Xbox 360 consoles can now be hacked with just a USB key

The Verge
By Tom WarrenMar 17, 2025, 10:01 am143 ptsTrending
Xbox 360 modders have discovered a new way to get homebrew apps and games running on the console. A new software-only exploit known as BadUpdate allows you to use a USB key to hack past Microsoft’s Hypervisor protections and run unsigned code and games. Modern Vintage Gamer has tested BadUpdate and found that…

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