Hackers compromised a third-party customer service provider to steal sensitive user data from Discord, affecting a limited number of users. The breach involved the theft of personal information, identification documents, and partial payment data, with ransom demands made by hackers. #DiscordDataBreach #ShinyHunters
Keypoints
- The attack occurred on September 20 through a breach of a third-party customer service system used by Discord.
- Hackers stole personally identifiable information, including names, email addresses, and government IDs.
- The breach exposed partial payment information such as the last four credit card digits and purchase history.
- Discord responded by revoking provider access, launching an investigation, and engaging law enforcement.
- The stolen data could potentially aid in solving crypto scams and hacks if leaked.