FakeSteveJobs jokingly proposed an operation ChokeHold to protest AT&T’s lack of bandwidth for the Apple’s iPhone. He suggests that iPhone users clobber AT&T with bandwidth intensive apps on Friday at high noon (eastern time).
Operation ChokeHold would constitute a classic Denial of Service (DoS) attack which is highly illegal.
Yes, FakeSteveJobs is a joke but operation chokehold has taken on a life of its own. It could have serious unintended consequences this coming Friday. FakeSteve may not be able to but this genie back in the bottle. He’s yelled fire in a crowded theater and now is standing by the exit door saying “Hey guys, it’s just a joke.”
I hope FakeSteve has a real attorney.
Update… here’s a good story in The Register that provides some additional background.