Fans are going to try to hack the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Network regardless, and Sony appears to be embracing that idea with the PlayStation Bug Bounty program. This is a little mind blowing, so let us give it to you straight: the manufacturer is willing to pay $50,000 or more to anyone who can uncover critical security flaws in its console and online network. It’s also offering smaller bounties for its array of websites.
“To date, we have been running our bug bounty program privately with some researchers,” explained Senior Director of Software Engineering Geoff Norton on the PlayStation Blog. “We recognise the valuable role that the research community plays in enhancing security, so we’re excited to announce our program for the broader community.”
You can find out a lot more information through here, but the bottom line is this: hack PlayStation, report exploits, earn money. The manufacturer is clearly confident that its system is water-tight, but by incentivising the reporting of vulnerabilities, it stands to clean up any potential oversights with minimum embarrassment – at a comparatively small cost.
[source blog.playstation.com, via hackerone.com]
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Companies have done similar things, and it makes sense. Always a good idea to secure network. And ps4 has been surprisingly secure. Ps5 will be even more (in regards to network experience) don't must have some good things in store. Hopefully more stability patches lol.
White hat hacking I believe this is called, US dept of Defense sponsors this constantly.
Welcome to white hat hacking!
Time to go huntin'
A lot of companies do this now as a lot of these people end up with jobs at these companies afterwards improving the firewalls etc
$50,000 i wouldn't mind an early release PS5 console and some games instead
Finally there is value for my hack, how to change color of light bar on dualshock4.... muhahahahahaaaaaa
It's done here in Nigeria from PS2 drown to PS4 has all been hacked.its nt a new thing to us
This is dumb. You don't need to hack anything to find consistent ongoing problems with PSN. All you need is a PS4 and some self loathing.
Talking with your friends just like you always do? Boom just got kicked from your own party chat. What's that, the store crashed? Again? Well you must have a PlayStation! Want to check the trophies on a game you just played? Nope. Dashboard is borked. Only game it will let you have details on is 3 over from the game you want.
See? Easy! No hats needed.
@Xiaolin I think your PS4 needs some therapy.
Literally none of those things have ever happened to my PS4 Slim. And it is not only a main console for gaming but also acts as a set top box for Netflix, Now TV etc for the wife and kids. Meaning, it is on a lot of the time.
Pretty standard over the tech industry paying for white hat breaches tbf.
@Xiaolin So so true. Bought a new Pro and the same issues occur. My old PS4 and my fellas both do all that. So infuriating. Seems to get worse with every update...
@Kienda Then count yourself lucky. I have a slim and a pro and they both do it and these are just my current consoles. I've had a launch PS4 and an 1st gen pro and they also did those things. I am most definitely not alone. I have friends that have complained about these and other issues. If you check the comments others have too.
Pay? Almost a year in my country there is a hack for PS4 with downgraded firmware. They sell them for a little more money and that's it.
I didn't wanna hacked PS4. Prefer to pay somebodys hard work as I prefer to be paid for my hard work.
@Xiaolin I’m surprised and sorry you’re having those experiences.
I always thought of these consoles were quite robust, but anyways, I guess I did get a bit lucky.
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