'Worst leak in streaming history': Hackers disrupt Netflix’s biggest shows; Here's what it means for the future of streaming
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The streaming giant has now enlisted the help of Discord to identify those responsible for the breach. According to a report by Polygon, “Netflix is looking toward Discord for help in figuring out who, exactly, is leaking unreleased footage from some of its popular shows.”
Court Order Targets Discord User
A legal development in the case came from the Northern District of California, where a court issued a subpoena demanding Discord provide information about a user allegedly involved in the leak. The subpoena specifically named a Discord user, @jacejohns4n, accused of sharing a copyrighted image from the unreleased second season of Squid Game.
The subpoena is part of Netflix's broader legal effort to pinpoint the individual or group behind the leak, signalling its firm stance on protecting its content from unauthorised distribution.
Breach Linked to Post-Production Studio
The leak has been traced to a security breach at Iyuno (referred to as Lyuno), a post-production company that works with leading streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Studios, BBC, Disney, and HBO. In a statement published on its website, Iyuno confirmed, “Iyuno is aware of a recent security issue involving unauthorised access to confidential content. Protecting our clients’ confidentiality and ensuring the security of their content is our highest priority. We are actively investigating this security breach to mitigate any
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