Microsoft reageert op Xbox 360 hack

Jeroen (washandje)
Op een blog van een aantal Microsoft-medewerkers is een officiële reactie verschenen op de hack die 'TheSpecialist' onlangs uitvogelde zodat de Xbox 360 gebrande games opstartte. Dit is wat Microsoft te zeggen heeft:
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The core security system has not been broken. However, it is reported that the authentication protocol between the optical disc drive and the console may be attacked, which if accurate could allow people to play illegally copied games. Our security team is aware of this and we are investigating potential solutions to this issue. The Xbox 360 platform was designed to be updated, and we are prepared to respond appropriately should any unauthorized activity be identified.

Everyone should keep in mind that Microsoft invests a great deal of time and effort to ensure that Xbox gamers enjoy the most powerful and exhilarating game experience available today. Genuine and unmodified Microsoft Xbox products provide gamers with the reliability, security, support and dynamic gaming experience that they expect. Microsoft works with a large group of legitimate business partners to sell and service genuine Microsoft Xbox products. Microsoft does not authorize or support any products or companies that modify or change the Xbox console in any way.
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Het komt er dus op neer dat de beveiliging van de Xbox 360 zelf niet is gekraakt, er zat alleen een foutje in de firmware van de DVD-speler. Echter, met de mogelijkheden van Xbox Live zal dit hopelijk zo snel mogelijk gepatched worden.