Summary
Discord, a popular messaging platform for gamers, reported that hackers potentially leaked ID photos of about 70,000 users due to a cyber-attack on a third-party company that verifies user ages. Discord itself was not directly hacked, and no full credit card details or passwords were leaked. The company is working with the authorities and has notified the impacted users.
Key Facts
- Discord says a cyber-attack led to a potential leak of ID photos of around 70,000 users.
- The hackers targeted a third-party age verification company, not Discord itself.
- The leaked data may include personal information, partial credit card details, and messages with Discord's support team.
- No full credit card details, passwords, or broader user activity were leaked.
- All affected users have been informed, and Discord is investigating the incident with law enforcement.
- Discord has revoked the attacked company's access to its system.
- Discord declined to name the third-party company involved in the breach.
- Discord denies claims that the breach is larger than reported and refuses to pay those responsible.
