So, some guys cracked the PS3’s copy protection security wide open. One of them is a “celebrity”. The others are complete unknowns. So unknown that Sony can’t find them, meaning it can’t take them to court
https://lastchance.cc/sony-doesnt-know-who-its-taking-to-court-5755471%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
It sounded a little much, and US District Judge the Honorable Susan Illston agrees, denying Sony’s attempts at issuing those subpoenas.
While this will only buy the hackers time – it’s not like they’ll stay secret/hidden forever – it may be enough time to cut the phone lines, pack their best Hawaiin shirts and head for a country whose extradition laws are…lax.
SCEA vs. Hotz: Judge Denies Sony’s Request for Expedited Discovery [PSX-Scene]