Discord security breach

[Villan]

One of the worst case scenarios for ID age verification is already here, with a Discord breach compromising some users' data
Anyone who uses Discord should check if they're affected.

One of the worst case scenarios for ID age verification is already here, with a Discord breach compromising some users' data

The hackers "did not gain access to Discord directly," but some users' data is still at risk.

www.pcgamer.com

 

[LewisRaz]

surprised this isnt bigger news, there will be long long line of people saying "I told you so"!!

 

[[HB]Rugrat]

I'm going to show my naivety now but why does Discord ask for age verification? I only use it on WoW raid night - what am I missing out on?

 

[Nasher]

The case for using a VPN gets stronger.

The one thing you can't change is your face, so once that's stolen as a form of ID...

 

[AStaley]

Predictable and avoidable, next up digital ID’s for all UK adults….what could possibly go wrong.

 

[Armadillo]

I'm going to show my naivety now but why does Discord ask for age verification? I only use it on WoW raid night - what am I missing out on?

Because of the OSA. If you want to access servers/channels marked NSFW or you want to show (instead of block/blur) "mature sexual media" or "graphic media" whether that's in a server channel or a dm, you need to verify. Of course what counts as sexual media or graphic media is somehow determined by Discord (so AI I guess), so stuff can randomly get blocked. If you want to play built in games like Poker with your friends, you need to verify as well.

Not shocked it's happened, MPs were told of concerns, dismissed them all, GDPR would save us and if you were against it, you're on the side of Jimmy Savile.

 

[Yaayuh!]

Why on earth were they storing the info for age verification? It’s not needed once confirmed.

 

[throwaway4372]

Why on earth were they storing the info for age verification? It’s not needed once confirmed.

They said it was for ppl who disputed their age decision. Prolly attached to a support ticket in some ticketing system.

 

[Flibster]

Predictable and avoidable, next up digital ID’s for all UK adults….what could possibly go wrong.

It's fine, just don't think about all the laptops the government lose.

 

[Hutch]

Back to mumble!

 

[BUDFORCE]

Hopefully Discord don't do a "UK is too much hassle" and just block it completely.

 

[Gray2233]

Hopefully Discord don't do a "UK is too much hassle" and just block it completely.

I'm at the point where I hope every single major online service does just that, we need the ridiculous act to be repealed.

 

[randal]

Hopefully Discord don't do a "UK is too much hassle" and just block it completely.

Bring back Teamspeak.

 

[Armadillo]

I'm at the point where I hope every single major online service does just that, we need the ridiculous act to be repealed.

I agree, but don't let Labour hear you say that, might get accused of supporting Jimmy Savile.

 

[Gray2233]

Bring back Teamspeak.

TS, Vent, Mumble etc all still exist and can be set up and ran by users.

I ran my own TS server for years when I was more into online gaming, will happily go back to doing the same.

 

[randal]

TS, Vent, Mumble etc all still exist and can be set up and ran by users.

I ran my own TS server for years when I was more into online gaming, will happily go back to doing the same.

I’ve still got a TeamSpeak container running, just my mates prefer Discord.

Voice quality is far better on TS, and you don’t have to worry about them recording stuff and trawling through your data (or mismanaging it).

Alas, I was outvoted.

 

[Gray2233]

I’ve still got a TeamSpeak container running, just my mates prefer Discord.

Voice quality is far better on TS, and you don’t have to worry about them recording stuff and trawling through your data (or mismanaging it).

Alas, I was outvoted.

Link them the article and point out it wont be a one off, not just with Discord but I can guarantee we'll see the same happening on other sites/services.

 

[Nasher]

Seems like most of the "mainstream" press haven't even picked up on this yet. Or are just choosing to ignore it (maybe at the government's request lol)

Link them the article and point out it wont be a one off, not just with Discord but I can guarantee we'll see the same happening on other sites/services.

May already have happened. Not all companies report breaches, even when they are supposed to or they may not have even noticed that data has been siphoned off. Local laws also may not require it.

Also more obscure cases like an employee dipping in to data to gather information on someone may not get noticed either.

 

[BUDFORCE]

Gotta be insane not to be using a VPN now.

I never used one until the OSA kicked in but as soon as anything wanted personal details, nope.

If things stop working then so be it, I'll go without.

 

[npjnpj2]

That's what happens when these regulations are made by people who still listen to the "Wireless" and are thinking of upgrading to colour TV.