Malicious Internet activity targeting Sony has spilled over into persona threats, and US federal authorities have responded.
LizardSquad, the group originally claiming credit for DDOS attacks against several gaming related services this weekend, seems to be targeting Sony specifically. Ittweeted a bomb threat to American Airlines, grounding a plane on which Sony Online Entertainment president John Smedley was due to travel.
Originally unaware of the reasons for the delay, Smedley tweeted his annoyance, later confirming the flight had been diverted and deciding not to comment on the responsible party.
Yes. My plane was diverted. Not going to discuss more than that. Justice will find these guys.
— John Smedley (@j_smedley) August 24, 2014
Smedley – and Sony – can’t be said to have suffered much inconvenience as a result of LizardSquad’s action, but US authorities take threats of this nature very, very seriously indeed. Polygon reports the FBI is now investigating the matter.
“The FBI is currently handling the situation at this time. We have no further comment,” Sony told GameInformer.
What a crazy week this has been for the gaming industry.
