After much downtime due to malicious attacks by hackers, which culminated in the theft of personal data of users, including credit card numbers, PlayStation Network and Sony Online Entertainment are beginning the process of restoration, once again allowing users to play online .
The recovery will be gradual, and this is the first phase, according to Kazuo Hirai, president of Sony Computer Entertainment. In the beginning, since some services are restored, the most essential, the ability to play online via the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable.
Some Twitter users now report they're getting to play again on the PlayStation Network. Meanwhile, the SOE games like EverQuest, Free Realms and DC Universe Online also are turning slowly.
Among other services on the network are resettled third-party applications, like Netflix, Hulu, Vudu and MLB.tv (Major League Baseball), Music Unlimited in Qriocity to subscribers and video services PlayStation Network Video Delivery Service for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable and mediago.
The PlayStation Store, or any other function that involves the purchase, is not yet enabled, the president, will be coming soon.
As a safety users must change your password in the services immediately, upon the recommendation of the company. To ensure that something does not happen again, Hirai said that new technology is being used and that data encryption has been increased.
The first phase will last until the end of May, in which it is hoped that all these services mentioned are already functional again. Depending on the area where you are, the return of the network may take longer.
It was announced also the "Welcome Back," which will be detailed later by the company, where customers will receive compensation not yet revealed by the time the network was down.
Below the statement by Kazuo Hirai, apologizing and thanking the patient. Underscoring one of the most significant: "We know that you have invested in services from Sony, PlayStation Network and Qriocity and we will do everything we can to regain your confidence."
