Disney is investigating claims of a major data breach, adding to a growing list of cyber incidents in the entertainment world.
On Monday, a hacker group called Nullbulge said it stole over a terabyte of data from the company.
“Disney is investigating this matter,” a company spokesperson told The Hollywood Reporter.
Nullbulge, which calls itself a group fighting for fair pay for artists, claims to have snagged internal messages, images, and other sensitive info.
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Most of this data reportedly came from Disney’s Slack channels.
Internal Disney communications have been leaked online by a hacking group that claims to advocate for artists' rights https://t.co/uW4YzLhqY7 https://t.co/uW4YzLhqY7
— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) July 15, 2024
If true, this hack comes at a tough time for Disney. The company has recently faced:
– Big job cuts
– Box office troubles (though “Inside Out 2” later helped turn things around)
Disney isn’t alone in dealing with cyber threats. This year has seen several attacks on media and tech firms:
– Roku lost data for over 500,000 accounts
– Ticketmaster’s parent company, Live Nation, had user info stolen and sold online
These incidents show how vulnerable even big companies can be to data theft.
For Disney, handling this situation well is crucial.
Disney appears to have been hacked. https://t.co/SVbhRcdm7v
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) July 16, 2024
They’ll need to be open with users and investors while also protecting company secrets.
How they respond could affect how people trust them going forward.
This case reminds us why strong online security matters so much today.
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As hackers get smarter, companies must work harder to keep data safe and maintain customer trust.
