Ariana Grande Sues Hackers Over Unauthorized Leaks of Unreleased Music and Media
Pop star Ariana Grande has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court against unidentified hackers who have allegedly been leaking her unreleased music, videos, and behind-the-scenes content for years. The suit names the hackers as 'John Doe' defendants and accuses them of stealing material from collaborators such as producers and photographers since 2011. In particular, it highlights that in 2023 alone, at least 45 unreleased songs were leaked after being hacked or stolen. The lawsuit claims these leaks have occurred through various means including phishing attacks on technicians and unauthorized access to cloud accounts like Dropbox. Grande alleges the hackers not only stole but also sold her content online via platforms such as X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and YouTube. The legal action cites violations of California’s Comprehensive Data Access and Fraud Act. This case is part of a broader pattern where high-profile individuals in entertainment face cyber intrusions that compromise their creative work before official release.
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