There have been new reports about it PlayStation accounts are being hacked through a security breach that has reportedly been flagged by users since at least December 2025. PlayStation has already faced criticism for some controversial decisions around account takeovers and security. However, this new issue appears to expose an extremely dangerous flaw in the company's policy.
Back in December 2025, several users tried to warn other PlayStation console players that their PSN accounts could be hacked with just a couple of pieces of information: the PSN ID and a verifiable transaction ID belonging to the account owner. Apparently, hackers would contact Sony's support team and use this information as proof of ownership to bypass all other layers of security and gain access to the account without having to phish the current owner or hack their email.
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On May 18, 2026, a new user claimed their PSN account was hacked without any phishing attempts. The report came from Colin Moriarty, host of the Sacred Symbols podcast, which covers the latest PlayStation news. Moriarty said another person had warned him in advance that his account was being targeted and that hackers already had the information they needed. But Moriarty told that person there was nothing he could do beyond changing his password and enabling two-factor authentication. Unfortunately, none of the precautions helped, and the well-known host's account was compromised anyway.
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Sony Says “Be Careful”
Sony has not officially commented on the mass hacking claims as of this writing. However, the company has previously said that PSN users should be extremely careful with personal account information such as IDs and transaction details. According to Sony, it violates the company's terms of service to share sensitive information with others, and it has warned that such information could be used to take over an account. “Sharing your account information compromises the security of your account,” official documents state, adding that “If someone logs into your account, they can change your login information and lock you out.”
However, the main problem with the current PSN account security exploit is that affected users claim that they never shared any sensitive information with anyone. Moriarty, for example, said: “I didn't get phished, didn't click on any links, didn't put my password randomly somewhere, etc. I'm completely positive about this.” Other reports have included similar claims, leading many to believe that hackers may have found another way to access the information needed to compromise accounts. Moriarty said he noticed suspicious activity in his email just before he was hacked, claiming he was receiving random emails from sources he had never subscribed to. However, it has not been confirmed if there is any connection between these emails and the hacking methods used.
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This is not the first time Sony has reportedly been the target of sophisticated hacker attacks. In 2023, there were rumors that a group of hackers threatened to release the Japanese company's sensitive information if it did not pay the requested ransom. Now, in 2026, the company seems to be facing another similar problem, this time targeting vulnerable users. Fans are now waiting for Sony's official response and a quick fix to correct the current security loopholes.
