A hacker is claiming to have stolen the upcoming season of popular US TV show Orange is the New Black, and has threatened to share the episodes unless its owner Netflix pays an undisclosed amount of money.
"We are aware of the situation. A production vendor used by several major TV studios had its security compromised and the appropriate law enforcement authorities are involved," Netflix told Variety.
Under the alias 'The Dark Overlord', the hacker is said to have stolen other upcoming TV shows.
The fifth season of Orange is the New Black has been set for release on June 9. The show follows the experiences of women in a US prison.
It has been renewed for an expected seven seasons and is Netflix's most-watched original series.
The FBI is reported to be looking into the incident.
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