Sony Music's Twitter hacked, fake Britney Spears death tweets sent

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sony Music Entertainment's Twitter account was hacked on Monday, publishing fake statements that pop music icon Britney Spears had died. Sony Music, a unit of Sony Corp. , said in a short statement that its social media account was "compromised" but that the situation "has been rectified." The company said it "apologizes to Britney Spears and her fans for any confusion." A Sony spokeswoman refused to comment further. A Twitter spokesman did not return emails seeking com...

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14:27 on December 26 2016

No, Britney Spears Isn’t Dead

Time — Despite an "RIP" tweet from Sony Music more info

Britney Spears

14:37 on December 26 2016

Britney Spears Targeted In Sony Music Hack

TMZ — Sony has been hacked again -- this time a high-profile cyber attacker hijacked the company's music page and declared Britney Spears dead ... but don't worry, she's fine. ... more info

Britney Spears

14:05 on December 26 2016

Sony Music Confirm Britney Spears Is Alive And Well After Hacked Tweets Said She Died

MTV.co.uk News — The official global twitter account for Britney's record label had suggested the star had died... more info

Britney Spears

19:26 on December 26 2016