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richardhutnik on 05 May 2011
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Ajescent said:
thranx said:
Ajescent said:

So is everyone convinced that Sony are the ones trying to frame Anon?


Boy the thread got big while I was gone. I dont think it was sony trying to frame them. I really hope not cause I am sure that would come back to bite them in the butt. I also dont think the original anon group did this. Other than that I really have no thoughts. I think it was done by Criminals whos goal was to steal info and cc numbers


I'm just baffled by how people can think Sony are the ones trying to frame Anon seriously, what do they stand to gain from doing that?

From Sony's standpoint, it doesn't matter who hacked them, they were hacked that's where the matter ends. What could pointing the finger at Anon possibly gain them?

I would say VERY likely, some hackers decided to stick the file on there, to get people think Anonymous did it.  As for what gain Sony has, WELL.... apparently Anonymous was on a crusade for consumer rights, to get Sony to put back features they took out and promised when people originally bought the PS3 (like OtherOS).  By having people believe, particularly Sony users, that Anonymous did it, they can turn public opinion in their favor and against Anonymous.  Doing this means they win the PR battle.  That is what blaming Anonymous gains for them.  If you get the public to turn against Anonymous, they lose complete support, and get marginalized.