Microsoft Investigating Massive Xbox Data Leak

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Microsoft has confirmed it's investigating a massive Xbox data leak. More specifically, the Xbox makers have launched an investigation into the source code of the original Xbox console, which recently leaked online. The leak includes the kernel for the operating system of the OG 2001 console, a custom version of Windows 2000. Making matters worse is that the code for a version of Windows NT 3.5 has also leaked online.

According to The Verge, the leak actually first surfaced online earlier month, but only really began to draw attention this week. Speaking to the outlet, Microsoft confirmed it's aware of the reports, which have spawned an official investigation. That said, at the moment of publishing, Microsoft has not shared any of its findings, and it's unclear if it ever will.

The Verge notes that the leak notably includes the Xbox Development Kit, various testing emulators, internal documents, and even some build environments. However, the kernel and source code are apparently being contained to a small group of enthusiasts, which means, due to legal reasons, it's unlikely this leak will have any consequences for the homebrew and emulator scene.

The debut Xbox console doesn't have much of an emulation scene, at least compared to some other nostalgic consoles, and this is partially because it's very difficult to emulate the original Xbox operating system and kernel due to the custom tech Microsoft used when creating the console.

As mentioned above, source code for Windows NT 3.5 has also leaked, and this source code is apparently for a near-final version of it.

Of course, we will be sure to update this article as more information flows in, but there's a good chance Microsoft will silently nip this in the bud.



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ifconfigPosted:

Covid Don't think it's a massive leak.


A leak is a leak, could be one user to millions of users. Either way, it is bad.

ifconfigPosted:

Ryan Hopefully they can prevent this from happening again.


There is always going to be back doors.

JoeIPosted:

It is new news, a massive leak.

RyanPosted:

RepMeDaddy Interesting but didn't think this was new?


I believe it is. I have seen a few leaks now but first time seeing this one.

RyanPosted:

OG_BOSS Boring leak. When will we see some leaked ways to hack the xbox one like the old times using a rgh/jtag


With the technology and software used on Xbox One I doubt that will ever happen. Not online at least anyway.

RyanPosted:

Hopefully they can prevent this from happening again.

CovidPosted:

Don't think it's a massive leak.

AnimePosted:

Seen this the other day. Weird how it's out now.

Mario350Posted:

OG_BOSS Boring leak. When will we see some leaked ways to hack the xbox one like the old times using a rgh/jtag


you can already mod it(its called modding not hacking since youre tempering with hardware/software well hacking is stealing information like i used to do to idiots on steam.

but yeah real note you can mod the xbox one just not online yet same goes to playstation 4, if theres online modding well you can bet those guys arent gonna share it which is good imo

MetaversePosted:

Interesting but didn't think this was new?