Activist Hacking Group Claims Leak of Disney’s Internal Data

An activist hacking group has alleged that it leaked a substantial amount of Disney’s internal communications, including details about unreleased projects, raw images, computer code, and some login credentials.

The group, known as Nullbulge, has claimed responsibility for the breach, asserting that it obtained approximately 1.2 terabytes of data from Disney’s Slack, a popular messaging platform. In an email sent to CNN on Monday, Nullbulge explained that they gained access through “a man with Slack access who had cookies.” The email also indicated that the group is based in Russia.

According to Nullbulge, the user initially attempted to remove them but allowed them to re-enter before the second breach. CNN was unable to independently verify these claims.

Disney issued a statement on Monday, acknowledging the situation and stating that it “is investigating this matter.” The company’s extensive operations span various divisions and platforms, including ESPN, Hulu, Disney+, and ABC News.

The hacking group stated their motivations included concerns about how Disney manages artist contracts and its approach to artificial intelligence (AI), along with what they described as the company’s disregard for consumer interests.

Nullbulge had been teasing this major leak over recent weeks

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