Sony data breach hits 2.58 million So-net and plala users

Sony Network Communication confirmed a breach of 2,585,481 So-net and plala customer records after unauthorized access on October 19, 2026. Exposed data includes names, emails, 54,401 email-password pairs and 16 bank account records; card numbers and PINs were not affected.

• 2,141,986 So-net and 443,495 plala records exposed
• 54,401 email and password combinations found
• Bank details of 16 customers affected
• Sony shut down servers and reset passwords on October 27