{
  "id": 15230325,
  "title": "It took me nine years to hack my Xbox 360",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/it-took-me-nine-years-to-hack-my-xbox-360",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-17T16:13:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Lobsters",
    "slug": "lobsters",
    "url": "https://kennedn.com/blog/posts/glitching/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nine years after purchasing a Matrix CoolRunner Rev D glitcher chip, I was finally able to hack my Xbox 360 console. This chip, designed to deliver a brief energy pulse, allowed me to inject faults into the system and execute arbitrary code. Microsoft's security measures on the 360 were formidable, but the researchers found a way to exploit the CPU's stable energy conditions. By toggling a reset signal, they were able to manipulate the CPU's behavior and gain control. This discovery highlights the evolving nature of cybersecurity, where vulnerabilities are constantly being discovered and defended against. The Raspberry Pi Pico microcontroller, with its precise timing capabilities, has made fault injection attacks more accessible than ever before. The availability of affordable and versatile tools like the Pico has lowered the barrier to entry for hackers, making it easier for them to circumvent security measures. As the gaming industry continues to evolve, so too will the methods used to protect and breach systems like the Xbox 360.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Nine-year journey to hack Xbox 360",
    "Matrix CoolRunner Rev D glitcher chip used",
    "Raspberry Pi Pico makes fault injection easier"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}