Overview
- Images and hex strings attributed to the keys have circulated online, with some posts removed on platforms such as X.
- Security researchers report the codes are fused into the APU, meaning they cannot be rotated or revoked through system updates.
- Valid keys would let attackers study the boot chain by decrypting the official bootloader, potentially paving the way for custom firmware and piracy over time.
- Sony has not issued a public statement, and analysts say the practical mitigation is a hardware revision for future units rather than a software fix.
- A broad recall or motherboard replacements are described as unlikely, and reporting stresses there is no immediate widespread impact for typical PS5 owners.