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ID photos of 70,000 users may have been leaked, Discord says
Discord announced a data leak potentially affecting 70,000 users, with only ID photos exposed, while collaborating with law enforcement to investigate the breach.
- Discord confirmed that the leak involved ID photos of about 70,000 users, but reassured that no full credit card details, passwords, or private messages were compromised.
- The firm has proactively contacted all impacted users to inform them of the breach and is taking steps to secure their data.
- Discord is currently working with law enforcement to investigate the circumstances surrounding the leak and to prevent future incidents.
Why It Matters
This incident underscores the vulnerabilities in digital platforms like Discord, highlighting the importance of user data protection and the ongoing risks of data breaches in the technology sector.