Disney Internal Communications Exposed in Online Hack

Entertainment | July 15, 2024, 6:55 p.m.

Data from Disney's internal Slack system has been leaked online, revealing discussions on ad campaigns, studio technology, and more. An anonymous group, Nullbulge, claims to have published data from thousands of Slack channels, including unreleased project details and computer code. Disney is investigating the breach, which includes conversations dating back to 2019 about corporate website maintenance, software development, recruitment assessments, and even photos of employees’ dogs. Nullbulge, a hacktivist group, targeted Disney for its treatment of artists and AI practices. As advancements in AI raise concerns about creative work being exploited by tech giants, ideological rifts in the entertainment industry are emerging. Nullbulge claims to have accessed Disney's computer systems and released information as a means of protest, citing ineffective demands. This breach highlights the vulnerability of large companies to cyberattacks and underscores the importance of cybersecurity measures in protecting sensitive information.