Iyuno Details

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    Iyuno

    Los Angeles, California • 1498 employees • Media and Entertainment

    https://iyuno.com/
    United States

    Industry

    Media and Entertainment

    Security Incidents

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    Iyuno is a global media localization company that specializes in dubbing, subtitling, and media services for the television, film, and digital media industries. The company offers comprehensive localization solutions to help content reach audiences worldwide, ensuring that dialogue and cultural nuances are accurately represented. Their services are used by major studios, broadcasters, and streaming platforms to make their content accessible in various languages.

    Founded in 2002 by David Lee, Iyuno has grown significantly through strategic mergers and acquisitions, including the integration wi...
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    Security Incidents

    Iyuno Breach of Aug 2024
    Severity Score
    Moderate

    Type

    3rd Party Compromise

    Summary

    On August 9, media localization company Iyuno confirmed a security breach that led to the unauthorized access and leak of unreleased Netflix content. The breach resulted in numerous clips, footage, and complete episodes being leaked online, including popular shows such as "Arcane," "Heartstopper," and "Stranger Things" season 5.

    Hackers posted low-resolution footage with visible timestamps and watermarks on platforms like Twitter, 4Chan, and torrent sites. The leaker additionally claimed to possess the first three episodes of the upcoming season of "Stranger Things," with threats to release ...
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    Severity

    The security breach at Iyuno, a trusted partner of Netflix, led to the unauthorized release of unreleased episodes of several popular shows, including "Stranger Things" Season 5. The leak, which consisted of low-resolution footage with watermarks, highlights significant lapses in content security management, allowing hackers to access and disseminate high-profile material. While Iyuno is investigating the incident and seeking those responsible, the breach not only affected millions of viewers but also triggered industry-wide trust concerns among freelance artists.

    The sophistication of the at...
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    Impact

    The recent security breach at Iyuno, a media localization company, resulted in the unauthorized release of yet-to-be-released episodes of multiple popular Netflix shows, including titles like "Stranger Things" season 5, "Arcane," and "Heartstopper." This incident falls into the category of a data breach specifically targeting intellectual property, with hackers leaking video content featuring low-resolution footage, timestamps, and visible watermarks.

    Fortunately, there is no indication that personal customer data was exposed during this breach. However, the leak has caused significant disrup...
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