'Disney Launches Investigation into Large-Scale Leak of Confidential Messages'
Entertainment | July 16, 2024, 6:35 a.m.
Disney is investigating a significant breach of internal messages by hacking group Nullbulge, claiming to protect artists' rights. The group alleged access to numerous communications from Disney employees and downloaded all possible files, potentially including details on upcoming projects. Nullbulge targets those they believe harm the creative industry by utilizing AI-generated content, labeling it as theft. Disney is exploring the matter, with a spokesperson confirming the investigation. The hackers, supposedly based in Russia, accessed Disney's internal messaging system through an insider. Despite claims of ethical motives, the group released the data due to Disney's handling of artist contracts, AI usage, and consumer relations. The hackers did not respond to requests for a data sample, hindering independent verification of the massive data trove's authenticity. Typically motivated by financial gain, these "Russian hacktivists" seek to disrupt Disney's AI practices and contractual approaches.