Matthew Van Andel's wrongful termination complaint against Disney stems from a malware incident that compromised the company’s cybersecurity. After installing a seemingly legitimate AI tool, Van Andel and Disney suffered a hack resulting in the exposure of sensitive financial and employee data. Attackers leaked Van Andel's personal information, such as credit card and social security numbers, causing significant distress and requiring extensive efforts to secure affected accounts. The cyber attack's reach into personal and company data, combined with the potential damage to Disney's finances and reputation, depicts a dire situation.
"id": "the409030225",
"linkid": "the-walt-disney-company",
"type": "Breach",
"date": "2/2025",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "5",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the organization’s existence"