Australia reevaluates gun policies and security after Bondi Beach tragedy
Australia is dealing with grief and discord following a tragic massacre at Bondi Beach, highlighting national mourning and social tensions.
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Discord enhances Family Center with new safety and monitoring features for parents
Discord is expanding its Family Center features to help parents better understand and monitor their teens' activity on the platform, including new privacy controls, activity insights, and communication transparency, all designed with teen safety principles in mind.
Discord Data Breach Exposes Thousands of User ID Photos and Personal Information
A significant data breach involving Discord's third-party age-verification service exposed the government IDs of potentially up to 5.5 million users, along with other personal information, leading to concerns over privacy and security. Discord is working with law enforcement and notifying affected users.
Discord Hack Exposes 70,000 User ID Photos, Raising Privacy Concerns
Over 70,000 Discord users have had their government-issued ID photos compromised following a cyber attack on a third-party vendor, with reports suggesting the actual impact may be much higher, affecting millions of users' sensitive data. Discord has taken steps to address the breach, notified authorities, and is advising users to remain vigilant against suspicious communications.
Discord reports potential leak of 70,000 user IDs in data breach
Discord announced that approximately 70,000 users may have had their government ID photos exposed due to a third-party customer service data breach, which is being exploited for extortion; the company is working with authorities and has secured affected systems.
GOP and Democrats React to Charlie Kirk's Death and Memorial
The murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has been linked to online activity on Discord, with authorities investigating multiple users and considering increased regulation of social media platforms amid concerns about extremism and online radicalization. Discord is under scrutiny for its role in facilitating extremist communication, although it denies planning or promoting violence. The case has reignited debates over Section 230 and the responsibility of online platforms in preventing violence.
Investigation into Charlie Kirk Shooting Sparks Security Concerns and Political Debate
A suspect in Charlie Kirk's murder appeared to confess on Discord before being arrested, with law enforcement building a case that includes social media evidence and a possible motive, and the suspect facing serious charges including the death penalty.
California man sentenced to 14 years for online exploitation of minors on Discord
A 20-year-old California man, James Styner, was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting minor girls on Discord, admitting to multiple charges including child pornography and coercion, after victimizing at least a dozen girls aged 12 to 17 over two years.
Roblox Sued Over Teen’s Suicide and Online Grooming Allegations
The mother of a 15-year-old boy who died by suicide is suing Roblox and Discord, alleging they failed to prevent a predator from grooming her son online, leading to his death. The lawsuit claims the platforms' lack of adequate safety measures and user verification allowed the predator to exploit Ethan, who was coerced into sending explicit images. The case highlights concerns over online safety for children on these platforms.
Nepal’s Gen Z Sparks Uprising, Challenges Elite and Shakes Leadership
Nepal's Gen Z protesters used Discord to vote in former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as interim leader, marking possibly the world's first internet-native revolution, with the platform serving as a digital town square for political change and drawing parallels to crypto governance and decentralized organizations.
Nepal's Political Turmoil Sparks Social Media and Youth Engagement
Nepal's attempt to ban social media led to violent protests and the ousting of the prime minister. In the wake of political chaos, Nepalis are using Discord, a gaming platform, to debate and select a new interim leader, highlighting the role of social media in modern political movements. The platform has grown rapidly and become central to Nepal's political discourse, though it faces challenges like disorder and infiltration.
Fortnite Debuts as Nvidia and Discord's First Instant Game Demo
Nvidia, Discord, and Epic Games are testing a new instant game demo feature that allows users to try Fortnite within Discord without downloads or installs, potentially revolutionizing game demos with a quick, try-before-you-buy experience, though it's currently limited and in the experimental stage.
Discord's 'Orbs' Virtual Rewards Officially Launch
Discord has launched its virtual reward system called Orbs to the public, allowing users to earn and redeem them through interactive ad quests for digital items. The feature has shown popularity during testing, increasing first-time purchases and engaging non-members, with the company considering an IPO and aiming to attract advertisers and users to its platform.
Major Google Cloud Outage Disrupts Spotify, Discord, Snapchat, and More
Google Cloud experienced widespread outages affecting major services like Spotify, Discord, Snapchat, and others, with issues beginning around 2 PM ET. Google managed to restore its own apps first, but some external services continued to face disruptions, especially in the us-central1 region. Most services have since recovered, though some Google Cloud components remain affected, and full resolution timelines are still uncertain.
Major Google Cloud Outage Disrupts Multiple Popular Services
Google Cloud experienced outages causing disruptions for services like Spotify, Discord, Snapchat, and others, but most services are now recovering with Google working to fully restore all affected regions.