Sony sends DMCA notice to Github over PS3 files, keys, and tools

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Sony continues its quixotic quest to get the tools needed to hack the PlayStation 3 off the Internet by sending a DMCA takedown notice to Github, a site that hosts Git repositories for collaborative coding. The notice asks that a number of files be removed from the site, focusing on data or tools needed to crack the PlayStation 3.

The notice describes the content:

Content Type: "Custom Firmware" files

Violation(s): Trafficking a device that circumvents effective access controls, and/or Trafficking a device that circumvents effective copyright protection measures

Seven links to files are listed in the notice, all focusing on the PlayStation 3. "I have a good faith belief that the circumvention of effective access controls and/or copyright protection measures identified above is not authorized by law; and the information in this notice is accurate," the note claims.

As of this writing the content has been removed, and Github has explained how it deals with DMCA notices. "Our response to a notice of alleged copyright infringement may result in removing or disabling access to material claimed to be a copyright infringement and/or termination of the subscriber," the site states. "If GitHub removes or disables access in response to such a notice, we will make a reasonable effort to contact the responsible party of our decision so that they may make an appropriate response."

The site also makes it clear that the takedown notices will be published, with links to the letter placed where the offending content has been removed. Sadly, this just means that the names of the files Sony desperately wants hidden will be easily publicized.

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