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Discord hack shows risks of online age checks as internet policing hopes put to the test

Messaging platform Discord has said the official ID photos of around 70,000 users have been stolen by hackers.The app, which is popular with gamers and teenagers, said the hackers targeted a firm responsible for verifying the ages of its users. Discord said its own platform was not breached. The stolen data could include personal information, partial credit card numbers and messages with Discord's customer service agents, the firm said.No full credit card details, passwords or messages and activ...

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