Malicious Messages Are "Bricking" PlayStation 4 Consoles

A PS4 exploit appeared during the weekend, in which a viral PSN message could render your machine unusable until you followed a workaround.

Sony says it is aware of the issue and is working on a fix. “We are aware of the situation and are planning a system software update to resolve this problem,” Sony told VG247 in an email.

For now, the best way to protect yourself is to set your messages to private by following the steps below

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Go to Settings > Account Management > Privacy Settings > Enter your password > Personal Info | Messaging, and set Messages to either Friends (if you trust them) or No One.