Popular PlayStation Hacker Calling It Quits Due To AI-Using ‘Slop Kiddies’ Reporting Important Bug To Sony

Hacker TheFlow stopped work on the Linux port for PS5 and PS5 Pro after another modder, Jordy, reported a hypervisor exploit to Sony via HackerOne that TheFlow planned to keep secret until the release of GTA 6. The release of the Linux mod on new firmware, planned for 2027, is now under threat.

• TheFlow was working on Linux port for PS5 and PS5 Pro with 2027 release
• Jordy reported hypervisor exploit to Sony via HackerOne on September 15
• TheFlow said he is leaving the PS5 hacking scene
• Exploit likely to be patched by new Sony firmware