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Discord admits vendor breach exposed user IDs in failed ransom plot attempt
Discord confirms that a vendor breach exposed user IDs in a ransom plot, highlighting another data breach incident against a major platform.
Discord has confirmed that a vendor breach exposed user IDs in a ransom plot, with the company acknowledging it had fallen victim to a cyberattack. The incident occurred as part of a larger extortion scheme involving several major companies, including Google and Netflix. Discord's admission comes as more tech giants have revealed they too have been breached by hackers seeking ransom payments.
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