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- As a security measure, this system software update will require you to change your account password before you can again access PlayStation Network

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Sony has released a new firmware update for the PlayStation 3 to go alongside the relaunch of the PlayStation Network. The new software update requires all PSN users to change their password once PlayStation Network is restored. The v3.61 update is mandatory and is available now.

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Sony has released a new firmware update for the PSP. Firmware version v6.38 is a minor update that improves the stability of the system software during use of some features. In addition to the new Firmware, Sony has also updated the MediaGo applicaiton for the PC.

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Sony has announced a new minor firmware revision for the PlayStation 3, presumably, to stop hackers from installing custom firmware and running unofficial code on the console. Firmware version v3.56 will be available to download soon. Sony’s official change log simply states: “This is a minor update that adds a security patch.”

A new PSP Firmware is now available to download using the System Update feature on the device. Firmware version v6.37 is a minor update that improves system software stability during use of some features. It may also include some sort of code to block the recent hacking of the PSPgo, but this is speculation for now.
Security

With the new of Firmware 3.50 being Jailbroken, Sony has been quick to respond by patching the security hole quickly. As a result, firmware 3.55 has been released to patch the vulnerability, preventing jailbreak from having effect. It’s clear that Sony doesn’t want piracy to get out of hand like it did on the PSP and is trying to keep up with hackers.