Description: Sony Pictures Entertainment experienced a massive computer breach that exposed the personal information of thousands of current and former employees. The group, calling itself Guardians of Peace, released data including thousands of pages of emails from studio chiefs, salaries of top executives, and Social Security numbers of 47,000 current and former employees. Sony offered employees identity protection services through a third-party provider for a year.

Description: In November 2014, Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) was targeted in a destructive cyberattack by the Lazarus Group, a North Korean government-sponsored hacking team. This attack was a retaliation for the movie 'The Interview,' a comedy that depicted the assassination of North Korea's leader. The attackers infiltrated SPE's network by sending malware to employees, leading to the theft of confidential data, threats against SPE executives and employees, and the damage of thousands of computers. This attack not only caused significant financial damage but also raised concerns about the safety and security of data within the entertainment industry.

Description: The California Office of the Attorney General reported a data breach involving Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. on December 11, 2014. The breach occurred on November 24, 2014, and involved a cyber attack that may have compromised various types of personally identifiable information, including names, social security numbers, and bank account information. The number of individuals affected is currently unknown.

Description: In 2014, Sony Pictures experienced a devastating cyberattack that led to a massive data leak, with over 100 terabytes of confidential company information being exposed. This attack resulted in financial losses exceeding $100 million for the company. The cybercriminals behind this attack employed phishing techniques, impersonating colleagues of top-level employees at Sony Pictures. They sent emails with malicious attachments, including a fake Apple ID verification request, to gain unauthorized access to the company's network. The success of the phishing attack was partly due to the reuse of passwords across different accounts by Sony employees. This attack underscores the critical importance of cybersecurity measures, including the use of unique passwords for different online accounts, to prevent unauthorized access and protect sensitive information.

Description: In November 2014, Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) was the target of a destructive cyberattack in retaliation for the movie 'The Interview,' a comedy about the assassination of North Korea's leader. The attackers, identified as part of the Lazarus Group associated with North Korea, sent malware to SPE employees to gain network access. They then proceeded to steal confidential data, issue threats to SPE executives and employees, and damage thousands of computers. This attack not only led to significant data loss and damage but also highlighted the vulnerabilities within the entertainment industry to state-sponsored cyber threats. The incident underscored the need for robust cybersecurity measures to protect against sophisticated cyber espionage and sabotage activities.

Description: In 2014, Sony Pictures endured a devastating cyber attack resulting in the leakage of over 100 Terabytes of confidential data, including personal information, unreleased films, and internal communications. The attackers, masquerading as colleagues, sent phishing emails containing malicious attachments. A specific technique used was a fake Apple ID verification email. By combining data from LinkedIn and exploiting reused Apple ID logins, the attackers guessed passwords for Sony's network. Beyond the immediate financial impact, estimated over $100 million, the breach significantly damaged Sony Pictures' reputation, leading to a reevaluation of cyber security practices across the industry. This incident underscores the critical importance of employing strong, unique passwords for different online services and the need for continual vigilance against phishing attempts.

Description: In November 2014, Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) became a victim of a malicious cyberattack in retaliation for the movie 'The Interview,' a comedy depicting the assassination of North Korea's leader. The attackers, identified as part of the Lazarus Group, linked to North Korea, gained access to SPE's network by deploying malware to SPE employees. This disruptive cyberattack led to the theft of confidential data, threatened SPE executives and employees, and caused extensive damage to thousands of computers. The attack not only targeted SPE but also sent spear-phishing messages to other entities in the entertainment industry. The aggressive nature and scope of this cyberattack underscore the vulnerabilities faced by the entertainment industry to politically motivated cyberthreats, resulting in significant financial losses, operational disruptions, and the suppression of creative and free expression.