So, a journalist got hacked on PlayStation Network, and it turns out there’s a pretty big security problem with PSN. It’s kinda scary because it means a lot of us could be at risk.
As a PlayStation fan, it’s really frustrating to hear about so many accounts getting hacked. Some people manage to get things sorted and their accounts back, but others lose years of progress, which is heartbreaking. It’s even worse when people get hacked again while trying to recover their accounts! Now, someone’s found a potential problem that might be causing all of this, which is a bit of a relief – hopefully, it means PlayStation can finally fix it.
PlayStation Network Accounts Can be Hacked With Just an Invoice Number and Your Username
As a PlayStation fan, I was really disturbed to read a report from Numerama about a serious security issue with PlayStation Network. Apparently, a journalist there had their account hacked even with two-factor authentication turned on! The hacker managed to change the email address associated with the account and even charged them almost ten euros. Thankfully, the journalist was able to get their account back by calling support, but what’s really concerning is the information support asked for to verify ownership – it sounds like it shouldn’t have been so easy for someone to take over the account in the first place.
The investigation showed that after a short phone call, the journalist only needed to provide their PlayStation Network (PSN) username and a transaction number from a previous purchase – the year of the purchase wasn’t important. This allowed them to regain access to their account, but it was hacked again less than an hour later. Unable to reach PSN support by phone this time, the journalist decided to contact the hacker directly by messaging them through their old PSN account using a new account.
The hacker surprisingly worked with investigators and explained they gained access to the journalist’s PlayStation Network account by using a transaction number the journalist had previously published online. This number came from a bill the journalist included in an older article. The hacker also said they built an app to break into Sony’s servers, but this hasn’t been confirmed, as they haven’t shared the video they promised as proof.
The journalist contacted PlayStation Network support again, worried his account had been hacked. They asked him for information to verify his identity, including his birthdate, original email, and username. Currently, his request is pending, his account appears to be suspended, and he’s been told to wait 5-10 days for a reply.
The PlayStation 5 was the top-selling game console in the US for November 2025. Plus, nine new games were added to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog in December 2025. We’d also like to hear your opinions on the recent major security issue with PlayStation Network. Share your thoughts in the comments below, and come join our TopMob Discord server!
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2025-12-23 22:18