Crunchyroll Hit By Data Breach Following Hacker’s Claim
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Crunchyroll, an anime streaming service, has revealed a data breach involving customer care ticket information after a hacker claimed to have accessed user data and internal systems. The breach appears limited to customer service ticket data handled by third-party vendors, with the hacker claiming to have stolen 100 GB of data, including names, emails, and user IDs.
Crunchyroll, a joint venture between Japan-based Aniplex and the United States-based Sony Pictures Entertainment, has reported a data breach. A hacker claimed to have accessed user data and internal systems, prompting an investigation. The breach is believed to have originated from a third-party vendor, Telus Digital, which manages Crunchyroll's customer service. The hacker claimed to have stolen 100 GB of data, including names, emails, and user IDs. Crunchyroll has found no evidence of continued access and is monitoring the situation with cybersecurity experts. The company has 15 million subscribers globally and over 2,000 titles in more than 12 languages.
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