Sony finally responds to Fail0verflow PS3 “root key” hack

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Web Webster
Web Webster
Jan 8, 2011

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“After reading the statement that Sony provided to Edge
Magazine, it appears that it is more likely the latter
scenario.

“‘We are aware of this, and are currently looking into it,’ a
Sony representative told Edge. ‘We will fix the issues through
network updates, but because this is a security issue, we are not
able to provide you with any more details.’

“But statements that have been made by the Fail0verflow team,
and were reiterated to the BBC yesterday by group member pytey,
indicate that there is no simple fix this time around, as there was
with the USB key hacks such as PS Jailbreak.”


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Web Webster

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