Hacker threatens to release new season of 'Orange Is the New Black'

A hacker who claims to have stolen the new season of "Orange is the New Black" is threatening to release the episodes online, unless Netflix pays an undisclosed amount of money, Variety has confirmed.

"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 said in a statement.

Using the alias The Dark Overlord, the hacker reportedly stole other TV shows in the breach, according to the AP, and may have already uploaded the first episode of "Orange Is the New Black" Season 5 to an illegal file-sharing website.

The F.B.I. is believed to be investigating the matter.

New episodes of "Orange Is the New Black" are set for release on June 9.

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