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[RainCityGirl]

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On 12/19/2014 RainCityGirl said:

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Not you. Something else that got removed.

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On 12/19/2014 Topaz Gem said:

This is an extension of Lotus' thread about the Sony cyber attack. Clooney circulated this petition all over Hollywood and not one studio executive would sign it. What scares me about the demands is that NK states that what they've done is only a small part of a larger plan. I know our government and the entertainment industry is at a loss as to what to do to combat these cyber attacks, but now that one group has been successful, you can bet that other groups will follow suit.

<em>On November 24 of this year, Sony Pictures was notified that it was the victim of a cyber attack, the effects of which is the most chilling and devastating of any cyber attack in the history of our country. Personal information including Social Security numbers, email addresses, home addresses, phone numbers and the full texts of emails of tens of thousands of Sony employees was leaked online in an effort to scare and terrorize these workers. The hackers have made both demands and threats. The demand that Sony halt the release of its upcoming comedy The Interview, a satirical film about North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un. Their threats vary from personal—you better behave wisely—to threatening physical harm—not only you but your family is in danger. North Korea has not claimed credit for the attack but has praised the act, calling it a righteous deed and promising merciless measures if the film is released. Meanwhile the hackers insist in their statement that what they’ve done so far is only a small part of our further plan. This is not just an attack on Sony. It involves every studio, every network, every business and every individual in this country. That is why we fully support Sony’s decision not to submit to these hackers’ demands. We know that to give in to these criminals now will open the door for any group that would threaten freedom of expression, privacy and personal liberty. We hope these hackers are brought to justice but until they are, we will not stand in fear. We will stand together.</em>

1. I don't want the "entertainment industry" even thinking about how to get involved in, let alone solve this crime.

2. The government? They could break this, if they wanted to. It's clear to me that there's no interest in doing so.

[NoelSeven]

On 12/19/2014 sfnative said:

On 12/19/2014 Topaz Gem said:

This is an extension of Lotus' thread about the Sony cyber attack. Clooney circulated this petition all over Hollywood and not one studio executive would sign it. What scares me about the demands is that NK states that what they've done is only a small part of a larger plan. I know our government and the entertainment industry is at a loss as to what to do to combat these cyber attacks, but now that one group has been successful, you can bet that other groups will follow suit.

<em>On November 24 of this year, Sony Pictures was notified that it was the victim of a cyber attack, the effects of which is the most chilling and devastating of any cyber attack in the history of our country. Personal information including Social Security numbers, email addresses, home addresses, phone numbers and the full texts of emails of tens of thousands of Sony employees was leaked online in an effort to scare and terrorize these workers. The hackers have made both demands and threats. The demand that Sony halt the release of its upcoming comedy The Interview, a satirical film about North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un. Their threats vary from personal—you better behave wisely—to threatening physical harm—not only you but your family is in danger. North Korea has not claimed credit for the attack but has praised the act, calling it a righteous deed and promising merciless measures if the film is released. Meanwhile the hackers insist in their statement that what they’ve done so far is only a small part of our further plan. This is not just an attack on Sony. It involves every studio, every network, every business and every individual in this country. That is why we fully support Sony’s decision not to submit to these hackers’ demands. We know that to give in to these criminals now will open the door for any group that would threaten freedom of expression, privacy and personal liberty. We hope these hackers are brought to justice but until they are, we will not stand in fear. We will stand together.</em>

1. I don't want the "entertainment industry" even thinking about how to get involved in, let alone solve this crime.

2. The government? They could break this, if they wanted to. It's clear to me that there's no interest in doing so.

Not sure what you mean by break it. Can you elaborate?

The FBI has already formally accused NK of the hacking attack.

[YorkieonmyPillow]

This "petition" is a publicity stunt for George Clooney's future political career, IMHO. Trying to make himself look good....

[foundinlv]

Our govt stated that there will be repercussions but I wonder what they will be. I hope they work whatever our leader has in mind.

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On 12/19/2014 Ilikeshade said:

Our govt stated that there will be repercussions but I wonder what they will be. I hope they work whatever our leader has in mind.

On the news they said it may mean freezing bank accounts of high ranking NK officials.

Which made me wonder why the heck aren't they frozen now. Why are they (NK officials) allowed to have bank accounts in a relatively stable currency like the US dollar?

[foundinlv]

On 12/19/2014 Christmas Balls said:

On 12/19/2014 Ilikeshade said:

Our govt stated that there will be repercussions but I wonder what they will be. I hope they work whatever our leader has in mind.

On the news they said it may mean freezing bank accounts of high ranking NK officials.

Which made me wonder why the heck aren't they frozen now. Why are they (NK officials) allowed to have bank accounts in a relatively stable currency like the US dollar?

Thanks for the info Gato and yes it does make one ponder as to why their bank accts are not frozen already.

[croemer]

No sure what Clooney's motive is...but I think he is right...if they get away with this...there is a chance any movie can be censured.