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Disney is investigating the hacking of the entertainment company’s internal Slack channels.
A hacker group called Nullbulge claims to have obtained and leaked more than 1 terabyte of data from Disney’s internal Slack channels.
The “Hacktivist” group claims to focus on “protecting the rights of artists and ensuring fair compensation for their work.” The group shared screenshots of documents it allegedly downloaded, traffic and revenue data from Disneyland Paris, and posts on X about what a new streaming feature will suggest Disney content based on what viewers have previously watched. reality. In a recent blog post by the group, Nullbulge says the full scope of the leaked data includes details about unpublished programs, source images and computer code.
The Wall Street Journal, which first reported the story, saw several files obtained and allegedly leaked by Nullbulge, which included “maintenance of Disney’s corporate website, software development, evaluations of job candidates, conversations about programs for emerging leaders at ESPN, and photos of employees’ dogs,” the data said. Extended till 2019.
“Disney is investigating this matter,” a Disney spokesperson said. Variety Nullbulge has been approached for comment.
No one can blame Disney — businesses that include its movie and TV studios like Marvel Studios and Lucasfilm, as well as streaming services like Disney+ and Hulu, cable networks like ESPN, theme parks, and more — for vague forms of PTSD.
A decade ago, Sony Pictures fell victim to a disastrous hack. It’s still considered the most significant corporate data breach in US history, and staff dog photos were on the line. Years’ worth of emails, ranging from the innocuous to the gossipy to the incredibly unflattering, were leaked, wreaking havoc on show business. As a result, Academy Award-winning producer Amy Pascal stepped down as co-CEO of the studio. Names including Angelina Jolie, Rooney Mara and President Barack Obama have been discussed in private communications published on WikiLeaks. The studio was also on its knees for several days (if only to process payroll) following the incident, unable to rely on any kind of technology.
Jennifer Moss contributed to this report.
