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Lizard Squad: Xbox Live, PSN Attacks Were a 'Marketing Scheme' For DDoS Service

Posted by timothy on from the now-how-much-would-you-pay? dept.

blottsie writes The devastating Christmas Day attacks against the gaming networks of Sony and Microsoft were a marketing scheme for a commercial cyberattack service, according to the hackers claiming responsibility for the attacks. Known as Lizard Squad, the hacker collective says it shut down the PlayStation Network (PSN) and Xbox Live network on Dec. 25 using a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack, a common technique that overloads servers with data requests. The powerful attacks rendered the networks unusable for days, infuriating gamers around the world and causing yet-untold losses of revenue. Now, members of Lizard Squad say the group is selling the DDoS service they used against Sony and Microsoft to anyone willing to pay.

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  1. "We'll pay," says the FBI by NotDrWho · · Score: 4, Funny

    "Just send us your address, so we can mail you the check."

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    SJW's don't eliminate discrimination. They just expropriate it for themselves.
  2. Re:Public Stoning is too good... by NotDrWho · · Score: 3, Funny

    Son, this is the United States of America. Messing with a big corporation here is like slapping momma, spitting on the flag, and fucking an apple pie--in that order.

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    SJW's don't eliminate discrimination. They just expropriate it for themselves.