March 17, 2025

The Download That Led to a Massive Hack at Disney

by The Journal

Matthew Van Andel’s ordinary life unraveled when he accidentally downloaded a trojan horse that gave a hacker access to his entire computer. But the hacker didn’t just get Van Andel’s information. It also got his employer: Disney. 


Further Reading:

-A Disney Worker Downloaded an AI Tool. It Led to a Hack That Ruined His Life. 

-How to Keep Hackers From Destroying Your Digital Life 


Further Listening:

-Six Days of Chaos at MGM's Casinos 

-Hack Me If You Can 


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