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Hacker awarded $50k bounty for reporting bug to Sony that allowed PS5 Linux exploit

Tom's Hardware 2026-10-27

Summary:

The hypervisor bug that allowed PS5 users to install Linux on their consoles was patched before the launch of GTA VI, meaning they have to choose between experimenting with Linux and running the game.

Link:

https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/playstation/hacker-awarded-usd50k-bounty-for-reporting-bug-to-sony-that-allowed-ps5-linux-exploit-move-sparks-backlash-from-jailbreaking-community

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Tags:

console

Authors:

editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) , Jowi Morales

Date tagged:

10/27/2026, 10:14

Date published:

10/27/2026, 09:22