Ex-Sony CEO Reveals His Role in Triggering North Korea's Epic 2014 Hack
Michael Lynton opens up in a new book about how he sparked one of the worst corporate cyberattacks ever.
Former Sony Entertainment CEO Michael Lynton is finally telling his side of the story. In a new book excerpt published by the Wall Street Journal, Lynton details his personal role in the chain of events that provoked North Korea's devastating 2014 cyberattack on Sony Pictures.
The hack remains one of the worst corporate cyberattacks in history. North Korean operatives gutted Sony's internal systems, leaked unreleased films, exposed embarrassing executive emails, and threatened employees — all in retaliation for the studio's comedy film "The Interview," which depicted the assassination of Kim Jong-un.
Lynton's account marks the first time the executive has publicly reckoned with his own responsibility in the crisis. The breach reshaped how Hollywood and corporate America think about cybersecurity and state-sponsored digital warfare.