Data Breach

Sony Pictures Data Breach

47K records exposed • November 2014

North Korea allegedly hacked Sony over a movie they didn't like, stealing and leaking everything from unreleased movies to embarrassing emails.

What Happened

Sony Pictures was devastated by a nation-state attack that leaked unreleased films, executive emails, and employee data.

Attack method: Nation-state attack (North Korea suspected)

What Data Was Exposed

Employee SSNs, Salaries, Internal emails, Unreleased films, Executive communications

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What to Do If You're Affected

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    If affected, monitor for identity theft

Lessons for Businesses

  • Nation-states can target entertainment
  • Insider threat detection important
  • Email hygiene matters

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