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Anonymous Sony Attack again

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I looked around, didn't see a Thread about this so I hope I don't break any rules posting this.



http://media1.gameinformer.com/imagefeed/featured/sony/anonymous/anonymous_610.jpg
Anonymous is upset at Sony for supporting the SOPA act, and is threatening to shut down its network again. The hacker group also threatened Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Kim Kardashian, and Taylor Swift.

Here is the full text of their threat:

"Hello, SONY.
We are Anonymous.

It has come to the attention of the Anonymous activist community that you have chosen to stand by the Stop Online Piracy Act. This act will halt online businesses and restrict access to many sites for many users. Supporting SOPA is like trying to throw an entire company from off a bridge. Your support to the act is a signed death warrant to SONY Company and Associates. Therefore, yet again, we have decided to destroy your network. We will dismantle your phantom from the internet. Prepare to be extinguished. Justice will be swift, and it will be for the people, whether some like it or not. Sony, you have been warned.

To those doubting our powers. We've infiltrated the servers of Bank of America, The United States Department of Defense, The United Nations, and Lockheed Martin. In one day.

For their approval to SOPA, we have also declared that our fury be brought upon the following persons. Justin Bieber. Lady Gaga. Kim Kardashian. and Taylor Swift.

Operation Blackout, engaged.
Operation Mayhem, engaged.
Operation LulzXmas, engaged.

We are Anonymous.
We are Legion.
We do not forgive.
We do not forget.
Supporters of SOPA, you should've expected us."

Now might be a good time to change your PSN password and grab Rochard off the PlayStation Network.

If you hate reading, you can also check out this bizarre video of the threat being read by a robot voice.


Proof: Anonymous (http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2011/12/29/anonymous-threatens-sony-with-robotic-voice-on-youtube.aspx).
2011-12-31 02:55:00

Author:
Unknown User


tl;dr ?

Basically:

"This bill will devastate your company, therefore we shall devastate it to prevent it from being devastated"
"We are behind a computer"
"We don't really know who is under our identity"
"We are not happy"
"We forgot we're a laughing stock"

"Also I do not particularly like the following celebrities, they shall too feel our wrath"


Kudos on those operation names. I'm shaking in my flannel pajama bottoms...so comfortable.
2011-12-31 03:11:00

Author:
Littlebigdude805
Posts: 1924


If you get banned for posting an article from Destructoid, I would seriously question this sites moderators. Don't worry, you won't be banned. It IS a legitimate topic, and if there is anything to be worried of, its just the flame war that is sure to ensue!

Now, on to the actual topic... I have low hopes that this will happen, due to several reasons.

Anonymous has only taken down PSN once, and that was April 4th. I remember this, because I watched the chaos unfold.

Second, there is good evidence to show that lulzsec was the ones to compromise PSN in the May hack... if you could call it that, the reason why the Information was so easy to grab, was because it was basically in broad daylight, and NOT encrypted.

Finally, Anonymous is but a mere shadow of their former strength. Most of what they do now is whine about problems on the internet, and end up not doing anything. The main reason for this is because Anonymous is that - Anonymous. The people that did the original Sony LOICing weren't even the whole half of them.

Chances are, that this "Operation" doesn't even have 1,000 true supporters - in the sense they are helping with this, and less then 1% truly know anything about web architecture.

This threat is about as real as the competence of the United States Government... that is to say, little to none.

Am I saying you shouldn't be cautious anyways? No, this IS still Anonymous - in the literal sense - we have no way to tell how many people are actually in on this, and although the group is fractured in more ways then one, it still can get serious when the time is right. Heck, OWS started off with a good portion of members of Anonymous...

Overall, I say don't give this too much thought, I would change my password to be save... but other than that, I doubt much will happen. Tons of people on 4chan are getting crazy about SOPA... but I doubt they would force the blame - and punishment - all on Sony... its even more illogical than their attack on Facebook...

And probably just as real.
2011-12-31 03:11:00

Author:
theswweet
Posts: 2468


The effectiveness of changing your password BEFORE an attack is lost on me.2011-12-31 03:26:00

Author:
Littlebigdude805
Posts: 1924


The effectiveness of changing your password BEFORE an attack is lost on me.

Believe it or not - there are some people that have started on PSN in the last 6 months, and use their PSN passwords as there email passwords... and more. While it won't stop your PSN from being hacked - if it is - it WILL protect your other accounts on different sites.
2011-12-31 03:28:00

Author:
theswweet
Posts: 2468


The effectiveness of changing your password BEFORE an attack is found on me.

(not that it would help me specifically)
2011-12-31 03:30:00

Author:
Littlebigdude805
Posts: 1924


Whelp, if it was anything like the month outage, then:

http://www.court-records.net/animation/phoenix-bird.gif

NOOOOO!

Anything less:

http://www.court-records.net/animation4/zak-laughs.gif

HAHAHAHAHA! ...yeah, nice try.

I'm betting 20 bucks it'll be anything less.
2011-12-31 05:03:00

Author:
Fang
Posts: 578


The hacker group also threatened Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Kim Kardashian, and Taylor Swift
Please proceed on this peeps
Also I don't know who Swift is, but if he's in this list I bet he's an idiot
2011-12-31 06:49:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer
Posts: 5112


..............

http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x476/Raaaaaawrtimes2/taylor%20swift/Taylor-Swift-Wallpaper-5.jpg

Who's an idiot now?

(You AND Taylor Swift)
2011-12-31 07:01:00

Author:
Littlebigdude805
Posts: 1924


This is why I purchase my PSN credits from amazon.com instead of giving Sony my credit card number.2011-12-31 07:48:00

Author:
n00bsack
Posts: 59


This worries me.


Anonymous seems quite big, and quite powerful.

They also seem to be angry all the time.



They should get it together and sort themselves out before hitting other people with the angry stick of hacking.
2011-12-31 08:30:00

Author:
tomodon246
Posts: 624


I don't really like how anonymous operates, but if Sony is supporting SOPA I hope the Anonymous find a way to burn them (in other way than messing with PSN).
SOPA isn't about piracy, it's about corporate censorship on the internet. I agree with Anonymous on this one. A bunch of old congressmen who can barely use a keyboard are debating about how they should control the internet like they actually know what they're talking about. The internet! The greatest innovation our free speech has had in centuries, maybe ever, and they want to censor and control it.

Knock yourselves off on this one, Anonymous. These big corporations need a few lessons in humility.
2011-12-31 10:08:00

Author:
SnipySev
Posts: 2452


Maybe we'll get another welcome back pack. 2011-12-31 10:23:00

Author:
nysudyrgh
Posts: 5482


I don't really like how anonymous operates, but if Sony is supporting SOPA I hope the Anonymous find a way to burn them (in other way than messing with PSN).
SOPA isn't about piracy, it's about corporate censorship on the internet. I agree with Anonymous on this one. A bunch of old congressmen who can barely use a keyboard are debating about how they should control the internet like they actually know what they're talking about. The internet! The greatest innovation our free speech has had in centuries, maybe ever, and they want to censor and control it.

Knock yourselves off on this one, Anonymous. These big corporations need a few lessons in humility.

the whole internet can't be censored, because the internet is the connection to the whole world. and unless leaders from every corner of the world agree to that... then the whole internet can't be censored. I'm not even really worried about that stuff, it's to overly silly and makes no sense honestly.

and as for this maybe new Anonymous attack thing coming... I more then likely bet they won't be able to do anything this time around. *mew
2011-12-31 10:34:00

Author:
Lord-Dreamerz
Posts: 4261


I think I must be missing some vital information here, but what exactly is wrong with sony wanting to stop online piracy? piracy is a crime, so stopping it should be a good thing right? you don't see these people attacking the police?2011-12-31 10:54:00

Author:
Smudge228
Posts: 533


I think I must be missing some vital information here, but what exactly is wrong with sony wanting to stop online piracy? piracy is a crime, so stopping it should be a good thing right? you don't see these people attacking the police?

The SOPA-act also involves censoring parts of the Internet.
Annoynymous (Yes you read that right ) got mad.
2011-12-31 10:58:00

Author:
nysudyrgh
Posts: 5482


Anonymous aims to keep the Internet free... by any means. Let's not forget that they not only broke into Sony several times already, but also into major credit card companies (like Visa and MasterCard), security firms, and even NATO. They might seem like a joke, but don't let the media fool you; it's real.

If I were you, and if you were using your credit-card on any online services, I'd start sticking with PSN cards (or any other method of indirect payment), just to be safe.
2011-12-31 11:16:00

Author:
Outlaw-Jack
Posts: 5757


the whole internet can't be censored, because the internet is the connection to the whole world. and unless leaders from every corner of the world agree to that... then the whole internet can't be censored. I'm not even really worried about that stuff, it's to overly silly and makes no sense honestly.

and as for this maybe new Anonymous attack thing coming... I more then likely bet they won't be able to do anything this time around. *mew

Youtube, Facebook, Twitter. 3 internet companies based on the US and mean a lot for people all over the world to express themselves. If SOPA passes and the other companies supporting it see one thing in these sites they don't like, bam, they have the power to block them out by DNS without any notice or due process. And there's Reddit, Imgur, Photobucket, tumblr and much more. One single infraction of copyright by these sites' users and the whole site could get blocked.
2011-12-31 11:27:00

Author:
SnipySev
Posts: 2452


Youtube, Facebook, Twitter. 3 internet companies based on the US and mean a lot for people all over the world to express themselves. If SOPA passes and the other companies supporting it see one thing in these sites they don't like, bam, they have the power to block them out by DNS without any notice or due process. And there's Reddit, Imgur, Photobucket, tumblr and much more. One single infraction of copyright by these sites' users and the whole site could get blocked.

Yeah but with how everyone is reacting to it. i don't see how it will pass. I mean i'm pretty sure more people don't want it to pass then there is people who do. *mew
2011-12-31 11:41:00

Author:
Lord-Dreamerz
Posts: 4261


The problem is most people think it's just one more anti-piracy measure when it's much more than that, and the Congress until recently was only hearing one side of the argument. Luckily that has changed in a few months, and many companies and representatives (most notably the GoDaddy! web hosting company) have dropped their support. I would only get comfortable when the act gets completely refused though, and then there's still PIPA (Protect IP). It's basically a less extreme version of SOPA but it's just as bad.

It it passes they probably wouldn't block all of Youtube or Facebook as that would cause a massive outcry, but they'd still be in power of blocking whatever content they'd want in those sites.


Believe me, the aim of this bill isn't to fight piracy, it's censorship. It's happening right now. In November the MegaUpload site got blocked by Universal Music without any legal reason to do so. There's a law that states that as long as a site doesn't actively and knowingly participate in piracy, they're not liable for the actions of their users. So MegaUpload wasn't at fault and Universal didn't have the right to request the blocking of the website. In support of MegaUpload, a group of singers like Kanye West, Snoop Dogg, Alicia Keys and such posted an independent song on Youtube called "the mega song" to raise awareness of the issue.

Not many hours later, the song was removed on request by Universal Music stating that it violated their copyright.

Guess what? The song didn't in any shape or form violate any copyright agreements. It's corporate censorship and it's been hapenning on the only truly free global communication medium. Aren't you bothered? You should be!
2011-12-31 13:34:00

Author:
SnipySev
Posts: 2452


Wow. Good thing I use PSN cards. I think these guys should be found or taken care of soon, because taking control of major companies--especially ones that involve very private information--sounds pretty serious. Hopefully those security patches are useful. If not, then I sure hope that Sony handles it as well as if not better than they did last time. I swear, if this means another black out...I'm going to track down those boogers and show them what for. They're not keeping me from LBP this time.2011-12-31 20:45:00

Author:
Sackpapoi
Posts: 1195


The internet isn't a place for coporations or governments to try to gain a monopoly on information. I hope SOPA gets shot down.2011-12-31 22:03:00

Author:
Ayneh
Posts: 2454


Welcome, everyone, to the People's Republic of America.
That is all. -__-"
2012-01-01 03:31:00

Author:
Unknown User


I think I must be missing some vital information here, but what exactly is wrong with sony wanting to stop online piracy? piracy is a crime, so stopping it should be a good thing right? you don't see these people attacking the police?

The problem isn't with the majority of the bill. Unfortunately, the American legal system has been torn apart by Washington attaching all sorts of ridiculous additions to bills that sometimes are completely unrelated to the main goal. The government isn't allowed to line-item veto only accepting certain parts, and instead are forced to take all or nothing.

Just curious, but is SOPA a global thing or simply a bill being passed in America (which will undoubtedly affect other countries in the future regardless)?
2012-01-01 03:58:00

Author:
WoodburyRaider
Posts: 1651


If Anonymous actually takes out sony permanently like they want, there is going to be a heck of a lot of people out to find and take out Anonymous.

Just Sayin'
2012-01-01 04:46:00

Author:
ConverseFox
Posts: 2333


I think I must be missing some vital information here, but what exactly is wrong with sony wanting to stop online piracy? piracy is a crime, so stopping it should be a good thing right? you don't see these people attacking the police?

This is a good article if you're interested: http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2011/12/civil-liberties-ip/
2012-01-01 08:38:00

Author:
n00bsack
Posts: 59


Oh hey, another Anonymous thread. So I take it that Operation Facebook went well?

Disregarding that reference, I want to share some thoughts.


If you get banned for posting an article from Destructoid, I would seriously question this sites moderators. Don't worry, you won't be banned. It IS a legitimate topic, and if there is anything to be worried of, its just the flame war that is sure to ensue!

Now, on to the actual topic... I have low hopes that this will happen, due to several reasons.

Anonymous has only taken down PSN once, and that was April 4th. I remember this, because I watched the chaos unfold.

Yes, as I can recall we ALL saw this unfold. In fact, you were cheering them on like they were your heroes.


Second, there is good evidence to show that lulzsec was the ones to compromise PSN in the May hack... if you could call it that, the reason why the Information was so easy to grab, was because it was basically in broad daylight, and NOT encrypted.

It was easy to grab because Sony didn't secure one site of theirs, so they slipped in. And it was LulzSec who did it, not AnonOps.


Finally, Anonymous is but a mere shadow of their former strength. Most of what they do now is whine about problems on the internet, and end up not doing anything. The main reason for this is because Anonymous is that - Anonymous. The people that did the original Sony LOICing weren't even the whole half of them.

Chances are, that this "Operation" doesn't even have 1,000 true supporters - in the sense they are helping with this, and less then 1% truly know anything about web architecture.

This threat is about as real as the competence of the United States Government... that is to say, little to none.

That is really odd coming from the same guy who sided with them in the first place to "Take down the giant enemy crab."


Am I saying you shouldn't be cautious anyways? No, this IS still Anonymous - in the literal sense - we have no way to tell how many people are actually in on this, and although the group is fractured in more ways then one, it still can get serious when the time is right. Heck, OWS started off with a good portion of members of Anonymous...

Overall, I say don't give this too much thought, I would change my password to be save... but other than that, I doubt much will happen. Tons of people on 4chan are getting crazy about SOPA... but I doubt they would force the blame - and punishment - all on Sony... its even more illogical than their attack on Facebook...

And probably just as real.

Since when did Anonymous do things logically?


the whole internet can't be censored, because the internet is the connection to the whole world. and unless leaders from every corner of the world agree to that... then the whole internet can't be censored. I'm not even really worried about that stuff, it's to overly silly and makes no sense honestly.

You do realize a country can censor its internet content, right? Just look at China.


I think I must be missing some vital information here, but what exactly is wrong with sony wanting to stop online piracy? piracy is a crime, so stopping it should be a good thing right? you don't see these people attacking the police?

It's the bill in question. Say that Sony doesn't like LBPCentral taking traffic away from LBPWorkshop. IF Sony chooses, they can demand LBPC to remove the copyrighted content. If the deadline is passed with no results, they can shut down this site.

Now, try to imagine the internet without anything that has been copyrighted already. Would that irk you in the slightest bit?


Anonymous aims to keep the Internet free... by any means. Let's not forget that they not only broke into Sony several times already, but also into major credit card companies (like Visa and MasterCard), security firms, and even NATO. They might seem like a joke, but don't let the media fool you; it's real.

If I were you, and if you were using your credit-card on any online services, I'd start sticking with PSN cards (or any other method of indirect payment), just to be safe.

Must I remind everybody that Anonymous is NOT a group of the same people? You do realize that members come and go, and a lot of the times wannabe-activists decide to use the Anonymous name to scare people. Those "super hackers" you're talking about most likely aren't these guys. If anything, these guys will either fail or only gain access for a short while.


Just curious, but is SOPA a global thing or simply a bill being passed in America (which will undoubtedly affect other countries in the future regardless)?

Well, usually when Congress passes a bill, it's meant for the US only. Worldwide ordeals and regulations go through the UN.
2012-01-01 11:34:00

Author:
CyberSora
Posts: 5551


First Anonymous thread reaction:
http://psx-scene.com/forums/images/news/ohnoes.jpg
2nd Anonymous thread reaction:
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_w1jHA8uDX3c/TInFTXXhRYI/AAAAAAAAA2E/S17xsLM5vO0/s1600/son_i_am_disappoint_trollcat.jpg
This Anonymous thread reaction:
http://www.innocentenglish.com/funny-pics/lolcats/high-five-kitty.jpg
2012-01-01 12:07:00

Author:
Charlemagne
Posts: 513


Well their methods actually worked:


Major game companies Nintendo, Sony and Electronic Arts have quietly removed themselves from the official list of organizations that support the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA).

For anyone who’s unfamiliar with it, the proposed SOPA legislation gives both the U.S. government and copyright holders the authority to seek court orders against websites associated with infringing, pirating or counterfeiting intellectual property. If the act passes, it could drastically change the way the Internet operates.

On the surface, the gaming companies probably threw their support to the bill because it would also help curb piracy of gaming. However, I’m sure they’ve been paying attention to the onslaught of negative press and customer dissidence experienced by domain registrar Go Daddy over the last few weeks.

In Sony’s case, it’s probably best to stay clear of any piece of legislation that would draw attention from activists. Earlier today, “hacktivist” group Anonymous pledged to once again take down Sony’s Playstation online gaming network due to the company’s SOPA support.

Overall, public support for SOPA seems to be crumbling, as a number of big companies have removed their names from the official congressional list.
2012-01-01 12:52:00

Author:
Schark94
Posts: 3378


Why can't they attack Xbox live ._.2012-01-01 15:51:00

Author:
moonwire
Posts: 1627


Well, it's just been clarified (http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2012/01/01/anonymous-has-no-plans-to-attack-the-playstation-network.aspx) that they're not targeting the PSN (yay!)... but rather the executives. And, of course, since the executives don't want to be slammed (like in that movie Edtv), they scaled back their support for the SOPA. This could cause Anonymous to drop the threat altogether

I declare this thread from this point forward pointless... unless Anonymous does end up attacking those executives; at that point, let the fireworks begin.
2012-01-02 01:07:00

Author:
Outlaw-Jack
Posts: 5757


LOL wow this is why nerds need a social life, instead of just staying behind a computer screen making thearts to ppl for fame or just want to be known.

Big Bang Theory s*** right there.
2012-01-02 01:23:00

Author:
The_Lil_JoKeR
Posts: 745


After reading that article about the executives trapping down on the SOPA supporting you may begin to wonder if they have some dirty personal information they don't want others to find out about 2012-01-02 11:50:00

Author:
moonwire
Posts: 1627


LOL wow this is why nerds need a social life, instead of just staying behind a computer screen making thearts to ppl for fame or just want to be known.

Big Bang Theory s*** right there.

They don't do it for fame, or else they wouldn't be operating anonymously. They're about the only people on the internet fighting for freedom of information and consumer rights we all should be fighting for and people think they do this for fame?
2012-01-02 12:16:00

Author:
SnipySev
Posts: 2452


They don't do it for fame, or else they wouldn't be operating anonymously.

Depends on what kind of fame your talking about. Sure nobody knows who "Melvin Sneedly" is personally, but there is still plenty of fame to be had being anonymous. After all, how many people know about and react to this group as a whole. Theres little chance one of the ones involved doesn't look and say "haha, that's me." In my opinion, these guys go back and forth between legitimate antiheroes and bratty twelve year olds whining about what they don't like, kind of like. I do hope they don't hack PSN, even though I also disagree with SOPA.


I declare this thread from this point forward pointless... unless Anonymous does end up attacking those executives; at that point, let the fireworks begin.
I concur, not counting my previous response, which may or may not be pointless.
2012-01-04 05:42:00

Author:
xxMATEOSxx
Posts: 1787


Oh hey, another Anonymous thread. So I take it that Operation Facebook went well?

Disregarding that reference, I want to share some thoughts.



Yes, as I can recall we ALL saw this unfold. In fact, you were cheering them on like they were your heroes.

I wanted them to pay for the geohotz fiasco, its fair to say I wasn't thinking exactly clearly.

It was easy to grab because Sony didn't secure one site of theirs, so they slipped in. And it was LulzSec who did it, not AnonOps.

Which is what I said, although we still don't know EVERY detail of who did it. Its just probably not Anonymous



That is really odd coming from the same guy who sided with them in the first place to "Take down the giant enemy crab."

I didn't say I support Sony. I actually dislike them a lot, but really they are a lot better than Microsoft in the games department...

I was (and still am) very upset about the geohotz fiasco.



Since when did Anonymous do things logically?

Almost never, but I didn't mention them being logical in the first place. I just mentioned them being effective at some endeavors, and not as effective at others.

You do realize a country can censor its internet content, right? Just look at China.

This, although some more tech-savvy posters could get past it.

It's the bill in question. Say that Sony doesn't like LBPCentral taking traffic away from LBPWorkshop. IF Sony chooses, they can demand LBPC to remove the copyrighted content. If the deadline is passed with no results, they can shut down this site.

Now, try to imagine the internet without anything that has been copyrighted already. Would that irk you in the slightest bit?

Except they don't have to give a deadline, only "You are offline until you take this information offline" if my understanding of the bill is true (though, in fairnesss, there is a large amount of hyperbole surrounding SOPA)


Must I remind everybody that Anonymous is NOT a group of the same people? You do realize that members come and go, and a lot of the times wannabe-activists decide to use the Anonymous name to scare people. Those "super hackers" you're talking about most likely aren't these guys. If anything, these guys will either fail or only gain access for a short while.

My point exactly, I was just saying be cautious, because you never know which "Anonymous" it is this time.

Well, usually when Congress passes a bill, it's meant for the US only. Worldwide ordeals and regulations go through the UN.

Except it would effect websites outside of the U.S, if even just effecting traffic

Comments in Bold.
2012-01-06 22:01:00

Author:
theswweet
Posts: 2468


Except they don't have to give a deadline, only "You are offline until you take this information offline" if my understanding of the bill is true (though, in fairnesss, there is a large amount of hyperbole surrounding SOPA)

That's pretty much the deadline (sort of). If they don't remove it, the website goes off permanently.


Except it would effect websites outside of the U.S, if even just effecting traffic

Can't. That'll involve meddling with foreign policies on internet censorship, and I don't think Congress is stupid enough to do that, unless I'm underestimating the stupidity of Congress.
2012-01-07 00:19:00

Author:
CyberSora
Posts: 5551


If the SOPA goes through. S*** is gonna hit the fan. Riots, etc. XD2012-01-07 01:52:00

Author:
flyinhawaiian
Posts: 357


Too be honest, I agree with Anonymous on this one.2012-01-07 02:24:00

Author:
Undarivik
Posts: 442


Justin Bieber targeted by anonymous? Count me in.2012-01-08 13:58:00

Author:
Stephanie_Ravens
Posts: 188


Justin Bieber targeted by anonymous? Count me in.

Oh Emm Gee it be SR!

Oh and yes. I agree. How dare Dusty Beaver take over Ashton Kutchers position as the host of Punk'd!?
2012-01-08 21:43:00

Author:
Speedynutty68
Posts: 1614


I think this is just a group of people pulling a prank, I mean seriously, think about it. If they were giving death threats and threat of loss of wage, sony could track the message to the location, send the pretty police lights thier way and they will be in the slammer for a long time.2012-01-10 03:21:00

Author:
lark98-2
Posts: 116


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