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Michael Lynton says the nightmarish 2014 hack of Sony's computer systems can be traced to his childhood yearning to "fit in with the cool kids."

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2014 Sony Pictures Hack Analyzed by Michael Lynton Michael Lynton, former CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment, discusses the 2014 hack of the studio's computer systems in a new book. He connects the incident to personal experiences from his childhood, emphasizing a desire to fit in. The hack resulted in significant breaches of sensitive information and impacted various stakeholders, including high-profile individuals. 2 sources 24

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