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Disney Abandons Slack Following Devastating Data Breach in July
Discover the reasons behind Disney’s decision to ditch Slack after a massive data breach in July. Learn about the security issues and the possible alternatives the company is exploring for its internal communication needs.
Disney Says Goodbye to Slack
Did you hear the news? The Walt Disney Company is reportedly leaving Slack behind after a data breach in July exposed over 1TB of confidential messages and files on its internal communication channels. According to CNBC, Disney is already in the process of switching to new “streamlined enterprise-wide collaboration tools” and informed employees that the migration will be completed by the end of their next fiscal quarter.
The Big Breach
So, what happened in July? A massive data breach occurred when a threat actor going by the name ‘NullBulge’ got access to Disney’s Slack platform and managed to steal 1.1TB of data. Yes, 1.1 terabytes! That’s a mind-boggling amount of information. The threat actor claimed to have stolen all messages and files from almost 10,000 Slack channels, which contained sensitive information about upcoming projects, financial details, IT data, and more.
Not the First Time
Unfortunately, this wasn’t Disney’s first brush with a data breach. Just a month before the Slack incident, 2.5GB of Club Penguin and corporate data were leaked from the company’s Confluence server on the notorious 4chan message board. It seems like Disney can’t catch a break, right?
What’s Next for Disney’s Communication?
So, where does Disney go from here? It’s unclear how employees will communicate after moving away from Slack. Will they transition to another enterprise platform like Microsoft Teams, or perhaps use their own internal software? Only time will tell.
Why Slack is a Target
Communication platforms like Slack can be an enticing target for threat actors looking to steal confidential files and taunt their victims. In 2022, the Lapsus$ hacking group breached Uber’s Slack server using stolen employee credentials and even taunted employees about the breach. Then, in August 2023, threat actors breached Activision’s Slack server, stealing employee data and information about upcoming games.
Stay Informed, Stay Safe
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