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Timothy B. Lee

Timothy B. Lee

Former senior correspondent

    Latest articles by Timothy B. Lee

    World Politics
    North Korea trolls America with offer to “investigate” Sony hackNorth Korea trolls America with offer to “investigate” Sony hack
    World Politics

    The North Korean proposes a joint investigation into the hack, but the regime doesn’t seem that interested in clearing its name.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Business & Finance
    Obama says Sony made a mistake to pull The InterviewObama says Sony made a mistake to pull The Interview
    Business & Finance

    “That’s not who we are,” Obama said in a Friday press conference.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Cybersecurity
    Hackers warn Sony not to “make additional trouble”Hackers warn Sony not to “make additional trouble”
    Cybersecurity

    The hackers who forced Sony Pictures to shelve The Interview have reportedly sent the studio another email promising to end the leaks unless Sony releases the movie in the future.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Cybersecurity
    It’s official: FBI blames North Korea for Sony attackIt’s official: FBI blames North Korea for Sony attack
    Cybersecurity

    The Obama administration pointed the finger at North Korea for hacking into Sony Pictures and making terrorist threats against the movie The Interview.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    archives
    Everything you need to know about the Sony hacksEverything you need to know about the Sony hacks
    archives

    Hackers broke into the network of Sony Pictures, stole confidential documents, and threatened to blow up movie theaters.

    Technology
    Why it doesn’t matter if net neutrality opponents “won” the FCC comment warWhy it doesn’t matter if net neutrality opponents “won” the FCC comment war
    Technology

    Comments to regulatory agencies were never intended to be a popularity contest.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    archives
    Here’s the secret to getting a lower cable billHere’s the secret to getting a lower cable bill
    archives

    You’re probably paying your cable company too much. Two industry insiders explain how to change that.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Technology
    The Sony hack: how it happened, who is responsible, and what we’ve learnedThe Sony hack: how it happened, who is responsible, and what we’ve learned
    Technology

    Hackers have stolen millions of documents from Sony Pictures, a major Hollywood studio. Here’s what you need to know.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Culture
    Judd Apatow and Jimmy Kimmel blast “cowardice” of theater owners who pulled The InterviewJudd Apatow and Jimmy Kimmel blast “cowardice” of theater owners who pulled The Interview
    Culture

    The film was pulled from several major theater chains after terrorist threats.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Video
    The math behind my week as a Lyft driverThe math behind my week as a Lyft driver
    Play
    Video

    Lyft says drivers can make $35 an hour. Watch our own Tim Lee put that to the test.

    By Timothy B. Lee and Estelle Caswell