Gaming Critical PlayStation Network Security Issue Still Hasn’t Been Addressed, 6 Months After Initial Reporting Francesco De Meo • at EDT Add on Google A known critical PlayStation Network security issue still hasn't been addressed, 6 months after initial reporting Back in December 2025, it was widely reported that PlayStation Network accounts could be easily hacked even with 2FA and passkey protection due to how account ownership is verified by PlayStation support. Hackers need only a transaction number to claim ownership of an account, effectively bypassing all digital security layers. Despite these reports, this security issue still hasn't been properly addressed, as the same user who originally reported the flaw has had their account hacked again. "Do you remember the hacking of my PlayStation account that went viral around the world and Sony still hasn't fixed? I got hacked again last night," wrote Numerama journalist Nicolas Lellouche on X earlier today. Related Story PlayStation 6 May Ditch 32GB RAM Dream for 24GB Reality as Sony Scrambles to Keep Console Under Price CeilingThe only measure reportedly implemented to avoid a repeat of the situation was a "high-risk account, customer service must not intervene" identifier. However, this protection may have lasted only six months, as the account has been compromised once more, leaving the user powerless. "As long as the flaw isn't fixed, the same bug can be re-exploited infinitely. So I can no longer use my games with peace of mind: they risk disappearing," Lellouche wrote. Initially, it was thought to be the same hacker from the December incident acting in retaliation, but current evidence suggests otherwise. The new intruder did not change the account ID and played different games, making the situation arguably worse: it proves that anyone with access to a simple transaction ID can easily claim ownership of an account. "It’s insane that it’s so easy to change an email, to completely disable the old email, and to delete an access key. The fact that PlayStation is acting like there’s no problem at all is driving me to despair," Lellouche stated. Until Sony finally overhauls its support protocols, the recommendations to keep your PlayStation Network account secure remain the same: never share personal information or purchase screenshots online, as even the most innocuous transaction detail can be used to seize your entire digital library. About the : Francesco De Meo has been covering video games and technology since 2012, starting his career at small outlets like Gamersyndrome and GeekSnack. After joining gaming section in 2015, he quickly expanded his video gaming coverage with in-depth reporting, interviews with iconic industry figures such as Grasshopper Manufacture founder and No More Heroes creator Goichi "Suda51" Suda, Resident Evil series creator Shinji Mikami, Team NINJA's president and Nioh series director Fumihiko Yasuda, and Silent Hill creator Keiichiro Toyama, reviews and on-the-ground coverage of major industry events such as Gamescom and E3. When he's not reporting or reviewing, Francesco can be found playing the genres he loves most, spending time with his six cats, reading, writing music, playing guitar and drumming for his progressive rock band. Follow on Google to get more of our news coverage in your feeds. Further Reading Sony Becomes Biggest Publisher to Openly Embrace AI in Game Development, Just Months After Larian’s Backlash PS6 Launch Timing Remains Undecided as Memory Shortages Persist; Sony Also Books $800M Bungie Impairment Loss PlayStation 5 Has All It Takes To Run PlayStation 3 Games Natively Well, But Sony Does Not Seem To Care AMD Warns PC & Gaming Demand Will Decline In H2 As Memory Price Surge Squeezes Consumers Out Of Market Read all on Critical PlayStation Network Security Issue Still Hasn’t Been Addressed, 6 Months After Initial Reporting
