News: Sony hits a hacker patch

Sony has announced a new patch to thwart hackers, according to the findings of a few days ago, I managed to break PlayStation 3 using a modified firmware to run unauthorized programs. Sony has confirmed to Edge willingness to resolve the problem quickly>: "We are aware of the problem and we are trying to solve it," said a Sony spokesman.

"Will fix everything with a series of updates delivered through the network, but since this is a problem with the security of the system can not provide further details." According to one of the hackers responsible for the violation of the PlayStation 3, however, will not be so easy to restore the sanctity of the console, "the platform is compromised, the fact is irreversible," said an anonymous programmer to the BBC.

"The problem can be solved only with a new hardware, Sony will have to accept it."

• Sony to tackle PlayStation 3 hacks with network updates (07/01/2011)
• Sony Claims It Can Fix PS3 Security Problems (06/01/2011)
• Sony CES 2011 Keynote Video (06/01/2011)
• Let The Mods Begin: PS3 Root Key Discovered (05/01/2011)
• Hackers uncover secret PS3 keys (05/01/2011)

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