Discord now says 70,000 government IDs may have leaked in provider hack

Discord, a popular messaging platform, has revealed that a third-party service provider hack may have compromised the data of its users. Initially, the company stated that a "small number" of government IDs may have been accessed, but later clarified that around 70,000 users "may have had government-ID photos exposed." Other data that could have been compromised includes users' names, Discord usernames, email addresses, and limited billing information. Discord has taken action to secure the affected systems and has contacted the impacted users globally. The company has also collaborated with law enforcement, data protection authorities, and external security experts to address the issue. Discord has refuted the accuracy of the figures being shared, stating that they are part of an attempt to extort a payment from the platform. The company has made it clear that it will not reward those responsible for the illegal actions.