Sony Pictures faces embarrassment over recent data breachDecember 5, 2014 - 19:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Sony Pictures Entertainment is facing embarrassment over its recent data breach following claims that the firm stored scores of passwords in a folder called 'Password'. Documents leaked online by hackers purportedly reveal that the corporation's movie arm housed 139 sensitive documents containing information about employees and actors in the obviously-named location, Digital Spy reveals citing BuzzFeed. The leaked files included social security numbers for Sony staff, as well as Hollywood stars such as Sylvester Stallone, director Judd Apatow and Rebel Wilson. A group called the Guardians of Peace have taken credit for the data breach, with rumours suggesting that it originated from North Korea. Sony Pictures film The Interview was vehemently denounced by the Asian country's government, but Pyongyang has denied any involvement in the hack. The company's CEO Michael Lynton and co-chairman Amy Pascal described the hack as a "brazen attack on our company, our employees and our business partners" in an internal memo issued in the wake of the incident. Top stories Yerevan will host the 2024 edition of the World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT). Rustam Badasyan said due to the lack of such regulation, the state budget is deprived of VAT revenues. Krisp’s smart noise suppression tech silences ambient sounds and isolates your voice for calls. Gurgen Khachatryan claimed that the "illegalities have been taking place in 2020." Partner news Most popular in the section | SBP instant transfers now available from 190 Russian banks to Armenia To receive money from Russian banks, easywallet users need to go to their easywallet accounts. Armenia's Davit Chaloyan qualifies for Paris Olympics The Armenian boxer qualified for Paris Olympics after a series of successful bouts at the 2nd World Qualification Tournament. Lemkin Institute urges Armenia to respect people’s right to dissent The Lemkin Institute has urged the Armenian government to respect people’s fundamental human right to express their dissent. French-Armenian journalist returns to France after 41-day hunger strike Nicolian said on social media on Sunday, June 2 that he needs to improve his health in order to “continue the fight”. |