Sony has begun restoring services to the PlayStation Network, weeks after the company shut the network down after a hacking attempt that saw millions of customers’ private details released.
But the backlash from users has continued, with thousands complaining online about the original leak. Legislators have also asked Sony why it took so long for the company to inform the public about the leak itself.
Services are now being restored in Australia, the United States, Europe, New Zealand, South America and the Middle East. Sony now says it has invested more funds into protecting users’ data.
“Working closely with several respected outside security firms, the company has implemented new and additional security measures that strengthen safeguards against unauthorised activity, and provide consumers with greater protection of their personal information,” it said in a statement.
Sony says it will be offering users a “welcome back” package with premium content, but the details of these packages are yet to be announced.
Patrick Stafford is a freelance journalist and a former deputy editor of SmartCompany.
