September 18, 2024 at 06:09PM Discord has launched the DAVE protocol to secure audio and video calls with end-to-end encryption. Developed with cybersecurity experts, DAVE will protect one-on-one and group calls across various channels. Discord plans to migrate calls to E2EE and make the protocol open-source, emphasizing transparency and security for its 200 million users. … Read more
April 28, 2024 at 10:30PM Discord data harvesting site Spy.pet, which gathered information on over 620 million users, was shut down after its existence became known. Discord is working to take action and considering legal action. Critical vulnerabilities in OT world include issues in Honeywell, Hitachi Energy, and Rockwell Automation. Additionally, an infostealer campaign is … Read more
March 25, 2024 at 02:06PM A supply-chain attack has targeted the Top.gg Discord bot community of over 170,000 members, aiming to distribute malware for data theft and monetization. An attacker used various tactics, including hijacking accounts and creating fake Python packages, leading to compromised systems and data theft. This underscores the risks in the open-source … Read more
December 14, 2023 at 01:27PM Discord has launched the security key multi-factor authentication (MFA) feature for all users, offering enhanced security and anti-phishing benefits. Users can now utilize WebAuthn to replace legacy MFA systems, providing protection against credential theft. This feature allows for secure and convenient logins using biometrics and physical security keys, making it … Read more
November 17, 2023 at 06:07PM The official Twitter account for Bloomberg Crypto was hacked, leading users to a deceptive website used in a phishing scam. The compromised profile contained a link to a fake Telegram channel, which redirected users to a fake Bloomberg Discord server. The server prompted visitors to use a phishing website to … Read more
November 4, 2023 at 02:02PM Discord will implement temporary CDN links by the end of the year to prevent attackers from using its content delivery network for distributing malware. This change will not affect users who share content within the Discord client. Links to files uploaded to Discord servers will expire after 24 hours, improving … Read more