From IGN · Kirk McKeand · · 1m 50s
PS5 Hacker Cashes $50k Bounty After AI-Found Bug Report
Hacker Jordy reported PS5 exploit using AI, cashed $50k bounty, now faces backlash from homebrew community.
In brief
Hacker Jordy reported PS5 exploit using AI, cashed $50k bounty, now faces backlash from homebrew community. Jordy reported a PS5 hypervisor bug to Sony via AI, earned $50k bounty, and lost community trust after claiming it before others. Originally reported by IGN.
Sony Awards $50k for PS5 Bug Report
Sony awarded a hacker $50,000 for privately reporting a PS5 exploit he found using AI.
Hacker Jordy Reports AI-Found Bug
Hacker Jordy reported a hypervisor bug on PS5 firmware from 13.60 to 14.00 to HackerOne.
Hacker Jordy Uses AI to Find Bug
Jordy used generative AI to find the bug, which he claimed was discovered by another researcher in 2025.
Hacker Jordy Cashes $50k Bounty
Jordy received $50,000 from Sony after reporting the bug to HackerOne, triggering community backlash.
Homebrew Community Reacts
Homebrew community members criticized Jordy for cashing the bounty before others could use the bug.
Jordy's Motivation
Jordy said his mother's terminal illness motivated him to cash the bounty quickly for family support.
GTA 6 Launch Impact
GTA 6 launches November 19, requiring PS5 updates that would break Linux booting on consoles.
Community Backlash
Jordy lost friends after reporting the bug, with critics calling him a 'domestic terrorist' on social media.
AI-Driven Bug Discovery
AI tools allowed multiple researchers to find the same hypervisor bug simultaneously, causing controversy.
Sony's Response
Sony issued a firmware update to patch the bug before GTA 6 launch, leaving homebrew users with a choice.
Jordy's Tweet
Jordy tweeted about receiving $50,000, saying it would let him buy GTA 6 legally.
Hacker One's Role
HackerOne is a platform where companies pay hackers to find and report security vulnerabilities.
Future Risks
More hypervisor bugs could emerge as AI tools make it easier to find vulnerabilities in PS5.
At a glance
Jordy reported a PS5 hypervisor bug to Sony via AI, earned $50k bounty, and lost community trust after claiming it before others.
