Sony Hack May Come With $200 Million Price Tag

The transcript discusses the financial repercussions of hack attacks on Sony, focusing on the costs associated with the movie 'The Interview' and the subsequent expenses for repairing Sony's computer network. The total financial impact is estimated to exceed $200 million, including the movie's production and marketing costs, network repairs, and damage to Sony's reputation.

What is the primary focus of the introduction regarding Sony?

• The history of Sony as a company

• The financial impact of hack attacks on Sony

• Sony's new product launch

• The success of Sony's latest movie

What was the estimated cost to produce and market 'The Interview'?

• $120 million

• $50 million

• $80 million

• $100 million

Why was the release of 'The Interview' canceled?

• Technical issues

• Lack of funding

• Because of threats from hackers

• Due to poor reviews

What additional costs did Sony face apart from the movie expenses?

• Fixing the computer network and lost productivity

• Employee bonuses

• Legal fees

• Increased marketing costs

What is the total estimated financial impact of the hack attacks on Sony?

• $200 million

• $150 million

• $250 million

• $300 million