PSN users report unauthorized child accounts and email changes
PlayStation Network users report unfamiliar child accounts appearing in their family lists and emails about sign-in ID changes they never made. Some suspect attackers bypassed 2FA, but Sony has not commented and the claims remain unverified.
- Reports surfaced on October 24, 2026, with similar complaints dating to early October
- Users suspect password and 2FA bypass, though nothing is officially confirmed
- Sony's rules do not allow simply removing a child account from a family list
- Users can check via PS5: Settings → Users and Accounts → Family → Family Management
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