Hbo hackers ask for ransom for new Game of Thrones chapter

A few days ago we informed you about the hack that HBO had suffered. The American cable chain, which broadcasts Game of Thrones among others, was hacked. Hackers who have carried out such an attack claim to possess 1.5TB of chain information. Among them, it is rumored that several chapters of the popular series.

HBO hackers ask for ransom for new Game of Thrones chapter

Now, after a few days, they have leaked a series of documents. Among them are some very detailed facts about the script for the fifth episode of the seventh season. That is, the episode that has to be broadcast this week. And to prevent their complete leak, they have asked HBO for a ransom.

Hackers request a ransom

The hackers have asked Richard Pepler, CEO of HBO, to send them their six-month salary in Bitcoin, around $ 6 million. This amount is requested as a ransom or reward. And in order to stop leaking more information that could greatly harm the company.

In addition, they have stated that they give a period of 3 days for said amount to be paid. If not done, multiple files will be filtered. Among them, in addition to emails, is the coveted script for this week's Game of Thrones episode.

So far it is not known who is behind this attack. And if you really own 1.5TB of data on HBO and series like Game of Thrones, the chain has a huge problem on your hands. We will see what happens in the coming days and if more leaks await us.