As you may know, in 2013, Sony suffered a cyber attack that resulted in the theft of several highly confidential software products from their operations. One such product was the PlayStation 3, which sold over 400 million copies worldwide in just a few years.
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The incident quickly became a major scandal for Sony, and many people around the world were shocked by the extent of the hack. In particular, the theft of the PlayStation 3 sparked widespread protests and calls for Sony to apologize to its customers.
In his book “What Did Sony Do After The Hack?” by Chris Wauthzer, Wauthzer shares an oral account of what happened after the hack. He describes how Sony’s CEO, Paul, immediately took action to investigate the matter and determine who was responsible for the theft.
One key figure among the investigating team was Andrew James, a former security researcher who worked for Sony. James was named as one of the key witnesses in the investigation and played a crucial role in identifying the individual responsible for the theft.
After conducting interviews and reviewing files, James discovered that the person who had stolen the PlayStation 3 was a Russian developer named Luka Drago, who had been working on the game “Level 5.”
James decided to bring Drago to justice and threatened him into cooperating with law enforcement. Despite the complexity of the case, Drago eventually agreed to cooperate andaced about his involvement in the theft.
The collaboration between James and Drago led to a grand investigation that involved authorities from around the world, including the FBI, FBI Special Agent Joe, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Service (ICE). The investigation ultimately brought together multiple agencies and led to a confession of Drago’s guilt.
In the end, Sony apologized to its customers and was forced to pay compensation for the theft of the PlayStation 3. The recall of the PlayStation 3 also helped to drive down demand for the product and return it to its original price point.
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Overall, the hack at Sony has had a significant impact on the company and on the global technology industry. While it has certainly left a difficult scars on Sony, it has also prompt new questions about how to prevent future attacks like this from happening again. And as for the ongoing investigation into Drago’s guilt, it remains to be seen whether he will ever be able to clear his name and come forward with the truth.
