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FBI blames North Korea for Sony hack | FBI blames North Korea for Sony hack |
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The US Federal Bureau of Investigation says North Korea was behind a cyber-attack on Sony Pictures over a film about its leader Kim Jong-un. | The US Federal Bureau of Investigation says North Korea was behind a cyber-attack on Sony Pictures over a film about its leader Kim Jong-un. |
The agency said analysis of malware showed links to North Korea. | The agency said analysis of malware showed links to North Korea. |
Sony withdrew the film The Interview following threats from hackers, who had earlier also released sensitive information stored on Sony computers. | Sony withdrew the film The Interview following threats from hackers, who had earlier also released sensitive information stored on Sony computers. |
CNN quoted the hackers as welcoming the withdrawal and warning Sony not to release the film in any form. | CNN quoted the hackers as welcoming the withdrawal and warning Sony not to release the film in any form. |
The emailed message was received by Sony's top executives on Thursday night and was obtained by CNN. | The emailed message was received by Sony's top executives on Thursday night and was obtained by CNN. |
US President Barack Obama is scheduled to address reporters on Friday afternoon, where he is expected to face questions on the matter. | |
Sony's decision has outraged many artists. Actor George Clooney told the trade website Deadline on Thursday that the film should be released online. | Sony's decision has outraged many artists. Actor George Clooney told the trade website Deadline on Thursday that the film should be released online. |
Earlier the White House labelled the Sony breach a serious national security matter. | Earlier the White House labelled the Sony breach a serious national security matter. |
On Thursday, White House spokesman Josh Earnest told reporters US officials had held daily discussions about the Sony cyber-attack and were considering an "appropriate response". | On Thursday, White House spokesman Josh Earnest told reporters US officials had held daily discussions about the Sony cyber-attack and were considering an "appropriate response". |
Sony cancelled the holiday release of the comedy film after national theatre chains refused to show it. | Sony cancelled the holiday release of the comedy film after national theatre chains refused to show it. |
The movie features James Franco and Seth Rogen as two journalists who are granted an audience with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. | The movie features James Franco and Seth Rogen as two journalists who are granted an audience with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. |
The CIA then enlists the pair to assassinate him. The film was due to have been released over Christmas. | The CIA then enlists the pair to assassinate him. The film was due to have been released over Christmas. |
Hackers had earlier issued a warning referring to the 11 September 2001 terror attacks, saying "the world will be full of fear" if the film was screened. | Hackers had earlier issued a warning referring to the 11 September 2001 terror attacks, saying "the world will be full of fear" if the film was screened. |
The film's cancelled release drew criticism in Hollywood, with some calling it an attack on the freedom of expression. | The film's cancelled release drew criticism in Hollywood, with some calling it an attack on the freedom of expression. |
Actor George Clooney told the trade website Deadline on Thursday the film should be released online, saying Hollywood shouldn't be threatened by North Korea. | Actor George Clooney told the trade website Deadline on Thursday the film should be released online, saying Hollywood shouldn't be threatened by North Korea. |
In November, a cyber-attack crippled computers at Sony and led to upcoming films and workers' personal data being leaked online. | In November, a cyber-attack crippled computers at Sony and led to upcoming films and workers' personal data being leaked online. |
The hackers also released salary details and social security numbers for thousands of Sony employees - including celebrities. | The hackers also released salary details and social security numbers for thousands of Sony employees - including celebrities. |
North Korea earlier this month denied involvement in the hack - but praised the attack itself as a "righteous deed". | North Korea earlier this month denied involvement in the hack - but praised the attack itself as a "righteous deed". |
An article on North Korea's state-run KCNA news agency, quoting the country's top military body, said suggestions that Pyongyang was behind the attack were "wild rumour". | An article on North Korea's state-run KCNA news agency, quoting the country's top military body, said suggestions that Pyongyang was behind the attack were "wild rumour". |
However, it warned the US that "there are a great number of supporters and sympathisers" of North Korea "all over the world" who may have carried out the attack. | However, it warned the US that "there are a great number of supporters and sympathisers" of North Korea "all over the world" who may have carried out the attack. |
In the article, Sony Pictures was accused of "abetting a terrorist act" and "hurting the dignity of the supreme leadership" of North Korea by producing the movie. | In the article, Sony Pictures was accused of "abetting a terrorist act" and "hurting the dignity of the supreme leadership" of North Korea by producing the movie. |