Sony, DarkSeoul, Hackers, North Korea Links (video)

What's the Deal With DarkSeoul?
Sony's hackers are demanding the studio stop showing 'The Interview.' Experts say the attacks on Sony show similarities with a hacking group called DarkSeoul with suspected links to North Korea. (Source: Bloomberg)

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How Sony Hack Started in Thai Hotel (video)

How Sony’s ‘DarkSeoul’ Hack Started in Thai Hotel: Video - Bloomberg:
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Casaba Security Co-Founder Jason Glassberg discusses the security breach at Sony. Bloomberg’s Jordan Robertson also speaks on “Bloomberg West.” (Source: Bloomberg 12/8)

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