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I don't get it. They attack the PSN and XBox networks. Kim Schmitz gives them 3000 vouchers for Mega to save christmas (what?) and/or the world. Then they clai

by dirkk0 12y ago

I don't get it. They attack the PSN and XBox networks. Kim Schmitz gives them 3000 vouchers for Mega to save christmas (what?) and/or the world. Then they claim, he's the reason they stopped the attacks. And then they target their next victim. My point is: one might not like Kim but he is way too smart to expect such a barter to be successful. So, given his own background, what makes him this? A stupid hero? Or is there a much smarter option?

scrapcode 12y ago
I honestly think he just wanted to play Destiny. That doesn't seems far-fetched to me at all.
chc 12y ago
It was a chance to inject Mega's name into a big story. Before, the story was "Hackers steal Christmas." Now, the story is "Mega saves Christmas." Also, he probably wanted to play some video games and it's not like Mega vouchers cost him all that much, particularly considering this is basically an advertising expense.
- higherpurpose 12y ago
  New headline: Mega Helps Destroy Tor Network Seriously, he just ended up passing the hot potato to someone else. That someone else is now Tor. I think I would've preferred to let Microsoft deal with the DDoS (they have the means). Giving in to criminals's demands really ends up making things worse in the long term, whether it's bank robbers, CryptoLocker creators or the owners of botnets that can DDOS sites.
  - mattmanser 12y ago
    That's not going to be the new headline as no-one knows what Tor is, but everyone knows when their kids can't play computer games.
  - itsame 12y ago
    You say that as if these guys wouldn't have touched Tor if Kim Dotcom didn't intervene. This is just what they do, whether or not they were given the vouchers. If not today, eventually they would probably have set their sights on Tor anyhow.
- mrmondo 12y ago
  I agree, he's very keen to clean his name and promote a shining knight image.
- CyberDildonics 12y ago
  Not only that but he could gather information on the use of those accounts. If they are ever used recklessly then he potentially has information about the group, giving him leverage with authorities. A very crafty play indeed.
chokolad 12y ago
> Then they claim, he's the reason they stopped the attacks. Attacks have not been stopped though. PSN is still down (or was this morning) and Xbox Live is still under DDOS, it's just being able to mitigate it better than yesterday.
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scrapcode 12y ago

I honestly think he just wanted to play Destiny. That doesn't seems far-fetched to me at all.

chc 12y ago

It was a chance to inject Mega's name into a big story. Before, the story was "Hackers steal Christmas." Now, the story is "Mega saves Christmas." Also, he probably wanted to play some video games and it's not like Mega vouchers cost him all that much, particularly considering this is basically an advertising expense.

higherpurpose 12y ago
New headline: Mega Helps Destroy Tor Network Seriously, he just ended up passing the hot potato to someone else. That someone else is now Tor. I think I would've preferred to let Microsoft deal with the DDoS (they have the means). Giving in to criminals's demands really ends up making things worse in the long term, whether it's bank robbers, CryptoLocker creators or the owners of botnets that can DDOS sites.
- mattmanser 12y ago
  That's not going to be the new headline as no-one knows what Tor is, but everyone knows when their kids can't play computer games.
- itsame 12y ago
  You say that as if these guys wouldn't have touched Tor if Kim Dotcom didn't intervene. This is just what they do, whether or not they were given the vouchers. If not today, eventually they would probably have set their sights on Tor anyhow.
mrmondo 12y ago
I agree, he's very keen to clean his name and promote a shining knight image.
CyberDildonics 12y ago
Not only that but he could gather information on the use of those accounts. If they are ever used recklessly then he potentially has information about the group, giving him leverage with authorities. A very crafty play indeed.

chokolad 12y ago

> Then they claim, he's the reason they stopped the attacks. Attacks have not been stopped though. PSN is still down (or was this morning) and Xbox Live is still under DDOS, it's just being able to mitigate it better than yesterday.

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