
The Download That Led to a Massive Hack at Disney
from The Journal.
by The Wall Street Journal & Gimlet
Published: Mon Mar 17 2025
Show Notes
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:
-ADisney 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
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