Maine shut down public access to its breach reporting portal after fake notices were posted in the names of VRChat and Discord, including one bogus claim that 2.4 million VRChat customers were breached. The state says it is reviewing its procedures to prevent abuse while keeping breach reporting available, but the public database will stay offline until the audit is complete. #VRChat #Discord #MaineAttorneyGeneral
Keypoints
- Maine closed public access to its breach portal after two fake notices were posted.
- One hoax claimed 2.4 million VRChat customers were affected.
- A fake breach notice was also submitted for Discord.
- The Maine attorney general’s office said the fake reports were removed and are under review.
- The portal will remain offline publicly until procedures are audited and improved.
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