This article explains what to do if someone hacks your PSN account. Instructions apply to PS5, PS4, and PS3.

What to Know

  • Change or reset your PSN password via the PlayStation website, the PlayStation app, or your console.Review your account transactions and contact your bank or card provider if you notice any unauthorized purchases.Make sure your PSN password is strong, and don’t share it with anyone purporting to represent Sony.

What to Do if Your PSN Account Is Hacked

If you suspect that your PSN account has been compromised, you should immediately take the following actions:

  • Change or reset your PSN passwordRemove payment methods associated with your PSN accountReview your PSN and bank transactions

How to Change Your PlayStation Password on PC

The first action you should take if your PSN account gets compromised is to change your password.

Hackers sell stolen PSN account passwords online, so act as quickly as possible.

  • Go to the PSN Account Management login page, sign in if prompted, then select Security on the left side.
  • Select Edit next to Password to create a new password.

PlayStation Network Account Recovery

If you get locked out of your PSN account, your login information could be compromised, in which case you should reset your PSN password right away. Go to the PSN Account Management login page, select Trouble Signing in?, and select Reset your password. You’ll receive an email with instructions for accessing your account.

Go to the PSN Account Management login page, sign in if prompted, then select Security on the left side.

Select Edit next to Password to create a new password.

How to Change and Remove PSN Payment Methods

If someone has your password, they could access your credit card information, so you should remove any payment methods associated with your PSN account. In a web browser, go to the PlayStation Store, sign in to your account, select your profile icon and choose Payment Management.

How to Tell If a PSN Account Has Been Hacked

Mysterious charges to your account are the most obvious sign that your PSN password is compromised. To review your transactions, go to the PSN Account Management page and select Transaction History.

Sony has experienced security breaches in the past and has been quick to notify users. If a large-scale hack compromised your account, you’d receive an email with steps you need to take to secure your account.

If you see new games and apps show up on your home screen that you don’t remember downloading, someone else who uses your console might have made a purchase. Ask anyone with access to your device if they accidentally downloaded something.

How to Prevent Your PSN Account From Being Compromised

Here are steps you can take to secure your PlayStation Network account:

If you don’t have a PSN account and receive an email about a payment, someone could have stolen your identity. Contact Sony PSN support and your credit card provider right away.

  • Create a strong password for your PSN account.
  • Keep an eye on your PSN transactions and bank account.
  • Set up PlayStation parental controls to prevent children from making unauthorized purchases.
  • Avoid phishing emails that request your PSN password (Sony will never do that).
  • Follow general best practices for protecting your identity.

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