Disney's Iger says hackers claim to have stolen upcoming movie - Hollywood Reporter

[May 16, 2017]    (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co Chief Executive Bob Iger has revealed that hackers claimed to have access to an unnamed upcoming movie and have demanded a ransom, the Hollywood Reporter said on Monday.

Iger made the comments during a town hall meeting with ABC employees in New York City, the Hollywood Reporter said, citing multiple sources.

The hackers have demanded that a huge sum be paid on Bitcoin, but Disney has refused to pay, the publication said.

Disney was not immediately available for comment.

(Reporting by Anya George Tharakan in Bengaluru; Editing by Sriraj Kalluvila)

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