SMRTR TechMar 17, 2025The Verge

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

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A new software exploit called BadUpdate allows Xbox 360 owners to run homebrew apps and games using only a USB key. The hack bypasses Microsoft's security measures, enabling access to a homebrew store with games, emulators, and custom dashboards, but requires patching executables and running the exploit on each boot.

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