May 2, 05:30 PM

Santa Clarita Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing 1.1 TB of Disney Data Using AI Malware via Slack

A man in Santa Clarita, California, has pleaded guilty to hacking the personal computer of a Walt Disney Company employee and stealing approximately 1.1 terabytes of confidential data in 2024. The individual used malware concealed within an AI art generator to gain unauthorized access to the employee's device. Following the breach, he falsely claimed affiliation with a Russian hacking group and demanded payment. The stolen data was obtained through Disney's Slack platform, raising concerns about cybersecurity vulnerabilities within the company.

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PCMag@PCMag
2 years ago
The man used malware hidden in an AI art generator to gain access to a Disney employee's device before claiming to be part of a fake Russian hacking syndicate and demanding payment. https://t.co/HSAOXdtOIh
Slashdot@slashdot
2 years ago
Man Pleads Guilty To Stealing 1.1 Terabytes of Disney's Slack Data https://t.co/9GxvtMRCjE
FryAI@TheFryAI
2 years ago
➡️ A man has pleaded guilty to stealing 1.1 terabytes of data from Disney's Slack, highlighting significant cybersecurity concerns. https://t.co/F87gYgdPBd

Santa Clarita Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing 1.1 TB of Disney Data Using AI Malware via Slack

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