14 DAY TRIAL // Sony has extended its special offer for the AllClear ID Plus identity theft protection program, allowing US PlayStation Network users to enroll in the service for a year without any charge, until the end of the month.
Sony was severely affected by a hacker attack earlier this year, when it took down the PlayStation Network, and later confirmed that personal user data of its 77+ million users were compromised by the attackers.
In order to earn back the trust of its customers, Sony released a series of Welcome Back offers, ranging from free games to a month of PlayStation Plus membership with no extra charge.
Another big offer was a free one-year enrollment in the AllClear ID Plus Identity Theft Protection program maintained by security firm Debix, which was revealed at the beginning of last month.
The offer was set to expire recently, but Sony has now confirmed that it has been extended until the end of July.
"A friendly reminder to all eligible PlayStation Network and Qriocity account holders, Sony Computer Entertainment and Sony Network Entertainment International have made arrangements with Debix, Inc., one of the industry’s most reputable identity protection firms, to offer AllClear ID Plus at no cost for 12 months from the time an account holder registers for the program."
Lots of features are included in the AllClear ID Plus program, ranging from surveillance of the users’ personal data, to consultation with specialists in the field or even an insurance policy of $1 million, all of which are highlighted below.
The details of the program include, but are not limited to:
-Cyber monitoring and surveillance of the Internet to detect exposure of an AllClear ID Plus customer’s personal information, including monitoring of criminal web sites and data recovered by law enforcement. If his/her personal information is found, the customer will be alerted by phone and/or email and will be provided advice and support regarding protective steps to take. The customer will also receive monthly identity status reports. Debix works with an alliance of cyber-crime experts from the government, academia and industry to provide these services.
-Priority access to licensed private investigators and identity restoration specialists. If an AllClear ID Plus customer receives an alert, or otherwise suspects that he/she may be the victim of identity theft, the customer can speak directly, on a priority basis, with an on-staff licensed private investigator, who will conduct a comprehensive inquiry. In the case of an identity theft, the customer can work with an identity restoration specialist to contact creditors and others, and take necessary steps to restore the customer’s identity.
-A $1 million identity theft insurance policy per user to provide additional protection in the event that an AllClear ID Plus customer becomes a victim of identity theft. This insurance would provide financial relief of up to $1 million for covered identity restoration costs, legal defense expenses, and lost wages that occur within 12 months after the stolen identity event. In order to enlist in the service, PSN users need to visit this website and enter their email address.