05-01-2017 , 12:55 AM
http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entert...09486.html Orange Is the New Black season 5 leaked online by hacker after Netflix fail to pay ransom
The hacker demanded the streaming service pay an undisclosed amount
Jacob Stolworthy @Jacob_Stol a day ago A hacker who was holding Netflix to ransom following claims they have stolen the new season of Orange Is the New Black has leaked episode online.
Variety has confirmed that the hacker, known as The Dark Overlord, uploaded the episodes to illegal file-sharing website Pirate Bay after the streaming service failed to pay an undisclosed amount of money.
Netflix released a statement earlier saying: “We are aware of the situation. A production vendor used by several major TV studios had its security compromised and the appropriate law enforcement authorities are involved.“
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Orange Is the New Black season five WAS scheduled to be released on 9 June, but it now looks as if that could be moved up.
The FBI is currently investigating the matter. We have reached out to Netflix for comment.
The hacker demanded the streaming service pay an undisclosed amount
Jacob Stolworthy @Jacob_Stol a day ago A hacker who was holding Netflix to ransom following claims they have stolen the new season of Orange Is the New Black has leaked episode online.
Variety has confirmed that the hacker, known as The Dark Overlord, uploaded the episodes to illegal file-sharing website Pirate Bay after the streaming service failed to pay an undisclosed amount of money.
Netflix released a statement earlier saying: “We are aware of the situation. A production vendor used by several major TV studios had its security compromised and the appropriate law enforcement authorities are involved.“
READ MORE
The biggest things coming to Netflix in May
Orange Is the New Black season five WAS scheduled to be released on 9 June, but it now looks as if that could be moved up.
The FBI is currently investigating the matter. We have reached out to Netflix for comment.