Discord says hackers stole government IDs of 70,000 users

Discord disclosed that hackers accessed government ID images of 70,000 users who submitted them to meet age requirements. The breach occurred through a third-party service managing the data. Discord has taken steps to address the breach, including cutting off the vendor's access and notifying affected users via email. This incident highlights the risks associated with providing official IDs online as more platforms implement such requirements. Other platforms like Roblox, Steam, and Twitch have also adopted similar verification processes due to legal obligations in various countries.