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The latest hack into Sony's servers allegedly also dug into One Direction's emails. According to reports, the contents of these mails could potentially embarrass the members of the group.

Contact Music Hub claimed that private conversations contained in the emails were also hacked by the "Guardians of Peace," the same hackers who threatened a 9/11 destruction against the release of the Hollywood movie "The Interview." No details were revealed regarding the contents of these emails. However, media analyst Mike Raia said if the email were leaked, the band's reputation is at stake since it could cause "potential embarrassment and turmoil." It's believed the outcome would be "as devastating as that which has crippled Sony's movie-making arm and effectively killed the general release of 'The Interview'.''

It's speculated the emails between One Direction and Sony Music contain the group's contract details and their demands. However, the bigger concern on the hack, according to AZ Central, is the release of music ahead of its official release date. Mike Raia reportedly told the Daily Star on Sunday, Dec. 28, that music files released online could risk the album or music sales. It would allegedly ultimately lead to a loss of revenue totalling to "about hundreds of millions of dollars." "It could end up as a financial disaster so enormous that the company, at least in its present form, might not even survive," he said.

Even a senior executive at Sony Music is believed to be "in complete panic" over the hacking. The unnamed executive is reportedly certain that the "Guardians of Peace" have gotten hold of a lot of confidential information, although its extent is currently uncertain at the moment. The executive was quoted as saying, "There are skeletons in everyone's cupboard, only nobody ever expects a bunch of robbers to smash down the door and steal everything inside."

It's believed One Direction isn't the only group affected by the hacking. Artists under record labels owned by Sony Music, e.g. Columbia, RCA and Epic, are also affected. According to AZ Central, these include Beyoncé, Rita Ora and David Bowie. As per Contact Music Hub, Adele's email account was also hacked by the "Guardians of Peace."

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