"Reuters also received an e-mail on Sunday from a person claiming to have stolen HBO data, including "Game of Thrones.The company declined to comment on reports that unbroadcast episodes and scripts were among the data hacked, citing an "ongoing investigation" by unspecified law enforcement officials.

"HBO, a unit of Time-Warner Inc, declined to comment on the specific programming stolen in the Power Cords Manufacturers hack.Entertainment Weekly reported that hackers stole 1."As most of you have probably heard by now, there has been a cyber incident directed at the company which has resulted in some stolen proprietary information, including some of our programming," HBO Chairman Richard Plepler wrote in a message to employees, which the company shared with reporters.

"The show is now in its seventh season and due to wrap up next year.US cable channel HBO said on July 31 that hackers had stolen upcoming programming, and Entertainment Weekly reported that the theft included a script for an unaired episode of the hit fantasy show "Game of Thrones