Hacker group ” Nullbulge” claims to have stolen over 1 TB of Disney data including confidential project details.
According to reports, a hacker gang called ” Nullbulge,” claiming to have stolen over a terabyte of data from Disney, has attacked the corporation. Accessing Disney’s Slack server and obtaining information about upcoming projects—including concept drawings for Disney games—as well as login details and personal data of staff members constituted the claimed breach.
Disney has not yet addressed these claims, therefore casting doubt on the accuracy of the situation. Given Disney’s many upcoming and current releases, the breach—should it be verified—could have major consequences. Among these are Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra and the upcoming Deadpool film, which with its Unreal Engine 5 teaser has already created buzz.
The hacking incident underscores companies with ambitious content strategies and the need for data security. Comparisons are being made to the release of confidential corporate information of the 2023 Insomniac Games. Among hackers aiming at big companies, breaking company Slack channels appears to be a prevalent approach.
The attack at The Rockstar Games provides a model for understanding the potential impacts of such breaches. With over 90 videos of the much-awaited Grand Theft Auto 6 totaling about an hour of material, the estimated expenses of the Rockstar leak were around $5 million. Should Nullbulge’s claims prove accurate, the extent of the Disney hack could be far more broad.
Legal consequences are expected if the breach is confirmed and the hackers are identified. Like Take-Two Interactive with the Rockstar Games leak, Disney, known for its litigious attitude, would probably take harsh legal action against individuals guilty.
Disney’s collaboration with Epic Games on a metaverse linked to Fortnite emphasizes the implications of intellectual property protection. As things stand, more specifics and official Disney comments are expected to help define the extent and impact of the alleged breach.