Discord Age Verification Service Hacked, 70,000 Users' ID Photos Stolen
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Summary
Discord experienced a data breach where hackers stole official ID photos and personal information of approximately 70,000 users from a third-party age verification service provider. The stolen data included personal information, partial credit card numbers, and customer service messages, though no full credit card details, passwords, or general user messages were compromised. The incident highlights growing concerns about data security as online platforms increasingly implement age verification requirements.
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The app, which is popular with gamers and teenagers, said the hackers targeted a firm responsible for verifying the ages of its users.
The stolen data could include personal information, partial credit card numbers and messages with Discord's customer service agents.
Discord said its own platform was not breached.
As the drive for age verification grows, so does the pressure on online companies to keep users' data safe and, as the Discord hack shows, that cannot be guaranteed.
As the drive for age verification grows, so does the pressure on online companies to keep users' data safe and, as the Discord hack shows, that cannot be guaranteed.
