PS3 firmware 3.56 hacked in less than a day, Sony's lawyers look confused

Published on 01-30-2011 04:21 PM

Sony's taken some strong steps against PS3 cracking in the past week -- not only has it taken to the courts and won a temporary restraining order against Geohot and fail0verflow for cracking the console, but it also released firmware 3.56, which locked things down again. Unfortunately, that restraining order doesn't mean anyone else has to stop a-crackin', and wouldn't you know it: 3.56 was cracked open in less than a day by KaKaRoToKS, who was behind one of the first 3.55 custom firmwares. Now that the 3.56 signing keys are out, we'd guess updated custom firmware is soon to come -- and we'd bet Sony's lawsuit will just inspire an entirely new wave of people to jailbreak once those hit the scene. Way to put that genie back in the bottle, Sony.

Update: We're hearing that new custom firmware isn't on the table quite yet, because Sony changed most of the locks, and is reportedly actually storing the all-important ECDSA private key with random-number cryptography this time around. Be warned: if you upgrade to 3.56, there's no easy way back down. In related news, Github complied with a DMCA takedown notice to remove KaKaRoToKS's repositories, so you'll have to head on over to Gitorious (at our more coverage link) to get at the fail0verflow tools.

Source: Engadget

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8 Comments

keltz - 01-30-2011, 07:51 PM
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The Custom 3.56 firmware was confirmed fake by the peeps over at PS3-HAX. From what I've read there is no solution to 3.56 ...... YET

Just a heads up to all you all. There is a FAKE CFW floating around.

stlcardinal9 - 01-31-2011, 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by keltz

The Custom 3.56 firmware was confirmed fake by the peeps over at PS3-HAX. From what I've read there is no solution to 3.56 ...... YET

Just a heads up to all you all. There is a FAKE CFW floating around.

all the fags that hack and change the gameplay of call of duty is bullshit, if you want to hack and install custom firmware and pirated games go ahead it doesnt bother me but please stop fucking up games for everyone else...P.S. firmware 3.60 is going to fry your machine so have fun with that.

keltz - 01-31-2011, 04:20 AM
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Originally Posted by stlcardinal9

Originally Posted by keltz

The Custom 3.56 firmware was confirmed fake by the peeps over at PS3-HAX. From what I've read there is no solution to 3.56 ...... YET

Just a heads up to all you all. There is a FAKE CFW floating around.

all the fags that hack and change the gameplay of call of duty is bullshit, if you want to hack and install custom firmware and pirated games go ahead it doesnt bother me but please stop fucking up games for everyone else...P.S. firmware 3.60 is going to fry your machine so have fun with that.

Now did I say anything about Call of Duty or pirating anything? I posted a warning. As far as your firmware insight....your mis-informed.

yabel - 01-31-2011, 11:50 AM
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So to understand this right, you can or cant jailbreak the 3.59 firmware? You need to be under that firmware or not?
I have modded wii, xbox, psp and ps2. I had a clan mate that told me he had jail broke his the other day and mu son has a ps3 and reading up on it before I jump in. Is there a link to good discussion of of ps3 modding and tuts?
Thx for info

keltz - 01-31-2011, 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by yabel

So to understand this right, you can or cant jailbreak the 3.59 firmware? You need to be under that firmware or not?
I have modded wii, xbox, psp and ps2. I had a clan mate that told me he had jail broke his the other day and mu son has a ps3 and reading up on it before I jump in. Is there a link to good discussion of of ps3 modding and tuts?
Thx for info

I don't even own a ps3 anymore I've just been reading up on all the stories as of late. If you google search PS3 jail break methods or something like that you should be directed in the right'ish direction. But I will say DO YOUR HOMEWORK. There are some methods that will brick your system pretty easy. Make sure you research all your options first. I would hate to see anyone from the FST community end up with a Ps3 Paper Weight. Good luck to ya!

yabel - 01-31-2011, 07:31 PM
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Ya ALWAYs read and reread alot of tuts before ever doing them. I am very cautious about mods. Thats why i asked if there was a GOOD site to trust.

bobbintb - 01-31-2011, 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by yabel

So to understand this right, you can or cant jailbreak the 3.59 firmware? You need to be under that firmware or not?
I have modded wii, xbox, psp and ps2. I had a clan mate that told me he had jail broke his the other day and mu son has a ps3 and reading up on it before I jump in. Is there a link to good discussion of of ps3 modding and tuts?
Thx for info

there is no 3.59, the latest is 3.56. right now it is being worked on. 3.55 and below has been jailbroken. all that is required is to make sure the firmware is on the official 3.55 and then load kmeaw's custom firmware via a usb drive. waninkoko also has one that you can use but make sure you get v2 because the first one is known to brick some machines.

yabel - 02-01-2011, 12:42 PM
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Missed typed 3.59 meant to type 3.56
Ive been reading I see how to do it. I will read some more and see what S@ny response is.