Discord Confirms Over 70,000 Users Affected By Customer Service Hack That Has Compromised Images of Government-Issued ID like Driving Licences And Passports

Discord, the popular communication platform, has confirmed that over 70,000 of its users have been affected by a customer service hack. The incident has compromised images of government-issued IDs, such as driving licenses and passports, which were stored by the company. The breach occurred as a result of a cyber attack on one of Discord's third-party vendors, which was responsible for providing customer support services. This has led to the exposure of sensitive personal information belonging to a significant number of Discord users. Discord has stated that it is actively investigating the incident and working to mitigate the impact on affected users. The company has also notified relevant authorities and is cooperating with them to address the situation. This breach highlights the importance of robust cybersecurity measures and the need for companies to carefully vet their third-party partners to ensure the protection of user data. Discord has pledged to take appropriate actions to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.