Hackers na Sony Pictures

[Jorge-Vieira]

As coisas continuam bem complicadas para a Sony.

[Jorge-Vieira]

Hollywood can learn from Sony's mistakes, show caution while chatting

Despite major ramifications from its data breach suffered last month, with Sony still seeing bulk amounts of information leaked online, the company must continue moving forward. However, hopefully some people in the movie industry can now appreciate that public figures will remain a target of interest among hackers.

Agents, actors and movie studios in Hollywood can certainly learn from Sony's glaring mistakes, understanding that those emails with snide marks about others - which they expect to be confidential - shouldn't be sent, in fear potentially being leaked.

"[T]here's going to be consequences for senior people at the studio," said Sharon Waxman, founder and editor-in-chief of TheWrap, speaking to CNBC. "The studio has to go on with its business and it's drip drip drip everyday of an unknown damage hitting the studio - and embarrassment, another piece of information."

Noticia:
http://www.tweaktown.com/news/41926/...ing/index.html

[Winjer]

Sabiam e fizeram nada. Agora pagam as favas.

Sony warned before hack that its networks were vulnerable to attack

Before Sony Pictures Entertainment was compromised in a significant cyberattack that crippled its computer systems and led to large amounts of data stolen, the company was warned of lapses in cybersecurity. SPE's firewall and at least 100 other devices were being monitored by the studio's in-house team instead of Sony's corporate security team, according to an audit done by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).


"Security incidents impacting these network or infrastructure devices may not be detected or resolved [in a] timely [manner]," according to a PrincewaterhouseCoopers confidential report available in September. Re/code received a copy of the report and indicated SPE knew of significant security problems, but had a slow reaction time before trying to resolve problems.

Hollywood studios and other major corporations have the opportunity to learn from SPE's significant data breach, at Sony's expense.

[Jorge-Vieira]

Assim sendo a culpa é inteirinha da Sony.
Tiveram tempo para se prevenir, mas só vai acontecer agora que foram roubados...

[Jorge-Vieira]

SPE attorneys want media to destroy received materials from breach

Sony Pictures Entertainment is still trying to recover from a nasty data breach, and now the company's attorneys are taking aim at the media. Hackers have released eight rounds of data, much of it embarrassing, as SPE's attorneys want journalists and bloggers to stop publicizing leaked data.

"We are writing to ensure that you are aware that SPE does not consent to your possession, review, copying, dissemination, publication, uploading, downloading or making any use of the stolen information," according to a letter written by attorney David Boies, and sent to several tech media outlets.

Noticia completa:
http://www.tweaktown.com/news/41961/...ach/index.html

[Jorge-Vieira]

Sony hackers pledge to withhold stolen employee data

The Guardians of Peace hacker group, which has taken credit for compromising Sony Pictures Entertainment, has offered to withhold compromising data: employees only need to email them their name and business title to be spared. The unique correspondence comes ahead of another promised round of published email correspondence between SPE employees.

Here is what the group said in an email: "Message to SPE staffers. We have a plan to release emails and privacy of the Sony Pictures employees. If you don't want your privacy to be released, tell us your name and business title to take off your data."

The message also has an ominous warning to SPE executives: "The sooner SPE accept our demands, the better, of course. The farther time goes by, the worse state SPE will be put into and we will have Sony go bankrupt in the end."

Noticia:
http://www.tweaktown.com/news/41963/...ata/index.html

[Jorge-Vieira]

If Sony Employees Say "Pretty Please", Hackers Won't Release Their Private Info

While Sony Entertainment Pictures is still reeling from a security breach that caught the company with its pants down, the organization that is claiming responsibility is threatening more virtual wedgies. Known as Guardians of Peace (#GOP), the group says more leaks are coming, but is willing to refrain from releasing private information of any Sony employees who drop the group a line.

"Message to SPE Staffers. We have a plan to release emails and privacy of the Sony Pictures employees," reads a posting by #GOP, according to Recode. "If you don't want your privacy to be released, tell us your name and business title to take your name off."

The open invitation to request removal was posted on Pastebin and Friendpaste, two popular online drop sites that hackers typically use when unloading stolen information resulting from cyber attacks. The listings also warned that more internal emails would be posted, which has the potential to cause further embarrassment for Sony and its workers.

Sony and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are presumably still trying to figure out where the attack originated. One initial theory by analysts is that North Korea was funding the operation in retaliation for "The Interview," an upcoming comedy featuring James Franco and Seth Rogen tasked by the CIA with killing North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un. North Korea has denied any connection to the cyber crimes, though called it a "righteous deed." While the investigation goes on, Sony has issued a warning to several news outlets not to post the contents of confidential emails

Noticia:
http://hothardware.com/news/if-sony-...wjdovgoL1Xs.99

[Jorge-Vieira]

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 the hacking case, David Boies, the company asks that outlets “arrange for and supervise the destruction of all copies of stolen information in your possession” and that “If you don’t comply with this request,” the company “will have no choice but to hold you responsible for any damage or loss arising from such use or dissemination by you.”
The letter has been distrubuted to Re/code, The New York Times and Gawker among others. It highlights an important facet of the leaking of this data – the ethics and legalities of publishing e-mails stolen by the hackers.

Noticia:
http://www.eteknix.com/sony-demands-...y-leaked-data/

[Winjer]

A Sony anda mesmo aflita com a informação que perdeu no leak.

Se pelo menos houvesse alguma coisa que eles pudessem ter feito para evitar isto....................oh wait!

[Jorge-Vieira]

Não lhe vale de nada, o mal já está feito.
Agora é prevenirem-se para não voltar a acontecer o mesmo.

[Jorge-Vieira]

Sony Pictures CEO says employees shouldn't be worried about the future

Sony Pictures Entertainment employees heard from company CEO Michael Lynton and co-chair Amy Pascal during an open town hall meeting on Monday. The company is still painfully suffering after a major data breach led to emails stolen, employee personal information leaked, and other disruptions to its business.

"This will not take us down," Lynton said during the town hall meeting in front of employees. "You should not be worried about the future of this studio."

Lynton apologized that employee personal information and medical records were stolen - and then posted online - by the cybercriminals. During the two sessions held on Monday, there were no question and answer segments for employees to ask questions to Lynton or Pascal.

The FBI and cybersecurity firm Mandiant are helping SPE investigate the significant data breach, which was originally blamed on North Korea.

Noticia:
http://www.tweaktown.com/news/41993/...ure/index.html

[Jorge-Vieira]

Mark Cuban warns that emails can become part of a data breach

Billionaire investor Mark Cuban was caught up in the data breach suffered by Sony Pictures Entertainment, as Sony Pictures Television President Steve Mosko, Cuban, and Cuban Companies attorney Robert Hart were discussing contract negotiations for "Shark Tank." Cuban was not pleased to be offered $30,000 per episode in season 5, $31,200 per episode in season 6, and $32,488 per episode in season 7.

Cuban now speaks directly with Mosko via Cyber Dust, Cuban's free texting app, providing a secure platform in which messages and photos are purged after 30 seconds. Similar to SnapChat, however, it would appear Cyber Dust messages can be captured - but indicates a growing trend among users looking for more secure communications.

"For those following the Sony hack situation, you may have seen one of my emails about my Shark Tank salary and deal emerge," Cuban recently said via Cyber Dust. "What they don't know is that I moved all the rest of my discussions to Cyber Dust! That's why there was only one email. Moral of the story is that the 'no big deal' email you send today can easily be part of tomorrow's big hack leak. No matter who you are, someone you know is getting hacked and it could impact you."

Noticia:
http://www.tweaktown.com/news/41991/...a-breach/index.html

[Winjer]

E agora são os trabalhadores da Sony a virarem-se contra a empresa por causa desta não ter feito o que devia a proteger os dados pessoais deles.

Former Employees File Lawsuit Against Sony Pictures After Network Hack

A group of former employees has filed a class action lawsuit against Sony Pictures Entertainment, saying the TV and movie giant failed to secure both its network, and sensitive employee data despite knowing of vulnerabilities for several years.The plaintiffs describe the network breach as, "an epic nightmare, much better suited to a cinematic thriller than to real life." The suit goes on to say that Sony Pictures has ignored weaknesses in its computer network for years, "because Sony made a 'business decision to accept the risk' of losses associated with being hacked."
The lawsuit was launched by Michael Corona, a former Sony Pictures employee who is now spending $700 a year on identity theft protection. Such services are being offered to current Sony Pictures employees by their employer, but the consideration is not being extended to former staff.
Along with sensitive internal emails, notes on upcoming projects, and possible deals with Marvel, the Sony Pictures network breach has exposed 47,000 Social Security numbers to the world. The hack also showed that such information was left on computers and servers without any meaningful encryption protection, as passwords for social media accounts and internal systems were being left in folders labeled "Password," on employee terminals.
So far, the lawsuit (full text here) appears to be limited to former employees; news of current employees taking legal action has yet to surface.

[Jorge-Vieira]

É tudo a atacar a Sony

[Jorge-Vieira]

Sony hackers threaten terror attacks against movie theaters in US

The ongoing drama for Sony Pictures Entertainment took a dark turn on Tuesday, with the hacker group responsible issuing a terrorist threat when 'The Interview' hits theaters. It would seem the threat is working, as some movie theater operators are considering pulling the movie.

"We will clearly show it to you at the very time and places 'The Interview' [will] be shown, including the premiere, how bitter fate those who seek fun in terror should be doomed to," the hackers said in a statement. "Soon all the world will see what an awful movie Sony Pictures Entertainment has made. The world will be full of fear. Remember the 11th of September 2001."

The group also recommended people stay away from theaters after the movie is released.

Meanwhile, SPE CEO Michael Lynton is aware of the threat and sent an email to employees: "We are aware of the latest threat and are working closely with the FBI and other law enforcement agencies. Please remain vigilant."

Noticia:
http://www.tweaktown.com/news/42020/...ers/index.html