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E3 Security Breach Doxes Thousands of Gaming Journalists
E3 is, without a doubt, one of the biggest gaming events of the year where we often see various game developers reveal (or at least hint) to their next big release. It seems, however, that a major security faux pas with the organisers has led to some very serious problems.…
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The Interview Made $1 Million on its First Day
Sony has announced that ‘The Interview’ made $1 Million on its first day. The film was released on Christmas Eve online and in a handful of cinemas on Christmas Day. “Considering the incredibly challenging circumstances, we are extremely grateful to the people all over the country who came out to…
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Sony Hack Highlights Cyber Security Concerns
The devastating hack on Sony Pictures has meant at least one good thing – greater awareness of cyber security. A number of businesses, governments and indeed individuals have started to wonder whether they’re susceptible to hacking. The press has been calling the Sony hack “the biggest cyber attack in history”,…
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Sony Made the Rental of ‘The Interview’ Too Easy to Keep
As you will all know by now, Sony released ‘The Interview’ online on Christmas Eve following the massive hack. They released the movie as a rental and as a download for which you can keep. However, it turns out, some people have found it very easy to download and keep the…
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‘The Interview’ to Be Released on YouTube and Google Play
After a number of hasty negotiations and discussions, Google has agreed to stream ‘The Interview’ on Google Play and YouTube. It will be available from 10am PST/6pm GMT for $6. It’ll also be streamed by Sony and on Xbox Video. Google’s Statement: Last Wednesday Sony began contacting a number of…
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George R. R. Martin Offers His Private Cinema To Show ‘The Interview’
The creator of ‘The Game of Thrones’, George R. R. Martin has offered Seth Rogan the opportunity to show ‘The Interview’ in his private cinema. He days that it was “corporate cowardice” that led to the film’s cancellation and that he’d gladly invite them to his Jean Cocteau Cinema in Santa…
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Sony Pictures Being Sued Over Massive Hack
Sony Pictures is being sued by former employees over the failure to keep their private details secure. The former employees are being led by Michael Corona, who worked for Sony between 2004 and 2007. “An epic nightmare, much better suited to a cinematic thriller than to real life, is unfolding in slow motion…
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Sony Demands News Outlets Destroy Leaked Data
Sony has sent letters to a number of news outlets requesting that they do not disseminate, distribute or publish leaked data, as well as asking for them to destroy any copies of the “stolen” information they may possess. In a letter published by Re/code and sent by Sony’s legal representative for…
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Sony Hackers Offer to Withhold Employee Data
Re/code reports that the attackers behind the massive Sony hack have offered employees the chance to have their e-mail data withheld from release. The hackers have asked employees to write in with their name and title to prevent their e-mails being leaked. “Message to SPE Staffers,” reads the posting written in halting…
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Sony Hack: Leaked E-Mails Reveal Spat Over ‘Jobs’ and ‘The Interview’
An incredibly revealing treasure trove of e-mails have been leaked from the massive Sony Pictures hack. We’ve already seen the leaking of movies and even celebrity aliases, but today’s leaks are probably some of the most damaging. The messages sent between Sony executives and staff have revealed some interesting detail regarding…
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Sony Hackers Release Celebrity Alias Names
The latest haul of Sony Pictures data has revealed a number of interesting celebrity aliases. The aliases are fake names used by celebrities to stay discreet whenever they book hotel rooms or make big purchases for example. The names leaked include those of Tom Hanks, Jude Law and Daniel Craig. The…
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Sony Hackers Demand ‘The Interview’ is Pulled
The hackers that brought down Sony Pictures’ computer systems, have said that they want the release of ‘The Interview’ halted. The request to have the movie about the assassination of the North Korean leader pulled from release almost definitely proves there’s at least a link to North Korea. The statement was…
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Sony Makes First Detailed Comments on Hack
Sony Pictures has finally commented on that massive hack, offering further details about the situation. CEO Michael Lynton sent a memo to all Sony Pictures employees apologising for the hack and reassuring them about the company’s security measures. In the memo, he included a note from Kevin Mandia, the founder of…
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Seth Rogen and James Franco See Funny Side of Sony Hack
There’s not much to say about this one – I guess the image says it all. Seth Rogen and James Franco decided to find the funny side of the catastrophic Sony Pictures hack by sharing their ‘private’ photos before they’re eventually ‘leaked’ by the hackers. Rogen and Franco are to…
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Sony Hack: Employee Families Threatened
The Sony Pictures hack keeps getting worse – yesterday an email was sent to employees that was supposedly from the hackers telling employees that “your family will be in danger” if they do not give in to their demands. The chilling email says that their “worldwide organisation” wants to “removing…
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