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Joblo • February 22, 2026

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Former Sony CEO Michael Lynton opens up the "biggest mistake" of his career that led to North Korea causing the infamous Sony hack .

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Ex Sony CEO Reflects on 'The Interview' Cyberattack After Years Former Sony Pictures CEO Michael Lynton expressed regret over the production of 'The Interview,' a film that led to a significant cyberattack attributed to North Korea in 2014. The attack resulted in the leak of confidential scripts and sensitive company information, impacting Sony Pictures and its employees. 4 sources 24

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