Discord.io Halts Operations After Massive Data Breach
Discord.io, a prominent online platform, has suddenly halted operations due to a substantial data breach. The incident exposed personal details of approximately 760,000 members, with the compromised data now circulating on the dark web.
The breach, caused by a vulnerability on Discord.io's website, allowed unauthorized access to the member database. Exposed data includes usernames, Discord IDs, email addresses, and a small number of billing addresses and hashed passwords. Other sensitive information such as internal user IDs, coin balances, API keys, and registration dates were also compromised.
The compromised data was initially previewed on BreachForums, with the rest offered for sale. Discord.io, however, assures users that no payment details were breached as they use external platforms like PayPal and Stripe for transactions.
In response to the breach, Discord.io has ceased all operations and canceled active subscriptions. The company plans to rewrite its website's code to prevent a similar incident in the future.
The data breach at Discord.io has the potential for severe impacts on user privacy and security. Users are advised to remain vigilant against potential identity theft and phishing attacks. Discord.io's swift response to the incident, including the shutdown of operations and plans for website revision, indicates a commitment to user safety and security.
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