Sony cancelled the Interview

[scottish]

Unrelated, not really looked up what the protests are about (I wouldn't imagine Ferguson?) just seen it a few times on Anon twitter over past few days.

[Richie]

Unrelated, not really looked up what the protests are about (I wouldn't imagine Ferguson?) just seen it a few times on Anon twitter over past few days.

Ah i see, anyway if you notice any further news in relation to this make sure to tag me!!! interesting stuff.

[scottish]

Ah i see, anyway if you notice any further news in relation to this make sure to tag me!!! interesting stuff.

Is that in regards to the Sony incident or the current Protests?

[Richie]

Is that in regards to the Sony incident or the current Protests?

Sony, posting about the protests would be sending the thread off topic! you could post about the protests in a separate thread though, both are pretty serious!

[scottish]

Sony, posting about the protests would be sending the thread off topic! you could post about the protests in a separate thread though, both are pretty serious!

Yeah would have to read up on the purpose of the protests, not something I'm rushing to do though

If anyone knows feel free to make a thread explaining it or PM!

All right, will keep this thread updated with any news I hear about the Sony Hacking

[scottish]

http://www.theverge.com/2015/1/2/748...-pictures-hack

US have imposed further sanctions on North Korea

"This step reflects the ongoing commitment of the United States to hold North Korea accountable for its destabilizing, destructive and repressive actions, particularly its efforts to undermine US cyber-security and intimidate US businesses and artists exercising their right of freedom of speech," the Treasury said.

The sanctions target three North Korean entities, including the government's primary intelligence agency and a local arms dealer. Ten people affiliated with those entities and the North Korean government are also being hit with sanctions. Sanctioned businesses and individuals are barred from accessing the United States financial system, and American citizens are strictly forbidden from carrying out business with those named in today's retaliatory measure.

[scottish]

http://www.theverge.com/2015/1/4/748...ions-sony-hack

North Korea replied

North Korea has accused the US of "groundlessly stirring up bad blood" towards the country after imposing sanctions in response to the alleged hack on Sony Pictures. A spokesperson for North Korea’s Foreign Ministry denied that the country had been involved in the cyberattack on the movie studio and said that Washington’s refusal to participate in a joint investigation to find the real culprits revealed its "guilty conscience."

The US announced new economic sanctions against Pyongyang on Friday, targeting ten individuals and three North Korean entities, including the country's primary intelligence agency. North Korea's response this Sunday said that the US was attempting to further isolate the country from the international community, and that the sanctions only strengthened its resolve to pursue its military-first policy.

"The policy persistently pursued by the US to stifle the DPRK [North Korea], groundlessly stirring up bad blood towards it, would only harden its will and resolution to defend the sovereignty of the country," a spokesperson for North Korea reportedly told state-run KCNA news agency. "The persistent and unilateral action taken by the White House to slap 'sanctions' against the DPRK patently proves that it is still not away from inveterate repugnancy and hostility toward the DPRK."

North Korea previously praised the hacks on Sony as a "righteous deed" and described The Interview — a comedy about the assassination of the North’s leader Kim Jong-Un — as an "act of war." Although the FBI has officially declared North Korea responsible for the cyberattack on Sony Pictures, a number of private security specialists have expressed doubt that the country was involved.

[GommeInc]

It's quite disturbing how there is no definitive answer on who actually attacked Sony Pictures. If the US is targeting North Korea and they're not wholly to blame they're only further adding to the tensions. If North Korea genuinely wants to find the real culprits then the US should be working with them rather than shunning them, which knowing them will only make feelings of anger grow in the country. Besides, can you really blame them for disliking the release of the film? Assassination aside, it's awful