Anonymous After Sony Execs In Response To SOPA Support
In the recent news dealing with the Stop Online Piracy Act, it seems like Sony is taking a stand in support for the infamous bill. The internet group recently uploaded a video threatening Sony for their stand in the matter, and they made sure to get their point across. This video clearly contains an aggravated threat that the group has turned into a promise on the Sony network.
The message, as clarified by the video is such:
“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.”
Since the video hit the net, Anonymous has clarified some things a bit more to clear up some confusion. They’ve made it known that if this attack took place, the focus would be on Sony Executives, and not the PlayStation Network. They have no plans on attacking users, taking any credit card information, or any such actions. The plan, as it now appears, is to post sensitive information about the Sony Execs on the net, splash Sony’s site with anti-SOPA propaganda, and to make copyrighted Sony material available online for free.
In recent news, Sony has since dialed back their support for the act, after the threat has been made, which leads us to believe this word from Anonymous has been heeded. Whether this will be enough for the group to call off their mission, we don’t know, but we’ll be keeping watch on the details as they arrive. For now, you can see the original Anonymous video post below.
