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Someone Hacked HBO’s System And Leaked The Game Of Thrones Script Online. OMFG!

bySusri Sahu
1st August 2017
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WINTER IS HERE. 

I don’t think there is any other way to say this but cyber-criminals have broken into the networks of HBO and reportedly leaked unreleased episodes of a number of shows, including your favourite and mine, ‘Game Of Thrones.’

According to Entertainment Weekly, upcoming episodes of a couple of series and at least one alleged script or treatment have been put online by hackers who hacked the HBO systems.

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In a statement, HBO confirmed the breach of privacy and assured that the investigation will take proper route. 

 “HBO recently experienced a cyber incident, which resulted in the compromise of proprietary information. We immediately began investigating the incident and are working with law enforcement and outside cyber security firms. Data protection is a top priority at HBO, and we take seriously our responsibility to protect the data we hold.”

 

The cyber criminals have apparently obtained 1.5 terabytes of data from the company. Reports suggest upcoming episode of ‘Ballers’ and ‘Room 104’ have reportedly been put online. There is also written material (cue: script) that’s allegedly from next week’s fourth episode of GoT. 

The hackers have also promised more of such stuff ‘coming soon.’

 

While HBO did not disclose what information was stolen, hackers allegedly sent an anonymous email to the media flaunting about their trick and how ‘HBO is falling.’

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 “Hi to all mankind. The greatest leak of cyber space era is happening. What’s its name? Oh, I forget to tell. It’s HBO and Game of Thrones……!!!!!!

 

Following the leak, HBO chairman and CEO, Richard Plepler, sent an email to HBO employees where he addressed the issue. 

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 “As most of you have probably heard by now, there has been a cyber incident directed at the company which has resulted in some stolen proprietary information, including some of our programming. Any intrusion of this nature is obviously disruptive, unsettling, and disturbing for all of us. I can assure you that senior leadership and our extraordinary technology team, along with outside experts, are working round the clock to protect our collective interests.
The efforts across multiple departments have been nothing short of Herculean. It is a textbook example of quintessential HBO teamwork. The problem before us is unfortunately all too familiar in the world we now find ourselves a part of. As has been the case with any challenge we have ever faced, I have absolutely no doubt that we will navigate our way through this successfully.”

 

And you were worried about coming across spoilers! SIGH.

News Source: Entertainment Weekly

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