Rumor: PS3 hacked yet again, this time it might be for keeps

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Yesterday a new, PSN-enabled custom firmware for hacked PlayStation 3 consoles launched, compatible with the official firmware 4.25 release. This type of hack isn't new, and previously Sony has been able to update its firmware to sufficiently quell the hackers' reach. Following the custom firmware launch yesterday, however, was the release of the PlayStation 3's LV0 keys.

In theory, the LV0 decryption keys make is easy to decode any system update to the PlayStation 3, Eurogamer writes. The LV0 keys allow PS3 firmware to be decrypted on PC, and then re-encrypted with firmware 3.55 keys to run on hacked consoles.

A group called "The Three Muskateers" takes responsibility for the LV0 keys, but not the leak itself. That's all thanks to a new Chinese hacking group, "BlueDiskCFW," who planned to release and charge for custom firmware updates using The Three Muskateers' LV0 keys. To stop BlueDiskCFW from profiting off the keys, the Muskateers released them.

"You can be sure that if it wouldn't have been for this leak, this key would never have seen the light of day," The Three Muskateers write in a statement. "Only the fear of our work being used by others to make money out of it has forced us to release this now."

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Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/23/rumor-ps3-hacked-yet-again-this-time-it-might-be-for-keeps/

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EllaPosted:

I like how everyone is cheering ya PS3 got hacked go xbox when really this hack will bring up another CFW so maybe in the near future we can have 4.30+ CFW but more than likely sony is looking into changing it and fixing it so they dont have to go to court again with the person that ends up making a CFW with the leaked keys lol

Devastator4455Posted:

VisionaryMGMT In my opinion, I don't think it's the PS3, I think it's Sony. If they gave the rights to another company to manage PSN, it would improve vastly. Hell, maybe even give Alienware the rights. Atleast they know SOMETHING about video games.


So your saying Alien Ware should run PSN..... :FacePalm:
They only build Bad PCs that are over priced and can barely play BF3 On High...
There just show.

VisionaryMGMTPosted:

In my opinion, I don't think it's the PS3, I think it's Sony. If they gave the rights to another company to manage PSN, it would improve vastly. Hell, maybe even give Alienware the rights. Atleast they know SOMETHING about video games.

IlIuminatiPosted:

riverstudd Everyone on here who is saying "Sony sucks!!" or "lol sony get better protection" are you even kidding me???? is this site truly filled with that many ignorant children?? Is anyone here older than 12 years old? grow up and learn about something before you run your mouth like you know everything.


Your just mad that you wasted $600 on a bad console when it was released.

MyDingDingDongsPosted:

Exzo
ItsrealCJ How many times has the Xbox been hacked? Oh wait none. Sony's garbage


Exactly what I'm saying. That's why i will never get a PS3.


There's only been 1 case where PlayStation Network has been fully hacked , this hack what's displayed isn't a hack that compromises the entire network its just a firmware hack , Xbox had firmware hacks at one point but that was only because of Jtags being able to be connect on-line but now patched . I understand that Xbox is better when it comes to security but to be honest you get what your pay for and in PlayStation's case you pay nothing , Free = Ok , Pay = Better .

IIIIPosted:

riverstudd Everyone on here who is saying "Sony sucks!!" or "lol sony get better protection" are you even kidding me???? is this site truly filled with that many ignorant children?? Is anyone here older than 12 years old? grow up and learn about something before you run your mouth like you know everything.


If it offended you that much then just ignore it.

OP: I would say this is more secure than xbox but it got hacked 2 times and with people running around doing lobbies, i can see why its that easy

YuiPosted:

PS3 apparently got hacked again? Go Xbox :)

iBlitzcrankPosted:

this should just end the war for consoles. Xbox FTW!

CentPosted:

ItsrealCJ How many times has the Xbox been hacked? Oh wait none. Sony's garbage


Exactly what i'm saying. That's why i will never get a PS3.

GossipPosted:

How many times has the Xbox been hacked? Oh wait none. Sony's garbage