http://www.cnn.com/2014/12/19/showbiz/movies/feat-george-clooney-sony-the-interview/index.html
George Clooney tried to rally support in Hollywood by means of signatures in support of the file "The Interview". However, no one would sign it.
Does this signal the beginning of hackers controlling the press?
According to this article, hacking cannot be stopped.
http://news.yahoo.com/sony-hack-adds-security-pressure-companies-111454164.html
It seems that corporations can be brought to their knees assuming one has the hacking ability to do so. In short, entire economies could be crushed.