PS3 3.42 conveniently breaks PSJailbreak hacks
updated 07:25 am EDT, Tue September 7, 2010
Sony posts PS3 3.42 to squash jailbreak attempts
Sony today posted version 3.42 firmware for the PS3 in an attempt to squelch the software version of PSJailbreak. The update is only described as including "additional security features" but is reported by many to prevent the use of the earlier hack to allow running unofficial code, such as alternate operating systems or bootleg games. The current technique is believed to freeze both the software and the short-lived USB adapter.
Some have said that a proxy tool can work to keep access to the PlayStation Network with a hacked 3.41 install, but it's expected the hole could be closed soon.
Sony has been extremely aggressive in attempting to shut down PSJailbreak and device-based variants like PSFreedom, having them at least temporarily banned for physical sales and patching up to close the exploits that the jailbreaks use. Although it has used the pretext of security in each case, it's primarily concerned about piracy and also has a minor concern about jailbreaks being used to cheat in games.
