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Hackers Threaten to Release Copy of "Pirates of the Carribean 5"

posted by on Tuesday May 16 2017, @07:33PM   Printer-friendly
from the because-it's-just-that-good dept.

takyon writes:

Hackers have obtained a copy of Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales and are threatening to release portions of it unless Disney pays a Bitcoin ransom:

Although Iger did not mention the movie by name during the meeting, Deadline reports that it's a copy of 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales.'

[...] The "ransom" demand from the hacker is reminiscent of another prominent entertainment industry leak, where the requested amount of Bitcoin was not paid. Just a few weeks ago a group calling itself TheDarkOverlord (TDO) published the premiere episode of the fifth season of Netflix's Orange is The New Black, followed by nine more episodes a few hours later.

[...] There is no indication that the previous and threatened leaks are related in any way. TorrentFreak has seen a list of movies and TV-shows TDO said they have in their possession, but the upcoming 'Pirates' movie isn't among them.

Disney has refused to pay a ransom and is cooperating with the FBI.

Previously: Claim: Hackers Leak 'Orange is the New Black' after Netflix Did Not Pay Ransom

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  • (Score: 1, Insightful) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday May 16 2017, @07:51PM (7 children)

    by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday May 16 2017, @07:51PM (#510703)

    I wish I was young to care about these shinola...

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  • (Score: 2) by Gaaark on Tuesday May 16 2017, @09:06PM (6 children)

    by Gaaark (41) on Tuesday May 16 2017, @09:06PM (#510756) Journal

    Yup... Could not care less.

    I cared about Black Sails, and wanted to get the box set, but then they killed their franchise with the happy, feel good crap ending, and now I may not.

    How's that saying go: stupid executives is as stupid executives does.

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    • (Score: 2) by Phoenix666 on Wednesday May 17 2017, @11:31AM (3 children)

      by Phoenix666 (552) on Wednesday May 17 2017, @11:31AM (#511004) Journal

      "stupid executives is as stupid executives does."

      That's good. May I use it?

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      • (Score: 2) by Gaaark on Wednesday May 17 2017, @03:02PM (2 children)

        by Gaaark (41) on Wednesday May 17 2017, @03:02PM (#511127) Journal

        5 Dolla!

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        • (Score: 2) by Phoenix666 on Wednesday May 17 2017, @08:44PM (1 child)

          by Phoenix666 (552) on Wednesday May 17 2017, @08:44PM (#511370) Journal

          Dammit...how does 5 Dong and, lemme see, 3 Baht sound? Do we have a deal?

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          • (Score: 2) by Gaaark on Wednesday May 17 2017, @10:08PM

            by Gaaark (41) on Wednesday May 17 2017, @10:08PM (#511418) Journal

            So solly, me no like Dong.
            I WILL take some nice pussy kitteh, though, lol.

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    • (Score: 3, Insightful) by GreatAuntAnesthesia on Wednesday May 17 2017, @11:31AM (1 child)

      by GreatAuntAnesthesia (3275) on Wednesday May 17 2017, @11:31AM (#511005) Journal

      GOD DAMMIT! I haven't watched the last episodes yet! SPOILER! AAAAGH!

      • (Score: 2) by Gaaark on Wednesday May 17 2017, @03:05PM

        by Gaaark (41) on Wednesday May 17 2017, @03:05PM (#511129) Journal

        Oooops... sorry


        But it kind of sets up for a sequel of Jack Rackham/Ann Bonney/Mark Read person dressed as male but not male: check your historical facts
        :)
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