PS3 update available (3.61) + commencment of PSN restoration


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We have been working on a new PS3 system software update that requires all PSN users to change their password once PlayStation Network is restored. The update (v3.61) is mandatory and is available now.

If using a PS3, your password can only be changed on your own PS3 (or a PS3 on which your PSN account was activated), as an added layer of security. If you have never downloaded any content using your account on the system, an email will be sent to the registered sign-in ID (email address) associated with your account when you first attempt to sign-in to PSN. This e-mail will contain a link that will enable you to change your password. In this email, click on the link and follow the instructions to change your password. Once you have changed your password you can sign-in to your account using your new password.

We strongly recommend that all PSN account holders with PS3s update their systems to prepare for when PlayStation Network is back online. The release of this update is a critical step as we work to make PlayStation Network significantly more secure. Thank you for your continued support and patience.

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/05/14/ps3-system-software-update/

Downloading/installing now!

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We have been working on a new PS3 system software update that requires all PSN users to change their password once PlayStation Network is restored. The update (v3.61) is mandatory and is available now.

If using a PS3, your password can only be changed on your own PS3 (or a PS3 on which your PSN account was activated), as an added layer of security. If you have never downloaded any content using your account on the system, an email will be sent to the registered sign-in ID (email address) associated with your account when you first attempt to sign-in to PSN. This e-mail will contain a link that will enable you to change your password. In this email, click on the link and follow the instructions to change your password. Once you have changed your password you can sign-in to your account using your new password.

We strongly recommend that all PSN account holders with PS3s update their systems to prepare for when PlayStation Network is back online. The release of this update is a critical step as we work to make PlayStation Network significantly more secure. Thank you for your continued support and patience.

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/05/14/ps3-system-software-update/

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is online play enabled now?

it says right in the post that the network is not yet up.

PS3s update their systems to prepare for when PlayStation Network is back online.
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Sony has outlined its plan for the restoration of the PlayStation Network following the release of new firmware.

The phased restoration is on a country by country basis beginning in the Americas, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and the Middle East.

The first phase for North America and Europe includes:

Sign-in for PlayStation Network and Qriocity services, including the resetting of passwords.

Restoration of online gameplay across PlayStation 3 and PSP.

Playback rental video content, if within rental period, of PlayStation Store Video Store on PS3, PSP and Media Go.

Music Unlimited, for current subscribers, on PS3 and PC.

Access to third party services such as VidZone and MUBI.

Friends' category on PS3, including Friends List, Chat Functionality, Trophy Comparison, etc.

PlayStation Home.

"I'd like to send my sincere regret for the inconvenience this incident has caused you, and want to thank you all for the kind patience you've shown as we worked through the restoration process," Sony chief Kaz Hirai said.

"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 are anxious to use their Sony products and services again. We are taking aggressive action at all levels to address the concerns that were raised by this incident, and are making consumer data protection a full time, company-wide commitment.

"While we understand the importance of getting our services back online, we did not rush to do so at the expense of extensively and aggressively testing our enhanced security measures. Our consumers' safety remains our number one priority.

"We want to assure our customers that their personal information is being protected with some of the best security technologies available today, so that everyone can feel comfortable enjoying all that PlayStation Network and Qriocity services have to offer."

Sony confirmed that it expects to have the PSN services fully restored by the end of May 2011.

Meanwhile, Sony has explained how it will better protect user information in the future.

Sony has made "considerable enhancements" to its data security, including updating and adding advanced security technologies, additional software monitoring and penetration and vulnerability testing, and increased levels of encryption and additional firewalls, the company said tonight.

Sony also added a variety of other measures to the network infrastructure including an early warning system for unusual activity patterns that could signal an attempt to compromise the network.

"During the past 18 months, we've seen a dramatic rise in the volume of cyber attacks, their sophistication and their impact on businesses," Francis deSouza, senior vice president, Enterprise Security Group, Symantec, said.

"Thwarting cyber-crime requires an evolutionary approach to security that is well integrated, reduces risk exposure and improves efficiencies.

"Today's cyber crime attacks are proving to be more covert, more targeted and better organized than those we've seen in years past. In working with Sony on the move of their data centre, it's clear they're implementing measures to reduce security risks moving forward."

Eurogamer

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Updating, hmm it's taking for ever to finish this update.

sweet, so it's like every other firmware update in the history of the ps3... i'll wait a day or so until everyone is done rushing off to update their ps3.

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I can't wait until they re-enable everything and it goes right back down due to another attack...

On a serious note though, hopefully this was a wakeup call.

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We have been working on a new PS3 system software update that requires all PSN users to change their password once PlayStation Network is restored. The update (v3.61) is mandatory and is available now.

There has to be more to it than that Seem very strange that you'd need a software update on the client in order to do a mandatory password change any sane design would allow you to disable account/ force password changes from the server side without requiring you to install software onto the client.

Either they've totally re-written a large part of the protocols for PSN or they're changing something on the PS3's and don't want people to know what it really does.

Wouldn't be surprised if it's a further attempt to lock homebrew.etc out.

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It begins!

PSN is coming back online today!

We have been working on a new PS3 system software update that requires all PSN users to change their password once PlayStation Network is restored. The update (v3.61) is mandatory and is available now.

If using a PS3, your password can only be changed on your own PS3 (or a PS3 on which your PSN account was activated), as an added layer of security. If you have never downloaded any content using your account on the system, an email will be sent to the registered sign-in ID (email address) associated with your account when you first attempt to sign-in to PSN. This e-mail will contain a link that will enable you to change your password. In this email, click on the link and follow the instructions to change your password. Once you have changed your password you can sign-in to your account using your new password.

We strongly recommend that all PSN account holders with PS3s update their systems to prepare for when PlayStation Network is back online. The release of this update is a critical step as we work to make PlayStation Network significantly more secure. Thank you for your continued support and patience.

Source: http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/05/14/ps3-system-software-update/

Thank you for your patience and encouragement over the last few weeks. As covered in the post from earlier today, you can now update the firmware on your PS3 and change your password. Kazuo Hirai just announced that we have begun the phased restoration by region of some of the services, starting with online multiplayer functionality.

Please note that these services will take a bit of time to be turned on and rolled out to the whole country. The process has begun and some states are being turned on now, so please be patient as we reach your city and state. We?ll be updating the map below as service comes online in individual states. It will take several hours to restore PSN throughout the entire country, so please keep checking back for the latest updates. In the meantime, now?s a great time to get your PS3?s firmware updated and change your password, both of which are required to get online.

Notice: If your state is illuminated but your service has not yet been restored, please be patient ? it can take a little while for the servers to populate fully.

Source: http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/05/14/play-on-%E2%80%93-psn-restoration-begins-now/

http://www.viddler.com/explore/sceablog/videos/1813/0.171

Source: http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/05/14/kazuo-hirai-playstation-network-relaunch-announcement/

Im celebrating! lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-LbvFckptY

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