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Singapore Arrests Hacker for Leaking “Last Airbender” Footage

4/26/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Singapore police arrested a 26-year-old who remotely accessed a server and leaked footage of *The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender*.
The clips spread on 4Chan and X after reports on April 12 and April 16, prompting investigators to seize devices and recover a copy.
If convicted, the suspect faces up to seven years and a fine of up to S$50,000, while Paramount’s probe found the leak did not originate inside the studio.

History

Historical Context

In November 2014, the Guardians of Peace hacked Sony Pictures, claiming to steal over 100 terabytes of data and forcing Sony to allocate $15 million for damages; U.S. officials linked the breach to North Korea and it exposed 47,000 employee Social Security numbers. In 2024, Singapore police arrested a 26-year-old for remotely accessing Paramount’s servers and leaking “The Legend of Aang” clips, underscoring the hack’s lasting impact.

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Story summary

Singapore police arrested a 26-year-old who remotely accessed a server and leaked footage of *The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender*.
The clips spread on 4Chan and X after reports on April 12 and April 16, prompting investigators to seize devices and recover a copy.
If convicted, the suspect faces up to seven years and a fine of up to S$50,000, while Paramount’s probe found the leak did not originate inside the studio.

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