ZDNet reports Sony has implemented two-factor authentication to its PlayStation Network. PlayStation and PSP owners can now connect their accounts to their smartphones and tablets. When logging into the PlayStation Network, a code will be sent to the chosen device, and the user must submit the code in order to access their account. The authentication system makes it harder for hackers to access the network. Implementing two-factor authentication is a response to the massive data breach the PlayStation Network suffered in 2011, where the names, dates of birth, and credit card numbers of 77 million users were compromised.
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