Sadly, paying hackers for it, is just encouraging hackers to hack more for bitcoin. Lile with Wannacry, a lot of people paid the amount needed, but in my opinion it is just encouraging others. If people don't pay then it will no more (or less) profitable for those hackers
yes you are right it just encouraging hackers and make them rich in this way they are more powerful and they gathered other hackers and make a crew and start hacking and earn bitcoin, HBO should think about that because promoting hacking will cause trouble for them in future. 
Topic: HBO is trying to get $250,000 in bitcoin to pay hackers who stole GoT scripts - page 3. (Read 2367 times)
August 12, 2017, 10:50:11 AM
August 12, 2017, 10:31:19 AM
Sadly, paying hackers for it, is just encouraging hackers to hack more for bitcoin. Lile with Wannacry, a lot of people paid the amount needed, but in my opinion it is just encouraging others. If people don't pay then it will no more (or less) profitable for those hackers
Very true, Anarchist. I hate to compare it to this but it's similar to paying a terroist ransom for the release of someone. It will only benefit the world of hackers.
August 12, 2017, 10:26:52 AM
Sadly, paying hackers for it, is just encouraging hackers to hack more for bitcoin. Lile with Wannacry, a lot of people paid the amount needed, but in my opinion it is just encouraging others. If people don't pay then it will no more (or less) profitable for those hackers
August 12, 2017, 10:22:08 AM
I read an article that HBO was waiting to be verified on Poloniex 😂 I'm just glad I'm not the only one waiting to be verified!
Once again this just proves how illegal activity/ dark web runs bitcoin!!!
Once again this just proves how illegal activity/ dark web runs bitcoin!!!
August 12, 2017, 09:41:19 AM
Even if they pay, the hackers might release which would only worsen the situation. Thanks for informing us about this, crazy! Don't want to see another article in the future that's updating this though that tarnishes BTC's reputation and causes people to associate it with crime
Well, that is a given with ramsonwaring hackers. You are just assuming that they will be legit. It's a gamble where you are paying hoping to get what you want and then they stopping the treats.
The hackers wouldn't have enough time to keep raising the money because it's only 3 days until the episode airs afaik. If they try to raise the price in 3 days they would look ridiculous and HBO wouldn't pay anymore.
August 12, 2017, 05:46:03 AM
Even if they pay, the hackers might release which would only worsen the situation. Thanks for informing us about this, crazy! Don't want to see another article in the future that's updating this though that tarnishes BTC's reputation and causes people to associate it with crime
August 12, 2017, 05:41:31 AM
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Hackers who stole data from HBO have leaked an email from a company executive showing negotiations over a ransom.
The HBO executive said the company would pay $250,000 in bitcoin as a "bug bounty payment."
Scripts from shows such as "Game of Thrones" were stolen last month.
The HBO executive said the company would pay $250,000 in bitcoin as a "bug bounty payment."
Scripts from shows such as "Game of Thrones" were stolen last month.
Read the full article here:
https://www.cnbc.com/2017/08/11/hbo-hack-game-of-thrones-ransom.html
I can't believe that they're actually willing to pay 250K in Bitcoin just to prevent the scripts from being released.
Even if the scripts were released, I doubt they would lose any fans over it. It's not like that many people would even read it.
Still sad that Bitcoin is being associated with crime again.
I understand it completely. Even 3 days of spoilers is enough to cause a ton of damage in the argumentative development of the series. It's just a shame (as they say in the series) that you are going to get spoiled because of some hackers. The GoT producers are a multi million dollar operation, they can easily pay $250,000, for them that's just peanuts. HBO can afford $250,000 and avoid the disaster of any leaks.
August 11, 2017, 05:44:40 PM
The volatibility of bitcoin could suffer with this kind of news. It may suffer a loss because this news degrade this currency. Unfortunately bitcoin is a treasure for hackers to go unknown after receiving their ransom.
August 11, 2017, 05:41:11 PM
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Hackers who stole data from HBO have leaked an email from a company executive showing negotiations over a ransom.
The HBO executive said the company would pay $250,000 in bitcoin as a "bug bounty payment."
Scripts from shows such as "Game of Thrones" were stolen last month.
The HBO executive said the company would pay $250,000 in bitcoin as a "bug bounty payment."
Scripts from shows such as "Game of Thrones" were stolen last month.
Read the full article here:
https://www.cnbc.com/2017/08/11/hbo-hack-game-of-thrones-ransom.html
I can't believe that they're actually willing to pay 250K in Bitcoin just to prevent the scripts from being released.
Even if the scripts were released, I doubt they would lose any fans over it. It's not like that many people would even read it.
Still sad that Bitcoin is being associated with crime again.
This is the type of news that bring a ton of mainstream attention into bitcoin. It's clear that bitcoin can be used for bad and for good, and paying ransomware is unfortunately a very common practice that im not very proud of.
But if it wasn't for that feature, the positive side effect like people in Venezuela being able to feed their families in the middle of a dictatorship, wouldn't be possible as well, because fixing one kills the other use case.
August 11, 2017, 05:31:42 PM
Yes it's sad that bitcoin and criminal activities are still associated with each other. I mentioned the HBO leaks in my latest steemit post and how it may have a bad influence of bitcoin's general image.
August 11, 2017, 05:25:33 PM
Well that goes to show how poor HBO's database is. A multi-million dollar company like them should have a well-secured system knowing that hacks and the likes are pretty much evident in our times. But to be honest, the leaks were anticipated by many people and after a few days, the hype is gone and most people don't want to listen to spoilers anyway. $250000 is just a small chump change from HBO to learn their lesson in strengthening their databases.
It's as if things like this don't happen in fiat, duh.
It's as if things like this don't happen in fiat, duh.
August 11, 2017, 05:12:19 PM
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Hackers who stole data from HBO have leaked an email from a company executive showing negotiations over a ransom.
The HBO executive said the company would pay $250,000 in bitcoin as a "bug bounty payment."
Scripts from shows such as "Game of Thrones" were stolen last month.
The HBO executive said the company would pay $250,000 in bitcoin as a "bug bounty payment."
Scripts from shows such as "Game of Thrones" were stolen last month.
Read the full article here:
https://www.cnbc.com/2017/08/11/hbo-hack-game-of-thrones-ransom.html
I can't believe that they're actually willing to pay 250K in Bitcoin just to prevent the scripts from being released.
Even if the scripts were released, I doubt they would lose any fans over it. It's not like that many people would even read it.
Still sad that Bitcoin is being associated with crime again.
August 11, 2017, 04:57:55 PM
I've stated this elsewhere, but I really hope HBO doesn't pay.
Bad precedent. Both for IP holders and for BTC's optics.
Everyone already sees Bitcoin as money for the criminal
and sketchy, this certainly doesn't help. If BTC was easier
for your average Joe on the street to purchase, it would help.
People would be using it for everything, not just the currency
of choice for paying ransoms. But we're not there yet.
Bad precedent. Both for IP holders and for BTC's optics.
Everyone already sees Bitcoin as money for the criminal
and sketchy, this certainly doesn't help. If BTC was easier
for your average Joe on the street to purchase, it would help.
People would be using it for everything, not just the currency
of choice for paying ransoms. But we're not there yet.
August 11, 2017, 04:54:21 PM
Why would they pay now, it doesn't make any sense. This is a huge amount of money and epoisodes of many series including Game of Thrones have leaked out so the damage is already done. If they pay they support criminal activities and that puts bad light on bitcoin (again) so they shouldn't do that.
I don't think that them paying the ransom would put an additional bad light on Bitcoin. It's criminals asking for Bitcoin payments that puts a bad light on Bitcoin, the damage has already been done.
I actually wonder why they keep asking for Bitcoin payments, they could just ask for a more anonymous coin instead, maybe Monero or Dash?
Not that I'm actually supportive of these criminal acts ofc.
August 11, 2017, 01:22:38 PM
Why would they pay now, it doesn't make any sense. This is a huge amount of money and epoisodes of many series including Game of Thrones have leaked out so the damage is already done. If they pay they support criminal activities and that puts bad light on bitcoin (again) so they shouldn't do that.
August 11, 2017, 01:16:33 PM
Hopefully things like this one don't become the norm from here on out... Fast transactions to anywhere in the world is a huge benefit for everyone, including people with malicious intentions i guess... And since bitcoin is the most well known coin out there, that's what they're gonna target unfortunately. With that being said, i don't see a reason for HBO to pay this, just let them release the scripts... I know i wouldn't read the spoilers anyways (unless the hackers are taking the 250k and also pointing out the flaws in their security, then it might be worth it).
August 11, 2017, 01:04:35 PM
There is no crime here, are you an idiot? they had security bugs and problems, not only scripts but last week episode 4 of season 7 of Game of thrones
Were leaked before even airing on HBO channel. hackers managed to download a few episodes I think and even if scripts are compromised only thing would
Be a few hundred millions loss for HBO. they should be thanking them for not releasing the scripts and just want $250,000 that's nothing compared to the
Money HBO is earning by broadcasting the series. they could also request cash in a bag to be delivered in some public place, Bitcoin transactions being on
The open makes it even more traceable than cash.
Okay, so I'm an idiot for merely posting this article and stating my opinion about it, thanks I guess. Were leaked before even airing on HBO channel. hackers managed to download a few episodes I think and even if scripts are compromised only thing would
Be a few hundred millions loss for HBO. they should be thanking them for not releasing the scripts and just want $250,000 that's nothing compared to the
Money HBO is earning by broadcasting the series. they could also request cash in a bag to be delivered in some public place, Bitcoin transactions being on
The open makes it even more traceable than cash.
So you're saying that it's totally fine that they actually stole all of their intellectual property and blackmail them for it?
Nothing wrong with pointing out flaws in their security, but once you start stealing and blackmailing, it's a crime and not even remotely ethical.
But hey, that's just one idiot's opinion...
August 11, 2017, 01:02:05 PM
This is how the elite want to destroy Bitcoin reputation. Mention it in the media in connection with crimes, money laundring, tax evasion, terrorism...
August 11, 2017, 12:45:34 PM
With this article, more hackers will be aiming to hack HBO’s system for “bounty payment”. Seriously why would HBO agree to pay in the first place? 
August 11, 2017, 12:35:18 PM
Quote
Hackers who stole data from HBO have leaked an email from a company executive showing negotiations over a ransom.
The HBO executive said the company would pay $250,000 in bitcoin as a "bug bounty payment."
Scripts from shows such as "Game of Thrones" were stolen last month.
The HBO executive said the company would pay $250,000 in bitcoin as a "bug bounty payment."
Scripts from shows such as "Game of Thrones" were stolen last month.
Read the full article here:
https://www.cnbc.com/2017/08/11/hbo-hack-game-of-thrones-ransom.html
I can't believe that they're actually willing to pay 250K in Bitcoin just to prevent the scripts from being released.
Even if the scripts were released, I doubt they would lose any fans over it. It's not like that many people would even read it.
Still sad that Bitcoin is being associated with crime again.
IF the leaked script is real stuff... HBO can take advantage of it ... just write and leak few fake scripts on deep web and get some free advertising ...
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