Sony probe after hackers claim Script band deaths

SONY Music Ireland said it is investigating an alleged hack on its website after three fake news stories appeared on its homepage.

Sony  probe after  hackers claim Script band deaths

Following the discovery of the stories, the website was quickly removed and the domain was redirecting to the company’s Facebook page.

The stories included a claim that two members of Dublin band The Script had taken their own lives following their show at the Aviva Stadium last weekend.

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