Ariana Grande Sues Over Yearslong Hacking Campaign Targeting Inner Circle
Yahoo News UK • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Ariana Grande has filed a lawsuit in California against anonymous hackers who allegedly infiltrated devices of people in her inner circle, stealing unreleased music, private photos, and behind-the-scenes footage to sell online.
- The hacking campaign reportedly targeted photographers, producers, and collaborators over several years, with breaches occurring in 2019, 2020, 2023, and 2024, involving stolen login credentials and phishing attacks.
- In 2023 alone, 45 unreleased songs were leaked online ahead of their scheduled release, including tracks like "Fantasize," "That Bitch is Mine," and "White Tee."
- Grande's lawsuit does not name the hackers but seeks court approval to subpoena internet service providers and online platforms to identify the perpetrators through their digital footprints.
