SOPA: Anonymous Hackers Make Good on OpSony Promise

The attack comes after analysts questioned whether the collective would make good on its OpSony threat, after many of the Japanese tech giant's departments pulled their support for the act.

Following the collective's threat of an attack and widespread criticism by consumers, numerous companies including Sony, Nintendo and EA pulled their support for SOPA. Following news that Sony had by enlarge ended its support, the AnonymousIRC Twitter channel indicated that the collective may halt the OpSony attack.

"Sony and Nintendo drop #SOPA support amid #Anonymous threats bit.ly/uqQwbB #Truce #BattleForInternet," read AnonymousIRC's tweet.

One possible reason for the decision to continue the attack could be the fact that despite several of its other departments dropping their support, the Sony/ATV Music Publishing, Sony Music Entertainment and Sony Music Nashville have also all remained on the supporters list.

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