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GeekPWN, a security convention for "nerds", had an interesting surprise today when 2 Chinese hackers showcased a possible 4.01 KSploit as shown in the Youtube video above (bear with it, it's a little goofy in the beginning, but you can skip to around the 2 minute mark for the actual demonstration). As of right now, there has been NO additional information shared by these hackers that show whether this is truly a legitimate hack.
The only reason I'm creating this thread is because it was shown at a legitimate convention where other well-known individuals such as GeoHot is attending.
In the video, the two Chinese hackers from Chaitin Tech are showcasing a PS4 on the latest firmware 4.01 running a PS4 Jailbreak. After the exploit runs, the hackers are seen starting Linux on the PS4, then launching Mario on a NES emulator.
The video doesn’t show much, except that it appears the exploit’s entry point is in the web browser (as is always the case, it is safe to assume there is a webkit exploit involved). There’s not enough evidence on the video to confirm if the exploit is real or not.
It’s too early to tell how legit this exploit is, although the GeekPwn convention seems to be a professional event, which tends to indicate this Jailbreak is probably real. The hackers have not shared any release date however, and some people started to share worries that such an exploit could make its way to piracy dongles rather than an open exploit for homebrews and customization.
The hackers have shared a url, https://chaitin.cn/ps4.html, which for now only contains the video and not the actual exploit.
Could this be a true-blue 4.01 jailbreak? For now, no one can say. Hopefully we get some additional information soon regarding whether this exploit is truly legit, or just an elaborate scam.
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