Discord says hackers stole government IDs of 70,000 users

Discord, a popular communication platform, has reported a data breach that compromised the government-issued IDs of around 70,000 users. According to the company's statement, the incident occurred due to a malicious actor gaining unauthorized access to a subset of their data. The breach primarily affected users who had provided their government IDs for age verification purposes, a measure implemented by Discord to comply with regulations. While the company has not disclosed the specific type of IDs stolen, the breach raises concerns about the security of user data in the face of increasing age verification requirements across various online platforms. Discord has stated that it is actively investigating the incident and has taken steps to secure its systems. The company has also reached out to affected users to provide support and guidance on potential next steps. This breach highlights the growing need for robust data protection measures as more online services require users to provide sensitive personal information for verification purposes.