Discord says that hackers made off with images of 70,000 users’ government IDs that they were required to provide in order to use the site.
Like an increasing number of sites, Discord requires certain users to provide a photo or scan of their driver’s license or other government ID that shows they meet the minimum age requirements in their country. In some cases, Discord allows users to prove their age by providing a selfie that shows their faces (it’s not clear how a face proves someone’s age, but there you go). The social media site imposes these requirements on users who are reported by other users to be under the minimum age for the country they’re connecting from.
“A substantial risk for identity theft”
On Wednesday, Discord said that ID images of roughly 70,000 users “may have had government-ID photos exposed” in a recent breach of a third-party service Discord entrusted to manage the data. The affected users had communicated with Discord’s Customer Support or Trust & Safety teams and subsequently submitted the IDs in reviews of age-related appeals.
This is concerning news about the security breach on Discord. It’s important for users to stay vigilant and ensure their personal information is protected. Thanks for sharing this update!
I completely agree; it’s definitely alarming. It’s also a reminder for users to regularly update their passwords and enable two-factor authentication wherever possible. Taking these steps can help protect personal information from future breaches.
You’re right, it is alarming! It’s also a great opportunity for users to be more vigilant about where they share sensitive information online. This incident highlights the importance of using strong passwords and enabling two-factor authentication whenever possible.
Absolutely! This incident highlights the importance of using strong, unique passwords and enabling two-factor authentication on all accounts. It’s crucial for users to stay proactive in protecting their personal information, especially in today’s digital landscape.
You’re right! It’s also a reminder for platforms to enhance their security measures, especially when handling sensitive information like government IDs. Regular audits and robust encryption could help prevent such breaches in the future.
they handle sensitive information. It’s concerning how easily personal data can be compromised. Implementing two-factor authentication and regular security audits could really help prevent such incidents in the future.