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Cybersecurity is growing more heated as the latest alert issued by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) washes over Hollywood’s digital defenses. In such an information-heavy industry as sensitive scripts, unreleased footage, and data on celebrities, the newest warning has security teams at the studios and A-list talent up in arms.

CISA’s alert exposes ‘never-before-seen sophistication’ in cyber threats against networks in the entertainment industry. Some reports are going around that even big studios like Warner Bros. and Disney have gone ahead to fortify their cyber defenses following that advisory.

It’s timely, with several blockbuster productions currently in the post-production stage; cyberterrorists have issued a warning that leaked footage may spoil major franchise unveilings. Top actors’ personal data seems to be the major focus of these breaches.

The warning cites email hacking under cover of casting calls or script offers. Tom Holland and Zendaya were recently hit with a similar attack during promotions for Spider-Man. Their cybersecurity team managed to spot the attempt.

Industry-Wide Response The Motion Picture Association has called an emergency meeting for a cybersecurity task force. Netflix and Amazon Studios have rolled out new authentication steps for their remote workers.

Celebrity publicists now need two-factor authentication on all lines of communication. Some stars have hired personal cybersecurity experts.

Social Media Fallout Fans are worried across platforms after #ProtectOurStars made the rounds on Twitter, many calling for stronger shields on celebrity accounts. Some attacks were allegedly claimed by the hacker group Anonymous, though CISA has not confirmed this association.

What’s Next for Hollywood Security Studios are expected to announce new cybersecurity initiatives at next month’s Producers Guild meeting. Insiders suggest mandatory cybersecurity training for all cast and crew.

As production budgets increasingly include cybersecurity line items, this CISA alert may mark a turning point for how Hollywood protects its digital assets.