Disney Investigating Hack of Internal Slack Channels by Nullbulge Group

In a recent development, Disney is investigating a reported hack of its internal Slack workplace messages by a group called Nullbulge. The hack is said to include data from thousands of Slack channels and the group claims to have hacked almost 10,000 channels, accessing every message and file possible. The group targeted Disney due to its handling of artist contracts, approach to AI, and disregard for the consumer. The hacker group breached the information after compromising the computer of a Disney manager of software development. This incident recalls the 2014 cyberattack on Sony Pictures, which resulted in damage to Sony's internal systems and the public release of thousands of email messages.

This news comes in the midst of Blackwells Capital's AI integration plan for Disney characters and park features. In a recent video shared by Blackwells Capital, the investment firm laid out its vision for the future of technology at Disney, including the use of AI to create Disney characters and park features. Blackwells is currently engaged in a proxy fight with the Walt Disney Company and Nelson Peltz's Trian Group to secure seats on the board. They have previously suggested that Disney spin off its real estate assets for additional capital. Jason Aintabi, Chief Investment Officer of Blackwells, believes that Disney should be at the forefront of spatial computing and AI, and electing Leah Solivan to the board would drive greater management accountability in adopting transformative technologies.

It remains to be seen how the investigation into the hack will impact Disney's plans for AI integration. However, it highlights the importance of cybersecurity in the implementation of advanced technologies. Disney is currently investigating the potential leak and the extent of the information that may have been compromised [96a9cf78] [512b4c93] [cd52d2db] [e5f0b3b0] [1217de6d].