Report: Sony hackers gloat over studio pulling plug on 'The Interview'
The cyber-terrorists behind the attack on Sony Pictures Entertainment sent a message to studio execs late Thursday giving them kudos for the "very wise" decision to not release the "The Interview" in any format, according to a report.
LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) - The cyber-terrorists behind the attack on Sony Pictures Entertainment sent a message to studio execs late Thursday giving them kudos for the "very wise" decision to not release the "The Interview" in any format, according to a report.
"Now we want you never let the movie released, distributed or leaked in any form of, for instance, DVD or piracy," the hackers said in a message sent to Sony brass, CNN reported Friday.
The missive, from the group calling itself "Guardians of Peace," also implied that additional data leaks would stop now that Sony has dropped plans to distribute the film, originally slated for Dec. 25 theatrical debut. The hackers warned the studio in the email that "we still have your private and sensitive data" and said they will "ensure the security of your data unless you make additional trouble," per CNN.
Sony did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the latest development.