Sony giving lifetime PSN bans to PS3 hackers

Sony has revealed that hackers using unauthorised software with the PlayStation 3 will be banned permanently from the PlayStation Network.

A PS3 security exploit was recently discovered which allows hackers to run pirated games.

Now a statement released by Sony is warning hackers to stop using the pirated software or face lifetime PSN bans.

"Unauthorised software for the PlayStation 3 system was recently released by hackers," the statement said.

"Use of such software violates the terms of the System Software License Agreement for the PlayStation 3 system and the Terms of Services and User Agreement for the PlayStation Network/Sony Entertainment Network and its Community Code of Conduct provisions.

"Violation of the System Software License Agreement for the PlayStation 3 system invalidates the consumer's right to access that system.

"Consumers running unauthorised or pirated software may have their access to the PlayStation Network and access to Sony Entertainment Network services through PlayStation 3 system terminated permanently.

"To avoid permanent termination, consumers must immediately cease using and delete all unauthorised or pirated software from their PlayStation 3 systems."