Corporate Security Alarm: Sony Pictures Suffers Devastating Cyberattack

In December 2014, Sony Pictures Entertainment, based in Culver City, California, USA, suffered one of the most destructive corporate cyberattacks in history. A hacker group calling itself the "Guardians of Peace" stole and leaked terabytes of confidential company data, including employee information, movie scripts, and executive emails.

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12/25/20141 min read

In December 2014, Sony Pictures Entertainment, based in Culver City, California, USA, suffered one of the most destructive corporate cyberattacks in history. A hacker group calling itself the "Guardians of Peace" stole and leaked terabytes of confidential company data, including employee information, movie scripts, and executive emails.

The attack not only caused hundreds of millions of dollars in losses but also led to the cancellation of the planned release of the comedy film The Interview, triggering a global debate about corporate data security, supply chain vulnerabilities, and cyber warfare. This incident became a crucial turning point for the corporate world in recognizing the severity of Advanced Persistent Threats (APT).