North Korea behind Sony hack, with possible China link, says US official


  • World
  • Friday, 19 Dec 2014

A worker taking down the poster for the movie "The Interview", which release was cancelled following the Sony hack. - AFP

WASHINGTON: A United States' investigation into the hack of Sony's computer system has determined that North Korea was behind the operation, with a possible Chinese link, a US official said on Friday.

The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the conclusion was to be announced later by federal authorities.

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