HBO may have become the latest Hollywood victim of cybercrime, according to a new report. On Monday, HBO chairman and CEO Richard Plepler sent an email out to HBO employees alerting and assuring them that the Time Warner-owned company is “working round the clock to protect our collective interests” with law enforcement and outside cybersecurity-focused organizations. Pepler’s notice comes after an email from an anonymous source was sent to multiple reporters on Sunday claiming “the greatest leak of cyber space era is happening.” The email continued, “What’s its name? Oh I forget to tell. Its HBO and Game of Thrones……!!!!!! You are lucky to be the first pioneers to witness and download the leak. Enjoy it & spread the words. Whoever spreads well, we will have an interview with him. HBO is falling.” It’s not uncommon for hackers to attempt to communicate with reporters in an effort to build up attention for […]
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