Sony hackers turn to terror tactics, threaten movie theaters

The hackers who attacked Sony Pictures have apparently moved on to a new tactic: attempting to spread fear among the general public.

In a message on Tuesday, the hackers allude to attacks on movie theaters showing “The Interview.”

Due to open Dec. 25, the movie is a comedy about celebrity TV interviewers sent to North Korea on a secret mission to kill leader Kim Jong Un. It has some speculating that North Korean hackers were behind the attack on Sony.

“We will clearly show it to you at the very time and places ‘The Interview’ be shown, including the premiere, how bitter fate those who seek fun in terror should be doomed to,” the message said.

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