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PS5 gamers are being urged to change their passwords and a number of other settings following an apparent cybersecurity attack on Sony. This week, hacker group Ransomed.vc claimed it had infiltrated 'every device' made by Sony and stolen the data of its customers, with plans to release this data by the end of September or sell it to the highest bidder.
Sony is yet to officially confirm the incident but says it is investigating the situation. If the hacker group are telling the truth and they've managed to access the data of millions of users, it could lead to identity theft and financial fraud.
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If the hackers go ahead with leaking this information, it could be devastating for millions of PlayStation gamers who have payment card details and passwords saved to their consoles.
Cybersecurity experts at SecureTeam have outlined the steps you should take to protect your data immediately:
Users of other Sony devices, such as Xperia smartphones or Bravia smart TVs, should also consider taking these steps just as a precaution.
The hacker group said in a statement on Monday: "We have successfully compromised all of Sony systems. We [won't] ransom them! We will sell the data [due] to Sony not wanting to pay. DATA IS FOR SALE."
In a statement, a Sony Group Corporation spokesperson said: "We are currently investigating the situation, and we have no further comment at this time."