Security Issue: Discord Data Leak via Third-Party Provider

Discord reported on user data leakwhich happened September 20The incident was not a direct attack on the platform; the attackers gained access through hacking a third-party provider, who was responsible for customer support. The information obtained was used in an extortion attempt, but the company quickly mitigated the consequences and initiated an investigation.

As a result of the leak, data fell into the hands of criminals names, email addresses, IP addresses, limited payment information — the type of payment system and the last four digits of bank cards. In addition, they were compromised Discord's internal training materials и correspondence between users and support serviceHowever, server chats and private messages (DMs) remained unaffected.

Also suffered single users, provided identity cards (passport, driver's license, etc.) when interacting with support. Discord emphasizes that full passwords and addresses were not leaked, and measures have been taken to block the hacked contractor's access. Cooperation with law enforcement is ongoing, and threat detection and security protocols have been strengthened.

Discord holds more 90% of the gaming communications market, and its approach to data protection is becoming landmark for the entire industry. All affected users will be sent a letter from This e-mail address is protected from spam bots. You need JavaScript enabled to view. indicating what information was leaked and what to do next.