Sony PlayStation 3 security information has been leaked online, making it easier for users to play pirated games.


Unlocking games consoles is a way for gamers to open up their console, however in the past, such efforts have been quickly thwarted. This time the master key has been stolen, making it almost impossible to stop.

Options Sony has in battling this leak are limited - every PS3 out there needs to be able to decrypt any firmware download package in order for the console to be updated.

The reveal of the LV0 key basically means that any system update released by Sony going forward can be decrypted with little or no effort whatsoever.

The hackers behind the publication of the so-called LV0 decryption keys call themselves The Three Musketeers.

They say that they decided to release the information after it was leaked and fell into the hands of hackers who had planned to charge a fee for the code.

A statement from the hackers can be found here.

Source close to SONY say they are not convinced that the latest hack is any more serious that past ones. An official statement from them is due shortly.