‘Game of Thrones’ script leaked after HBO hack

A script from the television series ‘Game of Thrones’ is understood to have been leaked after the HBO network fell victim to a cyberattack.

Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen in a scene from Game of Thrones.

Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen in a scene from Game of Thrones. Source: AAP/Village Roadshow Production

A statement by the Time Warner-owned TV group said a “cyber incident” resulted in “the compromise of proprietary information,” and that the company had contacted law enforcement and outside cybersecurity firms.

The statement did not indicate what was compromised, but several media reports claim hackers obtained the script of a new episode of the award-winning fantasy series Game of Thrones as well as unaired episodes of two other programs, ‘Ballers’ and ‘Room 104’.

"Any intrusion of this nature is obviously disruptive, unsettling and disturbing for all of us," HBO chief Richard Plepler said in a memo to staff.

"I can assure you that senior leadership and our extraordinary technology team, along with outside experts, are working round the clock to protect our collective interests. The efforts across multiple departments have been nothing short of herculean."


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