Just how much recognition is the George Hotz case getting? Well, it seems like it’s getting more and more attention each day. The infamous hacker “Anonymous” is now helping out. Though obviously he remains anonymous, he has been known for doing quite a few dirty tricks and hacks. Basically what most people think of when they think of a hacker. Anyway, he’s at it again.

Playstation.com was down today for quite some time. While Sony claimed it was due to “sporadic maintenance,” others have their doubts, as Anonymous has claimed that he attacked their Playstation Store and the Playstation Network in order to protest the case. He has released a statement or two as follows:

“Your corrupt business practices are indicative of a corporate philosophy that would deny consumers the right to use products they have paid for and rightfully own, in the manner of their choosing. Perhaps you should alert your customers to the fact that they are apparently only renting your products? In light of this assault on both rights and free expression, Anonymous, the notoriously handsome rulers of the internet, would like to inform you that you have only been ‘renting’ your web domains. Having trodden upon Anonymous’ rights, you must now be trodden on.”

Quite hilarious, actually. And again, simply the textbook image and attitude of a hacker. Ideally, I personally support Anonymous and what he is doing. Anonymous has also started a rally to “voluntarily contribute to the denial of service attack on Sony.”

Operation Sony has also begun, which will take place on April 16th. Anonymous is telling people to go to their nearest Sony store and complain about everything: the case, the ToS (Terms of Service), the assumed power by Sony, and anything else your mind can fathom. Basically, it’s V for Vendetta, Guy Fawkes and all, against Sony.

This link has some good reading in it: AnonNews. It’s basically a poster and letter to Sony from Anonymous. Fun stuff even if you aren’t a supporter.

Source: Ars Technica