Disney Hit by Massive Hack: 1 TB of Sensitive Data Leaked Amid Accusations of Artist Mistreatment and AI Misuse
July 17, 2024
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.
Summary based on 12 sources
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Yahoo News • Jul 16, 2024
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Vulture • Jul 16, 2024
Disney’s Internal Slack Communications Leaked After Hack
Artnet News • Jul 17, 2024
Disney Hack Carried Out by 'Hactivists' for Artists' Rights
Security Boulevard • Jul 17, 2024
Disney 1.2 TB Slack Hack: NullBulge Claims Leak is its Own