PSN Accounts Easily Hacked, Sony Urged to Act

Reports are flooding in that PlayStation users are allegedly having their PSN accounts hacked, and the workaround for this is worryingly easy, which could be something Sony needs to address immediately. A flood of Sony and PlayStation news has hit the headlines as of late: PlayStation is exploring the revival of older IPs, and PlayStation Plus’ price is increasing. These points, both good and bad, pale in comparison to the idea that your PSN account could be compromised at any minute. PlayStation Security Issue Is Endangering All PSN Accounts Awareness of the issue first came to light when Colin Moriarty, the self-proclaimed ‘The Godfather of PlayStation podcasts’, posted on X about a message exchange he had. The former IGN Editor and founding Kinda Funny member, Moriarty, was given an eye-opening message from a user (who was also hacked). saying: ‘Colin, I’m just warning you, they have your information and they are going to try and take your account today.’ This came to fruition, and Moriarty’s account was hacked. Thankfully, after using his PlayStation contacts, he’s been able to retrieve his account, but not all may be as fortunate. More details for the curious:-I spoke to my connections at PlayStation PR, who helped me escalate, and to whom I am thankful.*-Multiple friends at Sony-owned studios reached out to me unprompted to say they've also asked to escalate the situation internally through their own…— Colin Moriarty (@longislandviper) May 18, 2026 More details for the curious:-I spoke to my connections at PlayStation PR, who helped me escalate, and to whom I am thankful.*-Multiple friends at Sony-owned studios reached out to me unprompted to say they've also asked to escalate the situation internally through their own… On X, @mrpyo1 shared some details discussing the incredibly small amount of details required to infiltrate a PSN account right now: Only your PSN ID and one piece of old transaction data are needed by the hacker. The hacker then contacts Sony support and provides the information as “proof of ownership.” Sony’s support system then bypasses standard protocols and lets the hacker change the email address linked to the account. There are other examples of this, but Moriarty is likely considered a more high-profile target, and it probably doesn’t help that he has his PSN ID in his X bio. If you do something similar, you might want to consider hiding this information. We’re waiting on Sony to respond to this turn of events. This is an alarming development, and it’s incredible how often Sony accounts and services are targeted. Let us know if you have any issues with your PS account via the Insider Gaming Discord. For more news, read about PlayStation’s CEO confirming single-player games will no longer launch on PC, and please make sure you tune in and know how to watch the Insider Gaming Showcase. Andy is Insider Gaming's Senior Evergreen Editor and has been in the games journalism sphere in one way or another for over 7 years. His video game taste is as… Level Up Your Gaming News Minecraft Seed Hunters May Have Discovered The Greatest World Ever A Minecraft Seed Hunter has uncovered possibly the greatest world ever found, featuring all the rare biomes and structures. ARC Raiders Update 1.29.0 Full Patch Notes A fresh update has been deployed to ARC Raiders and the patch notes show a slew of tweaks, alongside new content. Embark Walks Back Durability Changes In ARC Raiders Embark Studios has walked back the controversial durability changes made alongside the ARC Raiders Riven Tides update. XBOX Player Voices Reveals Desire For More Exclusives The newly revealed XBOX feedback system, Player Voice, has already highlighted the most pressing issues that fans want addressed. GTA 6 Pre-Order Date Has Been Leaked Via Best Buy PlayStation CEO Confirms Single-Player Games Will No Longer Launch on PC NBA 2K26 Locker Codes: All Active Codes For May 2026 May 2026 PlayStation Plus Game Catalog Games Announced Take-Two CEO Reaffirms GTA 6 Release Date Once Again All LEGO Batman: Legacy of The Dark Knight Twitch Drops & How to Get Them LEGO Batman: Legacy of The Dark Knight Cast Revealed—All Voice Actors, Listed Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Free-To-Play PC Steam Open Beta Details—Date, Start Times & All Content How To Get The Rascal Grenade Launcher In ARC Raiders—Blueprint Location Today’s Contexto: Hints & Answer For May 19, 2026