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"HBO recently experienced a cyber incident, which resulted in the compromise of proprietary information," the company confirmed the hack in a statement.
"We immediately began investigating the incident and are working with law enforcement and outside cybersecurity firms. Data protection is a top priority at HBO, and we take seriously our responsibility to protect the data we hold."After leaking episodes of "Ballers" and "Room 104" and a script that is believed to be the new episode of "Game of Thrones," hackers have promised more leaks to be "coming soon."
"Hi to all mankind. The greatest leak of cyber space era is happening. What’s its name? Oh, I forget to tell. It's 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."If hackers have indeed stolen 1.5 terabytes of data from HBO, it could be the company's second major cyber attack, after 2015, when the first four episodes of "Game of Thrones Season 5" appeared on the Internet shortly before the season's premiere.
"The problem before us is unfortunately all too familiar in the world we now find ourselves a part of. As has been the case with any challenge we have ever faced, I have absolutely no doubt that we will navigate our way through this successfully."At this moment, it is still unclear who is behind the hack. We will update the story with the latest information.