PlayStation 3

PlayStation 3

Introduction

A group of hackers managed to overcome all Americans circlips Sony Console What comes next for the Japanese? This news shocked a few days ago the world of video games as this group of fans managed to unlock the security system of the Play Station 3, and now this console can be used with any kind of pirated software (Charles, Shari, 2006).

Discussion

What was it that happened?

Since the launch of PlayStation 3, Sony was the only company that said no one could undermine its security. Unfortunately the reign of the Japanese company ended after a group of hackers achieved unlock all security forces surrounding this console. The news spread through the world last December at the Chaos Computer Club, the largest gathering of hackers in Europe held in Germany. The announcement was made fail0verflow group that unlocked all the security protocols of the PS3. The fact is that now may be used pirated copies of the original games on the PS3. In addition, you can modify the operating system access the console to unlock all the trophies system that brings every game (Charles, Shari, 2006).

What are the consequences?

The consequences are dire for Sony. The fact that security console is removed brings great problems for the future of PlayStation. One of the biggest problems is that the games that are currently on the market these rings have been violated, so if Sony sends a new security update would useless the previous games. But perhaps the biggest drawback is that Sony was already working on the PS4 and the violation of this security will totally useless compatibility mode set with the thought PS3 games. Another problem is that Sony would no longer be able to offer their services online play for free, but might start charging, as does Microsoft, to counteract the effects of piracy (Yin-Poole, Wesley, 2011).

The mastermind

George Hotz is the name of the character that has been in the world's most famous publications in recent days. This man created the recognized file "Jailbreak", which allows rape and jump rings up the PS3 console. This young man of 21 years is recognized throughout the world because it was the first character to breach security of the iPhone through a file system that unlocks the phone. This man did something that many had tried for years: put against the wall to one of the largest technology companies in the world. This young man says he is not interested in piracy, which is against her, and that all he wanted was to modify the operating system console. Jailbreak is the program that lets you install applications to the PS3 home. This application is available freely through the official online Hotz (Yin-Poole, Wesley, 2011).

Sony Strikes

Sony has already taken several steps to counter the impact of this software on their consoles. The first was to sue the alleged perpetrators for violating copyrights. The action filed by Sony in a court of the State of California calls for ban ...