Linux Running On A Hacked PlayStation 4 With 4.01 Firmware Version; PlayStation Consoles Vulnerable to Exploits? Should PS4 Owners Worry?

A recent conference held in Shanghai, China, called "GeekPwn" whose attendees are mainly composed of hackers, showcased an exploit for the PlayStation 4 with the 4.01 firmware version. In the said version, the PS4's Webkit browser was the main entry point of the exploit, which booted the Linux OS and displayed an emulation for the NES system that showcased the "Super Mario Bros," as reported by EuroGamer.

The PlayStation 4 console claimed to be the most powerful gaming console in the planet after defeating its greatest rival, Microsoft's Xbox One, in sales. PlayStation 4 also has the most number of exclusive blockbuster titles in the market today, according to Tech Times.

The PlayStation 4 system has sold more than 27 million consoles, leaving behind Microsoft Xbox One's 15 million units sold since their respective launch. Although both consoles boasts some of the most advanced components when it comes to hardware, the PlayStation 4's marketing approach to its consumers made a lot of difference, which even made some of Xbox's followers switch preferences.

Without a doubt, the PlayStation 4 console has won the so-called "War of the Consoles." However, there were current PSN outages during important dates. An example would be the PSN outage on "Battlefield 1's" launch date, which happens to be one of this year's most anticipated game, per PlayStationLifestyle.

Amid the current controversy, Sony has recently released a new update version 4.05. According to PlayStationLifestyle, "This might be in response to that whole DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) thing that happened recently, which brought the PSN (PlayStation Network) down," five days after the outage. Sony should take a closer look into their system's structure and prioritize the security of its consumer in order to retain their PlayStation brand's reputation as the best console in the current video game industry.