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takyon [soylentnews.org] writes:

Hackers have obtained a copy of Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales [imdb.com] and are threatening to release portions of it unless Disney pays a Bitcoin ransom [torrentfreak.com]:

Although Iger did not mention the movie by name during the meeting, Deadline reports [deadline.com] that it's a copy of 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales.'

[...] The "ransom" demand from the hacker is reminiscent of another prominent entertainment industry leak, where the requested amount of Bitcoin was not paid. Just a few weeks ago a group calling itself TheDarkOverlord (TDO) published [torrentfreak.com] the premiere episode of the fifth season of Netflix's Orange is The New Black, followed by nine more episodes a few hours later.

[...] There is no indication that the previous and threatened leaks are related in any way. TorrentFreak has seen a list of movies and TV-shows TDO said they have in their possession, but the upcoming 'Pirates' movie isn't among them.

Disney has refused to pay a ransom and is cooperating with the FBI.

Previously: Claim: Hackers Leak 'Orange is the New Black' after Netflix Did Not Pay Ransom [soylentnews.org]

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