Kim Jong Un's Digital War: North Korea's Cyberattack on US Over 'The Interview'

• North Korea's Kim Jong Un was enraged by Sony Pictures' 2014 film 'The Interview', which satirically depicted his assassination.
• Pyongyang declared the film's release an 'act of terrorism' and a 'declaration of war' due to its portrayal of Kim Jong Un.
• Sony Pictures suffered a massive cyberattack by 'Guardians of Peace', leaking sensitive data; the US directly blamed North Korea.
• Hackers threatened a 9/11-like attack if the film was screened, causing major US theaters to refuse its release initially.
• US President Barack Obama intervened, criticizing Sony's decision and advocating for freedom of expression, leading to the film's eventual release.

Why It Matters: Kim Jong Un's ego triggered a major cyberattack and diplomatic crisis over a satirical film.