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Inside the “wiper” malware that brought Sony Pictures to its knees

Details of malware that may have been associated with the attack on Sony Pictures were disseminated in an FBI “Flash” earlier this week. A copy of the memorandum obtained by Ars Technica details “a destructive malware used by unknown computer network exploitation (CNE) operators” that can destroy all the data on Windows computers it infects and spread itself over network file shares to attack Windows servers.

Meanwhile, Re/code reports that Sony is ready to announce that the company has attributed the attack on its network to North Korea, according to sources at the company. Given the details of the malware and its similarity to an attack on South Korean companies last year, a tie to North Korea seems possible, though the people taking credit for the attack claim it was motivated by Sony Pictures’ alleged discrimination in the layoffs and firings of employees during a corporate reorganization started earlier this year.

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Tzuno3428d ago

people fight back, good.

thorstein3428d ago

"To its knees" ????

Sony stock ended up today. If it hadn't been for a slight dip due to this news, it would have done better.

Try again, losers.

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How to preorder Sony's PSVR 2 before scalpers get them all

Sony's preorder routine is slightly different this time around.

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CES 2023 cars recap: BMW i Vision, Afeela, Ram 1500 Revolution and more

With BMW, Sony Honda and Ram revealing EV plans, cars dominated CES 2023

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Sony has sold out around 25 million PlayStation 5 consoles

According to a recent statement by Sony, it has sold out around 25 million PlayStation 5 consoles.

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