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Former Sony CEO Reflects on Devastating 2014 Hack

2/19/2026

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  • Michael Lynton, former CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment, reflects on the Sony hack that exposed data and his family's details.
  • He says emotional decisions led to the crisis, describing it as one of the worst corporate events.
  • On November 24, 2014, Lynton received alarming news from Sony's CFO about a major IT failure.
  • The incident significantly impacted the company and its employees, illustrating the consequences of his choices in Hollywood.