Discord users are on edge this week. A recent security breach in the platform’s third-party support system has raised concerns that photos submitted for identity verification and support ticket data may have been compromised.
Some cyber actors claim to have 1.5 TB of data, including millions of user ID photos but Discord denies these allegations. According to the company, the impact is limited, with roughly 70,000 ID images potentially exposed.
Screenshots shared by users suggest that documents uploaded through support tickets became accessible via the third-party system. The fact that the age verification infrastructure tied to that system was compromised indicates there may have been weak links in Discord’s security chain.
Comments on social media suggest that there’s a significant discrepancy between the numbers claimed by the attackers and Discord’s official statement. The company announced that it will notify affected users directly, has cut ties with the third-party service provider, and has launched an investigation with cybersecurity teams.
Still, there are a few small precautions you can take during this process:
- Verify the authenticity of incoming emails.
- Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on your account.
This incident once again reminds us how sensitive the data we share online can be. While Discord describes the situation as “under control,” the loss of trust within the community won’t be so easy to repair.
So what do you think, could this breach permanently shake our confidence in digital privacy? Share your thoughts in the comments and stay tuned to both X and VGNW for the latest updates.
