President Obama says he's considering officially designating North Korea a "state sponsor of terrorism" following the cyber attack on the headquarters of Sony Pictures.
North Korea denies responsibility for the attack, which led Sony to abandon plans to launch a new comedy that depicts a fictional attempt to assassinate Kim Jong Un.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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The President was asked whether the cyber hack was an act of war by North Korea.
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The President said American businesses should prepare to deal with more acts of cyber-vandalism, and demonstrate resilience when they occur.
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