Hackers 'hold next Pirates of the Caribbean film to ransom'

Cybercriminals reportedly threaten release film piece by piece unless Disney pays in Bitcoins

Pirates of the Carribean, Dead Men Tell No Tales
(Image credit: Disney)

Hackers have reportedly stolen a copy of Disney's new film Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales and are demanding a ransom to be paid in Bitcoins.

If their demands are not met, claims Deadline Hollywood, they will release the film online, piece by piece.

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