What the PSN Child Account Exploit Means for Your PlayStatio…
This exploit puts players' payment methods and personal data at risk, and Sony's policy making child accounts irremovable leaves victims in a tough spot. Players should stay vigilant and review their…
This exploit puts players' payment methods and personal data at risk, and Sony's policy making child accounts irremovable leaves victims in a tough spot. Players should stay vigilant and review their…
Key points - Sony is investigating reports of hackers adding unauthorized child family members to PSN accounts. - Affected users say the child accounts bypassed passwords and two-factor authentication. - Child accounts can make purchases using linked payment methods and view personal details. - Sony's policy states child members cannot be removed from a family once added. - The issue is primarily reported by Japanese users but is not Japan-exclusive.
Timeline - Recently: Users report unauthorized child accounts being added to their PSN families. - Three years ago: A Reddit user documented a similar issue with a mysterious child account making purchases. - Ongoing: Sony is reportedly investigating the security issue.
FAQ
Q: How do I know if a hacker added a child account to my PSN? A: Check your family management settings on your PSN account. If you see any child members you didn't add, contact PlayStation Support immediately.
Q: Can I remove a child account that a hacker added? A: According to Sony's help page, child members cannot be removed from your family. You'll need to contact PlayStation Support for assistance.
Q: What can hackers do with a child account on my PSN? A: Depending on parental controls, they may play games, make purchases using your linked payment methods, and view your account information like your full name.
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