In a dramatic turn of events, hackers have breached Disney’s defenses, seizing 2.5GB of internal data. As reported by BleepingComputer, the stolen trove, now partially exposed on the controversial site 4Chan, includes a wealth of software tools along with sensitive corporate and advertising plans. This breach has sent shockwaves through the entertainment giant, revealing vulnerabilities within its security system.
Surprisingly, fans of the defunct online game Club Penguin seem to be behind the breach. Disney acquired Club Penguin in 2007 for $350 million, turning it into a beloved virtual world for kids, with around 200 million users at its peak. Despite its immense popularity, Disney shut down the original game in 2017 and its 3D successor, Club Penguin Island, in 2018.
Dedicated fans have kept the game alive on private servers, often clashing with Disney’s legal team. This recent hack seems to be their form of retribution. Among the stolen data, 415 MB pertains to old Club Penguin material, including emails, documents, and designs, dating back seven years.
However, the breach extends beyond nostalgic revenge. Hackers accessed Disney’s Confluence server, containing recent and crucial data. This includes internal tools like Helios, which integrates theme park sensors, and Communicore, a messaging library for distributed applications. The stolen documents also reveal information on various Disney projects and links to internal websites used by developers.
Disney has yet to comment on the breach, leaving many to wonder about the full extent of the damage and the implications for its future operations.
