{"id":349620,"date":"2025-10-09T00:20:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T07:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/es\/?p=398279"},"modified":"2025-10-09T00:22:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T07:22:10","slug":"discord-confirms-that-its-users-data-has-been-compromised","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/discord-confirms-that-its-users-data-has-been-compromised\/","title":{"rendered":"Discord confirms that its users&#039; data has been compromised"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Discord, the popular communication platform among gamers, has confirmed that a third-party customer service provider has been compromised, allowing attackers to access user data. <strong>This incident poses a significant risk to the privacy and security of the personal information of the platform&#8217;s users<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your data may not be secure<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>According to the company, the attackers not only managed to access sensitive information but also intend to extort a sum of money in exchange for not disclosing the obtained data. <strong>This type of attack highlights the vulnerabilities that may exist in the supply chains of technology companies, as they often rely on third parties to manage critical information<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>The implications of this attack are concerning, given that Discord has millions of users who use the platform to communicate, play, and share content online. <strong>The nature of the unauthorized access to data raises serious doubts about the company&#8217;s ability to protect its users&#8217; information<\/strong>. It is essential for platforms of this kind to implement more robust security measures, given the increasing number of cyberattacks in the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Discord: A Safer Place for Teens to Hang Out Online\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LvtpbOarcWE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Discord has begun an internal investigation to assess the extent of the impact and is working to notify affected users. <strong>Additionally, the company has urged all its users to be vigilant for any suspicious activity that may arise as a result of this incident<\/strong>. Over the years, data security attacks have increased, and organizations must proactively adapt to mitigate these risks.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>This attack also reflects a broader trend in the digital world, where criminals are increasingly willing to threaten users&#8217; personal security in order to gain financial benefits. <strong>In this context, strengthening cybersecurity measures becomes more crucial than ever<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"sc-card-program\">\r\n  <div class=\"sc-card-program__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row clearfix\">\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-logo\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__img\" alt=\"Discord\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sftcdn.net\/images\/t_app-icon-s\/p\/f4c4dac6-c830-11e6-bd9d-599bf3caf9c2\/3298232087\/discord-logo\" width=\"100px\" height=\"100px\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-title\">\r\n        <span class=\"sc-card-program__title\">Discord<\/span>\r\n        <a class=\"sc-card-program__button sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/discord.softonic.com\/android\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DOWNLOAD<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-rating\">\r\n        <svg class=\"rating-score__content\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 50 50\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><path class=\"rating-score__background rating-score--good\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><path class=\"rating-score__value rating-score__value--0\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-dashoffset=\"0\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><text class=\"rating-score__number\" content=\"\" text-anchor=\"middle\" transform=\"matrix(1 0 0 1 25 31.0837)\" data-auto=\"app-user-score\"><\/text><\/svg>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <span class=\"sc-card-program__description\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__bigpic\" src=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a class=\"sc-card-program__link track-link sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/discord.softonic.com\/android\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discord, the popular communication platform among gamers, has confirmed that a third-party customer service provider has been compromised, allowing attackers to access user data. 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