Disney Hit by Massive Hack: 1 TB of Sensitive Data Leaked Amid Accusations of Artist Mistreatment and AI Misuse

July 17, 2024
Disney Hit by Massive Hack: 1 TB of Sensitive Data Leaked Amid Accusations of Artist Mistreatment and AI Misuse
  • The Walt Disney Company faces a cybersecurity crisis due to a breach by hacktivist group Nullbulge.

  • Nullbulge accessed and leaked over 1 TB of internal data from Disney's Slack instance.

  • Leaked data includes sensitive information on unreleased projects, private conversations, software development details, hiring information, and unannounced collaborations.

  • Hackers accuse Disney of mistreating artists and consumers, especially in the context of AI potentially replacing creative jobs.

  • Nullbulge has chosen not to ransom the data, fearing retaliation.

  • Disney is actively investigating the breach.

  • The breach coincides with major upcoming events for Disney, bringing attention to ongoing debates about AI ethics and workers' rights in the entertainment industry.

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