Even though the PlayStation Network has been partially restored, security concerns still remain for Sony. In fact, just two days after the network was up and running again reports came in of a password exploit that allowed hackers to lock users out of their own accounts with only a small amount of information. Sony is now offering free identity theft protection to some users of both PSN and Qriocity.

To sign-up for the service—which comes in the form of Debix's AllClear ID Plus—you simply need to enter your e-mail address at this website. Provided the e-mail matches an existing PSN account, you should receive an activation code within three days. The service is described by Sony as "a premium identity protection service that uses advanced technology to deliver alerts to help protect you from identity theft. The service also provides identity theft insurance coverage and hands-on help from expert fraud investigators." AllClear ID Plus provides the following, according to the company:

Cyber Monitoring and Internet Surveillance

ID Attack Reporting

Actionable Alerts by Phone With Secure Voice Key

Direct Connection to OnCall Investigator

Complete Identity Repair

$1,000,000 ID Theft Insurance

When you sign up, you'll get access to the service for one year via an access code e-mailed directly to you, though as of now it's only available to users in the United States. In a comment of the PlayStation Blog Sony's Jeff Rubenstein said, "We’re developing a program for Canada now, and will announce it when details are finalized." Offering a program such as this across Europe would be a tricky undertaking, leaving Sony in a rough situation in that region.