PlayStation 5 — Cyber Threats, Attacks & Incidents

Threat entity extracted from intelligence sources

Frequency
6
occurrences
First Seen
January 2, 2026
Last Seen
June 21, 2026

PlayStation 5 is a technology platform tracked by ThreatCluster, appearing in 4 threat clusters built from 6 intelligence report mentions.

PlayStation 5 is a technology platform tracked across 4 threat clusters and 6 intelligence report mentions on ThreatCluster. First observed January 2, 2026; most recent activity June 21, 2026.

Related Threat Clusters

  • DigiCert Hacked via Malicious Screensaver File, EV Certificates Stolen

    In April 2026, DigiCert experienced a breach due to a social engineering attack that compromised its tech support team. An attacker tricked two employees into executing a malicious screensaver file, leading to the theft…

    6 articles · Updated May 4, 2026
  • GTA 6 Beta Scam Targets Gamers with Phishing Emails and Malware

    Scammers are exploiting the anticipation for Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) by sending fake beta testing invitations via email and fraudulent websites. These scams aim to steal personal information and install malware on…

    5 articles · Updated June 21, 2026
  • PlayStation 5 ROM Keys Leaked, Enabling Permanent Jailbreaks

    On December 31, 2025, PlayStation 5 ROM keys were leaked online, allowing hackers to potentially jailbreak the console. These keys, stored in the PS5's processor, could lead to custom firmware and other unauthorized…

    3 articles · Updated January 2, 2026
  • ARC Raiders Kettle Exploit Enables Instant Kills for Players

    Players of ARC Raiders have discovered an exploit that allows the Kettle rifle to function as a fully automatic weapon, resulting in rapid kill times. This exploit, which utilizes macros, is currently only available to…

    2 articles · Updated January 2, 2026

Recent Intelligence Reports

  • GTA 6 beta scam is spreading online: Here's how gamers are being targeted — Techlusive.In · June 21, 2026
  • Fake GTA 6 beta testing emails target eager gamers worldwide — Thenews.Pk · June 21, 2026
  • Risky Bulletin: DigiCert hacked with a malicious screensaver file — News.Risky.Biz · May 4, 2026
  • 'Console Hacking Has Detonated An Explosive': Unpatchable PlayStation 5 ROM Keys Leak ... — Wccftech · January 2, 2026
  • ARC Raiders players exploit Kettle weapon macros for instant kills — Technobezz · January 2, 2026
  • Sony faces an unfixable PS5 vulnerability as BootROM keys are dumped and shared publicly — Notebookcheck · January 2, 2026

Frequently asked questions

What is PlayStation 5?

PlayStation 5 is a technology platform tracked by ThreatCluster, appearing in 4 threat clusters built from 6 intelligence report mentions.

Is PlayStation 5 still active?

The most recent intelligence report mentioning PlayStation 5 on ThreatCluster is dated June 21, 2026. Activity was first observed January 2, 2026, giving a tracked span from then to June 21, 2026.

What is PlayStation 5 associated with?

Across ThreatCluster reporting, PlayStation 5 most frequently co-occurs with GoldenEyeDog, DDoS, Malware, Phishing, Ransomware, among 12 tracked related entities.

What are the latest developments involving PlayStation 5?

The most significant recent cluster is “DigiCert Hacked via Malicious Screensaver File, EV Certificates Stolen” (6 articles · Updated May 4, 2026). PlayStation 5 appears across 4 threat clusters in total, listed above with sources.

How much reporting does ThreatCluster have on PlayStation 5?

PlayStation 5 appears in 6 intelligence report mentions across 4 deduplicated threat clusters, aggregated from 17,000+ monitored sources.

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