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    Discord Inc Data Breach

    Key takeaways

    • Reports suggest a potential breach involving Discord Inc.
    • Discovered on June 8, 2026.
    • Possible data exposed: Name, Government ID, Customer Support Communications.
    • Affects individuals in: California, Washington, Maine.
    • Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

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    Detailed summary

    Discord Inc., a communication platform, experienced a data breach that was initially disclosed in October 2025. The incident involved unauthorized access through a third-party customer support vendor, 5CA, and potentially exposed government-issued ID photos for approximately 70,000 users globally, along with certain customer support communications. A Maine AG filing reported on June 8, 2026, claims a breach affecting over 10 million individuals, but this filing is regarded as suspicious and internally inconsistent, including an implausible consumer notification date of 2000-01-01.

    The confirmed data types exposed include names, government IDs, and customer support communications. There is no indication in the provided sources of exposure of Social Security numbers, medical data, or financial data. The exact number of individuals affected by the disputed 2026 filing remains unverified, while the 2025 incident affected approximately 70,000 users.

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    Data possibly involved

    • Name
    • Government ID
    • Customer Support Communications

    Company Response Timeline

    Response Grade
    A

    Notified consumers within 30 days of discovery

    Breach Occurred

    Jul 9, 2024

    Company Discovered

    Aug 2, 2025

    Regulator Notified

    Jun 8, 2026

    Consumers Notified

    Jan 1, 2000

    389 days to discover
    -9345 days to notify consumers

    Breach Verification Status

    Reports Only

    Complete

    Initial dark web reports of potential breach

    Company Confirmed

    Complete

    Company has acknowledged the breach

    Regulator Confirmed

    Current

    Confirmed by regulatory authorities

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    Case Status:
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