Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown and Barstool Sports personality KFC Barstool have also faced criticism for their public references to the story.
Arion Kurtaj, an 18-year-old hacker sentenced to life, poses a cybercrime threat, having leaked Grand Theft Auto 6 footage. The judge emphasized tangible harm to real businesses, with Rockstar Games claiming a $5 million recovery cost.
Chinese hackers have been targeting several industries including communications, manufacturing, utility, transportation, construction, maritime, government and information technology.