PlayStation hackers claim major PS5 breakthrough Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. PlayStation hackers claim major PS5 breakthrough "Another one bites the dust." News by Tom Phillips Deputy Editor Updated on 8 Nov 2021 63 comments Infamous hacking group Fail0verflow claims to have made major progress in its bid to break open the PlayStation 5's security. Today, the collective said it had gained access to internal "PS5 root keys" used to decrypt parts of the PS5's firmware. Fail0verflow did not provide any detailed information on how it had done this, and there's no suggestion the group will now share this information more widely. Watch on YouTube But today's development is likely a huge concern for Sony, who will be keen to ensure the PS5 is not fully jailbroken, and that details of Fail0verflow's apparent progress are not publicised further. "We got all (symmetric) ps5 root keys. They can all be obtained from software - including per-console root key, if you look hard enough!" Fail0verflow wrote this morning. "Another one bites the dust [sunglasses emoji]". Translation: We got all (symmetric) ps5 root keys. They can all be obtained from software - including per-console root key, if you look hard enough! https://t.co/ulbq4LOWW0- fail0verflow (@fail0verflow) November 8, 2021 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings Back in 2011, Digital Foundry reported on how Fail0verflow had left the PS3's security in tatters, after the group gained full control over what could be run on the console. Fail0verflow gained further fame by hacking the PS4 and getting Linux and other custom firmware to run on Nintendo Switch. Eurogamer has contacted PlayStation for comment. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 4 Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 13 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090: a new level in graphics performance The Digital Foundry video review - and how the new GPU champion delivers for 4K 120fps gaming. Feature Evercore Heroes wants to wind people up the right way "There's less rage at them, because they didn't end your fun." Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 4 Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store