A hacker has instructions online which last week released the PlayStation 4 has cracked could be. This allows homebrew code to be run, so claims the hacker. Also the devkit for the PS4 would be leaked.
On Pastebin claims to be a hacker under the alias Reckz0r that a vulnerability has been discovered in Orbis OS, the operating system of the PS4 based on FreeBSD. Reckz0r claims that via an exploit, the PlayStation 4 is relatively easy to crack. In the described method, a file on a usb-stick to be placed. Then have the console in safe mode to be started for the exploit to activate. Below would be the PS4 software without the normally required digital signature can be run, allowing homebrew code. In theory, it would also piratenversies of games are possible.
Reckz0r says the method does not itself have discovered, but this in a Brazilian consoleforum to have found. The original exploit, the hacker x-s4nd3r are found. Further, it is the Day One update is required that the PS4 firmware to version 1.50 and tilt. Also, the console after the hack is no longer connected with the internet, because Sony is the console, otherwise an immediate ban would give. Now would also be the devkit software for the new console from Sony have been leaked. With the developer kit writing game developers, the games and apps for the PS4.
Update, Monday 11.43: Everything indicates that it is a hoax, writes Wololo.net.
