TOKYO (AFP) - Sony PlayStation Network users will have to change their password, the Japanese and giant technology entertainment said Sunday that it seeks to strengthen security after its system has been hacked.
Sony has apologised for a breach of security that millions of users to compromise and said that although he had no evidence that the credit card information has been stolen could not depart.
In a statement Sunday, Sony stated that it will soon publish an update of security software for PlayStation 3 users.
"PS3 will have an update system software which will require all PS3 users to change their password account PlayStation Network and Qriocity," he said in a statement.
Sony said it "will be strongly recommends users to consider the statements of account and monitor the history of credit card purchase to protect against any financial loss or possible identity theft".
Launched in November 2006, the PlayStation Network has 77 million accounts registered around the world, allowing players to compete with each other online and buy games, films or music via the Internet.
Sony executives Sunday bowed in apology and said the company begin to restore its services online PlayStation Network and Qriocity next week and improve security measures after the break.
The PlayStation Network and Qriocity streaming music service were closed on 20 April, after what Sony has described as an "external intrusion" and remain off line that upgrades security company and works with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
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