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The PS5 hacking scene just took a big leap forward

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Ars Technica
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What happened

New exploit works on all but the most recently updated consoles.

Key facts

  • Reported by Ars Technica and published Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:12:46 UTC.

Why it matters

Platform, chip and AI decisions set the terms other companies have to build on, so a single announcement here tends to ripple through products, supply chains and regulation.

What to watch next

  • Availability, pricing and rollout regions
  • Independent testing or verification of the claims made
  • Responses from regulators and competing platforms

Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

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Sources

The original report was published by Ars Technica. WorldPing does not claim that reporting — this page summarises and contextualises it.

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