“The destructive malware attack against Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) in late 2014 was an unprecedented cyber event for the United States in its scope, destructiveness, and economic implications. The FBI responded to this attack with an investigation that was groundbreaking in its scope and collaboration.”

American lawyer

James Brien Comey Jr. is an American lawyer best known for serving as the seventh director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, from 2013 until his dismissal in May 2017. He led the FBI during a politically charged period and became a widely discussed public figure through that role. His name is often associated with law enforcement, government service, and the events surrounding his removal from office.