Sony’s security model hinges on cryptographic signing. A "retail" ELF file on the PS4 is signed with a Sony private key. The bootloader (SELF – Signed ELF Format) will refuse to load any ELF that does not have a valid signature chain from a root of trust.
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“You’re not worried it’ll lock you out?” Kai asked. Questions were his shield; curiosity kept fear at bay. Sony’s security model hinges on cryptographic signing
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