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Sony threatens PlayStation 3 hackers

13 June 2007 7:39 by Andre "DVDBack23" Yoskowitz | 66 comments

After reports surfaced that hackers had cracked the PlayStation 3's anti-piracy software, Sony America has declared that it will "aggressively pursue" anyone who is caught doing so. They have said the activity will merit legal action if caught.

"Unfortunately, hackers will try to exploit any hardware system software," SCEA spokesperson Dave Karraker said.

"The best we can do as a company is to make our security that much stronger and aggressively pursue legal action against anyone caught trying to use an exploit in an illegal manner."

According to CVG.com, hackers have cracked the PS3 firmwares 1.10 and 1.11, which allow the consoles with those firmwares to boot pirated games.

Although the games boot, so far hackers have not gotten any pirated games to actually play.

So far, despite diligent efforts, all consoles have been hacked but there are some repercussions besides legal action. Hackers run the risk of bricking their expensive consoles, as well as getting banned from the PlayStation Network.

"Naturally, any use of an exploit on the system software does void the warranty on the PS3 system... Which could be a costly mistake to see if you can run an old SEGA CD game on it," said Karraker.

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Daxsmoker (Member) 15 June 2007 20:40
Dam if the Ps3 still hasnt been hack then wat else is there? [ + quote]
MUNKYEARS (Senior Member) 16 June 2007 3:56
ha like were all really that scared [ + quote]
rkbauer (Newbie) 16 June 2007 4:11
Originally posted by RNR1995: Excuse me, but don't these people PURCHASE these consoles? Aren't they PROPERTY to be done with what ever the OWNER wishes?? Where do these corporations get off, seriously what's next Ford pursuing me for modding my on board computer??? AARRGGHHH I cannot stand big money infringing on freedom! For Online Play, it is your console, and you can do what you want to it.. Offline, but the moment you take it online, you are able to have a lifetime ban for online. For Pirating Games, which this article is about.. I think we all know it is against the law to rent a game, burn it, and play it. Otherwise, you can mod your console, as long as you don't copy a disc, or take your console online. [ + quote]
mftbruce (Newbie) 16 June 2007 5:38
please don't hack me baby. PS3 stands for... [ + quote]
BonScott1 (Newbie) 16 June 2007 8:59
Originally posted by snige: Making a console as difficult to hack is music to a hackers ears. And tbo, most dont do it to play pirated games. They do it cos Sony said it cannot be done, which we all know is crap. That's the first thought I got when I read those lines from Sony. Sony is giving hackers all the enthusiasm and fuel that they desire. [ + quote]
cyberv (Junior Member) 18 June 2007 19:46
Come on People they don't need hackers co'z the real hacker is just under the table they pay people to hack there console secretly, its a conspiracy theory. the moment they put out the console the secrets been out they just let it stay in the market for a while, then when sales fall down they put out the backup plan. Big companies don't like loosing money they always have a backup plan. Hackers and Companies alike they all get there profit. [ + quote]
borhan9 (AfterDawn Addict) 21 June 2007 14:39
These are some really bad repercussions :) Ever heard of playing the pirated games while disconnected from the net connection :P [ + quote]
decent (Newbie) 18 July 2007 4:06
Hello Sir , I wanted to know how many months hacker take to hack ps3 i am waiting because i wanted to play pirated disc on it so please any one give me hackers contact if somebuddy have thanks . [ + quote] This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 19 July 2007 2:10
snige (Inactive) 18 July 2007 4:31
*Originally posted by decent:* Hello Sir , I wanted to know how many months hacker take to hack ps3 i am waiting because i wanted to play pirated disc on it so please any one give me hackers contact if somebuddy have thanks . Email :decent_rehan09@hotmail.com Jesus dude, wtf? [ + quote]
ZippyDSM (AfterDawn Addict) 18 July 2007 7:10
*Quote:* *Originally posted by decent:* Hello Sir , I wanted to know how many months hacker take to hack ps3 i am waiting because i wanted to play pirated disc on it so please any one give me hackers contact if somebuddy have thanks . Email :decent_rehan09@hotmail.com Jesus dude, wtf? noob alert! LOL [ + quote]
emugamer (Member) 18 July 2007 8:28
*Originally posted by decent:* Hello Sir , I wanted to know how many months hacker take to hack ps3 i am waiting because i wanted to play pirated disc on it so please any one give me hackers contact if somebuddy have thanks . Email :decent_rehan09@hotmail.com Sony mole alert.....ROFL! *Quote:* "Naturally, any use of an exploit on the system software does void the warranty on the PS3 system... Which could be a costly mistake to see if you can run an old SEGA CD game on it," said Karraker. noob alert....or just idiot alert. If someone is going to hack a $600 system, then the primary reason would be to play backup games that were made for that $600 system. Emulating an ancient system would probably be a Hard Drive homebrew afterthought. Heck, I didn't want to burn Sega CD discs to play on my modded XBOX, even if it could be done. I have to say that duckNrun's comment about boosting sales could very well be a possibility. Once an official working firmware hack is released, consoles will start moving off the shelves IMO. I know I'll be getting one. [ + quote] This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 18 July 2007 8:36
ZippyDSM (AfterDawn Addict) 18 July 2007 8:42
*Quote:* *Originally posted by decent:* Hello Sir , I wanted to know how many months hacker take to hack ps3 i am waiting because i wanted to play pirated disc on it so please any one give me hackers contact if somebuddy have thanks . Email :decent_rehan09@hotmail.com Sony mole alert.....ROFL! *Quote:* "Naturally, any use of an exploit on the system software does void the warranty on the PS3 system... Which could be a costly mistake to see if you can run an old SEGA CD game on it," said Karraker. noob alert....or just idiot alert. If someone is going to hack a $600 system, then the primary reason would be to play backup games that were made for that $600 system. Emulating an ancient system would probably be a Hard Drive homebrew afterthought. Heck, I didn't want to burn Sega CD discs to play on my modded XBOX, even if it could be done. I have to say that duckNrun's comment about boosing sales could very well be a possibility. Once an official working firmware hack is released, consoles will start moving off the shelves IMO. I know I'll be getting one. because some 6$ Sega CD games are better than the 60$ PS3 games,same can be said abotu Neo geo roms on the Xbox,but befor we can go there theres a year or 2 of coding and beta testing to do so I can wait :P I cant wait till they start making the games support the newest firmware that will be fun LOL I hope they make a PSX/PS2 emu hack that adds more standard emulation features to PSX/PS2 games,save states and speed hacks would be so fun :X [ + quote]
hm1 (Member) 24 April 2008 13:54
*Originally posted by duckNrun:* Dont you all realize what this Sony message is REALLY about: They are throwing down the gauntlet to the hackers IN THE HOPES that they will go out and BUY the ps3 to boost sales! they aint worried about piracy or modding at all... what they ARE worried about is lagging sales, product sitting on shelves, reduced orders for more product and running out of propaganda to help give the false image that they are winnning the (name your war here). The very nature of this letter from Sony gives the impression that this is a VERY BIG issue right now (which it is not) which gives the (false) impression that the ps3 is entrenched enough (it is not) for it to even be a big issue... just more Sony propaganda! lol Totally agree. The PS3 is still not selling. Ironically most people will buy one once they can figure out if it can be hacked. At this moment in time, i may cross over to the Xbox [ + quote]
ZippyDSM (AfterDawn Addict) 24 April 2008 14:29
hm1 Odd...from what I have been reading its selling well enough,perhaps not as good as the WII or the easy break oven,but with prices coming down theres no reason why it wont do better. The PS3s momentum is gaining but not snowballing yet, the WII has already snowballed into a freaking moon, I think the 360 is starting to lose ground. All in all get a PS3 and 360 theres going to be enough lulls between them to need both or a WI. [ + quote]
Daxsmoker (Member) 24 April 2008 14:35
well the ps3 problem was the price, but now ppl are buying the cheap version. As for xbox the 3 red light off death issue is wat slowed it down idk didnt they say it was a 60-66% rate of them doing that. And as for the wii smash bros and m-kart may being the only reason to buy one but for me the rest of the games dont have that much depth. [ + quote]
ZippyDSM (AfterDawn Addict) 24 April 2008 15:07
*Originally posted by Daxsmoker:* well the ps3 problem was the price, but now ppl are buying the cheap version. As for xbox the 3 red light off death issue is wat slowed it down idk didnt they say it was a 60-66% rate of them doing that. And as for the wii smash bros and m-kart may being the only reason to buy one but for me the rest of the games dont have that much depth. From what I have been reading into a solid 30% and maybe add it a extra 10 via refrub the "bukkake'd" units out. If you are a traditional game you can't go wrong with the PC,360,PS3 being your main system and then backing up with one of the other, PC/PS3 seems to have the best spread and options 360/PS3 the 2nd PC/360 redundant. I like the wii and all but its needs 10 more games I want and 100$ off the asking price to be worth my money :P [ + quote]
iluvendo (AfterDawn Addict) 24 April 2008 15:16
*Quote:* *Originally posted by hursty:* Piracy should not be tolerated...just look what happened to long john silver,he lost a leg,and a eye *Quote:* Arrrrrrrrrrrr the scurvey dogs....then they took his good name and put it on a fast food fish shop . Their fish isn't even any good !!! [ + quote]
ZippyDSM (AfterDawn Addict) 24 April 2008 15:22
*Quote:* *Quote:* *Originally posted by hursty:* Piracy should not be tolerated...just look what happened to long john silver,he lost a leg,and a eye *Quote:* Arrrrrrrrrrrr the scurvey dogs....then they took his good name and put it on a fast food fish shop . Their fish isn't even any good !!! We should rally Me'hearties and put down all those that sell bad fish....... [ + quote]
CKhaleel (Senior Member) 24 April 2008 15:24
*Originally posted by hm1:* *Originally posted by duckNrun:* Dont you all realize what this Sony message is REALLY about: They are throwing down the gauntlet to the hackers IN THE HOPES that they will go out and BUY the ps3 to boost sales! they aint worried about piracy or modding at all... what they ARE worried about is lagging sales, product sitting on shelves, reduced orders for more product and running out of propaganda to help give the false image that they are winnning the (name your war here). The very nature of this letter from Sony gives the impression that this is a VERY BIG issue right now (which it is not) which gives the (false) impression that the ps3 is entrenched enough (it is not) for it to even be a big issue... just more Sony propaganda! lol Totally agree. The PS3 is still not selling. Ironically most people will buy one once they can figure out if it can be hacked. At this moment in time, i may cross over to the Xbox Dude, WTF did you bump a year old thread? evolmindz: yeah ur still paying to dl the games genius ;) SDF_GR: Hey Einstein do you even know the colour of the PS3? Well...let'a say that it isn't white and doesnt wearing any red rings. [ + quote]
Daxsmoker (Member) 24 April 2008 17:18
im glad i got a 60gb ps3 :)but it aint played as much as my pc and modded ps2. my wii on the other hand is still collecting dust even after Smash bros. but maybe after GTA i will be playing the 5hit out of my ps3! [ + quote]
Oner (Moderator) 24 April 2008 20:06
*Originally posted by hm1:* The PS3 is still not selling. Ironically most people will buy one once they can figure out if it can be hacked. At this moment in time, i may cross over to the Xbox Do you have any evidence to support that claim? Here is some information that is in total stark contrast to what you said. http://vgchartz.com/hwlaunch.php?cons1=P...3=All&weeks=400 Looks like the PS3 is doing fine....Here is another one http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/04/18/...n_sales_double/ Search > http://forums.afterdawn.com/search Rules > http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/2487 Important Rule > http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/380660 A proper way to ask for help and post on a forum > http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/459000#2773521 Check out my Racing Sim Chassis by Obutto and Logitech G25 FFB Steering Wheel > http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/607959 [ + quote]
ZippyDSM (AfterDawn Addict) 24 April 2008 20:13
*Originally posted by Oner:* *Originally posted by hm1:* The PS3 is still not selling. Ironically most people will buy one once they can figure out if it can be hacked. At this moment in time, i may cross over to the Xbox Do you have any evidence to support that claim? Here is some information that is in total stark contrast to what you said. http://vgchartz.com/hwlaunch.php?cons1=P...3=All&weeks=400 Looks like the PS3 is doing fine....Here is another one http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/04/18/...double/ your sig is 8 lines.... 10 if you count the spaces...wait uuu be mod...iI need to wake up and find mew brains >< For all the console/game fanboys out their. http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles...Console-Rundown Oh god I can't stop laughing!!! --- And for the format nazi's I bring you HHD DVVD BVD's!! [ + quote]
hoip (Member) 24 April 2008 20:18
good on ya sony, the reason y is wii is so successful is becoz the noobs at nintendo allowed it to be hacked so easily, boosting sales. seriousli the wii suxs! the onli good game was zelda [ + quote]
ZippyDSM (AfterDawn Addict) 24 April 2008 20:20
*Originally posted by hoip:* good on ya sony, the reason y is wii is so successful is becoz the noobs at nintendo allowed it to be hacked so easily, boosting sales. seriousli the wii suxs! the onli good game was zelda since the 360 is held together with duck tape to keep from falling apart I would say it sucks more..... :P [ + quote]
Oner (Moderator) 25 April 2008 10:13
*Originally posted by ZippyDSM:* your sig is 8 lines.... 10 if you count the spaces...wait uuu be mod...iI need to wake up and find mew brains >< Thanks for reminding me I have been wanting to fix it but get side tracked with all the "fixins" needing to be addressed every time I get here! Search > http://forums.afterdawn.com/search Rules > http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/2487 Important Rule > http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/380660 A proper way to ask for help and post on a forum > http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/459000#2773521 Check out my Racing Sim Chassis by Obutto and Logitech G25 FFB Steering Wheel > http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/607959 [ + quote]
ZippyDSM (AfterDawn Addict) 25 April 2008 10:16
*Originally posted by Oner:* *Originally posted by ZippyDSM:* your sig is 8 lines.... 10 if you count the spaces...wait uuu be mod...iI need to wake up and find mew brains >< Thanks for reminding me I have been wanting to fix it but get side tracked with all the "fixins" needing to be addressed every time I get here! well if you are a mod you should be given 3 personal lines and 4 forum lines for rules and crap, or hell double what normal users get, mods need rule links, half wit..er...wake... posting FTW! should have though dduuurrr mods need rule lines >< For all the console/game fanboys out their. http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles...Console-Rundown Oh god I can't stop laughing!!! --- And for the format nazi's I bring you HHD DVVD BVD's!! [ + quote]