. Sleep, PSN users.
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Tokyo, May 14, 2011/PRNewswire via COMTEX/--Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) announced that Sony Online Entertainment International (SNEI, company) today begins a piecemeal restore region PlayStation ® Network and Qriocity services. Piecemeal restore is on a country by country basis, beginning in the North and South America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and the Middle East.
Initially restored services to these countries and regions will include:
HomeIncreased etcPlayStation security measures resulting from criminal cyber attacks on companies in the data center is located in San DiegoSNEI California, United States, complete the PlayStation Network and Qriocity services on 20 April, in order to investigate and improve the company's overall security of the network infrastructure. Working closely with several well-respected firms outside security company provides new and additional security measures, strengthen safeguards against unauthorized actions and ensure consumers better protect their personal information.
The company has made significant improvements in the safety data, including updating and adding advanced security technologies, monitoring additional software and penetration and vulnerability testing and further increase the level of encryption and firewalls. The company also added several other measures of network infrastructure, including an early warning system for unusual activity patterns that might indicate an attempt to disrupt the network.
"I would like to send my sincere regret for the inconvenience this incident has caused you and thank you all for your kind patience you showed how we worked through the process of recovery," said Kazuo Hirai, Executive Vice President, Sony Corporation. "I can't thank you enough for your patience and support during this time. We know even the most loyal customers have been frustrated by this process and seek to reuse their Sony products and services. We are taking active steps at all levels to address the problems raised by this incident and make consumer data protection, full time, company wide commitment. "
"Over the past 18 months, we saw a sharp rise in cyber attacks, their complexity and their impact on business. Thwarting cyber crime requires an evolutionary approach to security, well integrated, less risky and more effective, "says Francis Desouza, Senior Vice President, Symantec Enterprise Security Group. "Cyber crime today's attacks are more subtle, more focused and better organized than those we have seen in previous years. In working with Sony to move their data-center, it is clear they implement measures to reduce security risks, advance. "
As an additional measure Fumiaki Sakai, President of Sony Global Solutions Inc. (SGS), was appointed Acting Chief information security officer SNEI. In addition to his current role in SGS Mr. Sakai, in his role at SNEI, will work to further strengthen the overall security of information across the enterprise network infrastructure. Mr. SAKAI will set efforts in search of new and permanent CISO for SNEI. As CISO Mr. SAKAI will Tim Schaaff, President, SNEI, Mr. Shinji Hasejima, CIO, Sony Corporation.
"While we understand the importance of our services back online, we did not rush to do so at the expense of widely and actively test our enhanced security measures. Our customers remains our number one priority, "continued Hirai. "We want to ensure our clients that their personal information is protected with some of the best security technologies available today, so that everyone can feel comfortable, enjoying the PlayStation Network and Qriocity services have to offer.
Start recovery services across America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and the Middle East, and consumers will be able to enjoy some of the online functionality provided by the PlayStation Network and Qriocity services. Piecemeal restore in Japan and other Asian countries and regions will be announced in due course. The company plans to have service fully restored by the end of May 2011.
The company will offer customers a package of services, "welcome back" and premium content for all registered PlayStation Network and Qriocity services. Details of this programme will be announced in each region.
For more information about PlayStation Network and Qriocity services interventions and renovations please visit http://blog.us.playstation.com or http://blog.eu.playstation.com/
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