Discord Security Breach Exposed Government ID Photos of 70,000 Users

Discord, a popular online communication platform, has fallen victim to a security breach that has exposed government ID photos of approximately 70,000 users. The breach occurred when a third-party service provider, used by Discord's customer support and trust and safety teams, was compromised. The exposed information includes photos of government-issued IDs, such as driver's licenses and passports, from users who had previously communicated with Discord's customer support or trust and safety teams. Discord has acknowledged the incident and is working with the affected third-party service provider to investigate the matter. The company has assured users that the exposed information did not include any financial data, passwords, or other sensitive personal information. Discord has also stated that it is taking steps to notify the affected users and provide support as needed. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of robust security measures and the need for organizations to carefully vet their third-party service providers to ensure the protection of user data.