The Download That Led to a Massive Hack at Disney


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Mar 17 2025 19 mins   35

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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