xbox 360 hacks updates
Right now, the 360 is the "go to" system for developers: It's the hardcore-player system that they know how to develop for. Of course it would increase pirating, but it would also increase actual system sales, and that would still drive game devopers to produce for it. 1
So, Microsoft is officially striking back to halt recent Xbox 360 hack-tivity after having been alerted to recent breach methods of the system's non-privileged memory areas, allowing users to run their own code. With potential homebrews beginning to surface, Microsoft concocted its own brew: a system-wide fix, or as it's officially dubbed, an "online system update," which doesn't mention the vulnerability patch or even what the update is for. The update was unleashed on Xbox Live, can be burned to a DVD or CD from the website, and ships with all games released after February 20. Unsuspecting hax0rz who fall victim to Microsoft's furtive "booyah" will be sent back to the drawing board -- and if they manage to find another loophole, they'd best think twice before installing a patch in update's clothing. 2
The CON file tool updates signatures found in Xbox 360 user content files ("CON" file). CON is the format used for saved games and settings. The tool requires a valid keyvault file to work. 3
In the keyvault of every Xbox 360 is a unique CON keypair that is used for signing CON files. The public key component of this keypair is signed by Microsoft to ensure that arbitrary keypairs cannot be used. 4
A copy of the public key and its signature is stored in each CON file. This allows Xbox 360 consoles to verify CON files that may be signed by other Xbox 360 consoles.Because the signing keys are per-box, individual consoles can have their keypair revoked in firmware updates. 5
Developed by Chair Entertainment Group, Undertow is one of the highest-rated and best looking games available on Arcade. Undertow redefines aquatic based shooters through a mix of high-definition graphics, intuitive controls and multiple modes of game play action. The game features a full story driven-single player campaign, on and offline co-op, and multiplayer for 2-16 players over Xbox LIVE for Gold subscribers. Players battle for control of the oceans as one of three selectable races, each with four unique, upgradeable units. 6
Xbox 360 is poised to be a processing powerhouse. That its hardware eclipses any console that has come before is no surprise. The real measure of 360 is in its forward- thinking design and eye for integration with every conceivable type of media today. Xbox 360 is a system designed with the future of home entertainment, seamlessly integrating with the digital household. A detachable (upgradeable) 20Gig hard drive stores and plays digital media like photos, TV shows and movies all in glorious full HD resolutions using VC1, WMVHD formats. 7
Seems microsoft will be releasing a new model of the Xbox 360 called the Xbox 360 Ultimate. This model with have 1080p HDMI output, built-in Wi-Fi, hi-def audio output, cooler 65nm hardware architecture and a near-silent fan. Its rumoured too it much even come with a harddrive as large as 320 GB! 8
The Xbox 360 aspires to be more than a gaming machine but a complete digital media center. This fact has some critics of Xbox 360 and supporters of Sony's gaming platforms citing criticisms that Xbox 360 isn't a "real" games platform. This kind of criticism is heard from games developers based in Japan. The island's games industry and valuable games support is likely to remain an enigma to Microsoft through the release of 360. 9
M$ it seems will now ban you from Xbox live if you have modded your console in ANY way. Reports are coming in that so users have been banned for 12v modding there fans to high speed to improve the system heat issues often arising in Xbox 360's. Come on M$ this is pathetic! 10
So, Microsoft is officially striking back to halt recent Xbox 360 hack-tivity after having been alerted to recent breach methods of the system's non-privileged memory areas, allowing users to run their own code. With potential homebrews beginning to surface, Microsoft concocted its own brew: a system-wide fix, or as it's officially dubbed, an "online system update," which doesn't mention the vulnerability patch or even what the update is for. The update was unleashed on Xbox Live, can be burned to a DVD or CD from the website, and ships with all games released after February 20. Unsuspecting hax0rz who fall victim to Microsoft's furtive "booyah" will be sent back to the drawing board -- and if they manage to find another loophole, they'd best think twice before installing a patch in update's clothing. 2
The CON file tool updates signatures found in Xbox 360 user content files ("CON" file). CON is the format used for saved games and settings. The tool requires a valid keyvault file to work. 3
In the keyvault of every Xbox 360 is a unique CON keypair that is used for signing CON files. The public key component of this keypair is signed by Microsoft to ensure that arbitrary keypairs cannot be used. 4
A copy of the public key and its signature is stored in each CON file. This allows Xbox 360 consoles to verify CON files that may be signed by other Xbox 360 consoles.Because the signing keys are per-box, individual consoles can have their keypair revoked in firmware updates. 5
Developed by Chair Entertainment Group, Undertow is one of the highest-rated and best looking games available on Arcade. Undertow redefines aquatic based shooters through a mix of high-definition graphics, intuitive controls and multiple modes of game play action. The game features a full story driven-single player campaign, on and offline co-op, and multiplayer for 2-16 players over Xbox LIVE for Gold subscribers. Players battle for control of the oceans as one of three selectable races, each with four unique, upgradeable units. 6
Xbox 360 is poised to be a processing powerhouse. That its hardware eclipses any console that has come before is no surprise. The real measure of 360 is in its forward- thinking design and eye for integration with every conceivable type of media today. Xbox 360 is a system designed with the future of home entertainment, seamlessly integrating with the digital household. A detachable (upgradeable) 20Gig hard drive stores and plays digital media like photos, TV shows and movies all in glorious full HD resolutions using VC1, WMVHD formats. 7
Seems microsoft will be releasing a new model of the Xbox 360 called the Xbox 360 Ultimate. This model with have 1080p HDMI output, built-in Wi-Fi, hi-def audio output, cooler 65nm hardware architecture and a near-silent fan. Its rumoured too it much even come with a harddrive as large as 320 GB! 8
The Xbox 360 aspires to be more than a gaming machine but a complete digital media center. This fact has some critics of Xbox 360 and supporters of Sony's gaming platforms citing criticisms that Xbox 360 isn't a "real" games platform. This kind of criticism is heard from games developers based in Japan. The island's games industry and valuable games support is likely to remain an enigma to Microsoft through the release of 360. 9
M$ it seems will now ban you from Xbox live if you have modded your console in ANY way. Reports are coming in that so users have been banned for 12v modding there fans to high speed to improve the system heat issues often arising in Xbox 360's. Come on M$ this is pathetic! 10
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