# Crunchyroll

Type: Company

Source: Retail Intelligence Brief — https://getretailbrief.com/entity/crunchyroll
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## Timeline

- **2026-03-23**: Public Confirmation — Crunchyroll confirms it is investigating the breach claims with leading cybersecurity experts.
- **2026-03-19**: Ransom Demand — The threat actor contacts BleepingComputer and claims to have sent a $5 million extortion demand to Crunchyroll.
- **2026-03-13**: Access Revoked — Crunchyroll revokes the compromised credentials after a 24-hour window of unauthorized access.
- **2026-03-12**: Initial Breach — Threat actor gains access to Crunchyroll systems via a Telus International agent's Okta account at 9 p.m. ET.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Crunchyroll Probes Breach Affecting 6.8 Million Users via Third-Party Vendor
2026-03-24 00:32:41 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Crunchyroll is investigating a significant data breach after hackers allegedly accessed 6.8 million unique user records through a compromised third-party support agent. The breach, which targeted a Telus International employee's Okta credentials, exposed support tickets containing personal details and geographic data.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/crunchyroll-data-breach-telus-international

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