Tag Archives: ps3 hack

Tue, Oct 23, 2012 | 18:07 BST

PS3 hackers release custom firmware allowing compromised consoles to sign into PlayStation Network

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Hackers have released a custom firmware which allows compromised consoles to log into PSN, alongside LV0 decryption keys which allow the user to bypass future security updates.

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Fri, Feb 25, 2011 | 01:35 GMT

Report: Sony US hiring anti-piracy legal experts

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Sony has reportedly advertised two positions as part of the development of an anti-piracy program.

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Thu, Feb 24, 2011 | 23:42 GMT

Braben: Hacks and custom firmware “damaging to everyone with a PS3″

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Influential game designer David Braben has spoken out against the hacking of the PlayStation 3 and release of custom firmware, describing the freedom of speech argument as “rubbish”.

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Tue, Feb 22, 2011 | 01:02 GMT

Rumour: Sony prepping new PS3 SKU to combat hackers

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Rumours suggest Sony may be working up to the release of a new, “hack-proof” PlayStation 3 model.

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Tue, Feb 08, 2011 | 05:48 GMT

Sony extends anti-hacker legal net, plans to subpoena sites

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According to court documents received by PSX-SCENE, Sony is ramping its anti-piracy legal activities in an attempt to track down major figures in the homebrew and hacking communities.

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Sat, Jan 22, 2011 | 18:48 GMT

EFF says Sony’s hacking suit sends a “dangrous message to researchers”

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The Electronic Frontier Foundation has called Sony’s lawsuit against GeoHot and fail0verflow an act which could negatively impact legitimate security research.

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Thu, Jan 06, 2011 | 18:19 GMT

Sony “looking into” hacks compromising security features on PS3

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Sony has said it is currently “looking into” claims make by hacking group Fail0verflow and GeoHot, a.k.a. George Hotz, regarding compromised security features on PS3.

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