Cybersecurity researcher unveils new voltage glitch exploit to bypass Xbox One security
A cybersecurity researcher demonstrated a novel technique called 'Bliss' at the RE//Verse 2026 conference that successfully circumvented long-standing hardware protections on devices released in March and April, allowing them to run unofficial software despite being marketed as unhackable for over two decades; this method relies entirely on specialized voltage glitching rather than traditional code injection.
Key Points
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1A cybersecurity researcher demonstrated a new voltage glitching exploit named "Bliss" that bypasses security checks on the Xbox One.
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2The vulnerability was revealed at RE//Verse 2026 and has been active for over twelve years, allowing unauthorized game execution since its initial discovery in March of this year (13th anniversary).
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3Executing the hack requires specialized hardware equipment combined with precise timing to bypass security checks effectively.
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4Despite previous claims that Xbox One could not be hacked due to robust encryption and anti-tamper mechanisms like Secure Boot, a new method has successfully circumvented these protections.
Developments
A cybersecurity researcher demonstrated 'Bliss,' an advanced voltage glitching exploit that bypasses long-standing security checks on the original Microsoft-designed Xbox One. While this hack allows non-Microsoft software to run by exploiting electrical timing and requiring specialized hardware, it remains impractical for most home users despite being a significant breakthrough from over ten years of perceived invulnerability due to secure boot technology.