Discord hit by breach as IPO looms

Core Insights - Discord experienced a security incident on October 3, where an unauthorized party compromised a third-party customer service provider to extort a financial ransom [1][2] - The breach affected users who interacted with Discord's Customer Support or Trust & Safety teams, potentially exposing sensitive data such as usernames, emails, billing information, and IP addresses [2][6] - Discord confirmed that the unauthorized party did not gain direct access to its platform and has since revoked the compromised provider's access and initiated an investigation [2] Company Overview - Founded in May 2015, Discord is a San Francisco-based social communications platform popular among crypto traders and gamers, facilitating the exchange of trading signals [4][7] - The platform is reportedly planning an initial public offering (IPO) in 2025, having engaged Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase for the process [4][7][8] - Discord has become a central hub for coordinating token launches, with numerous crypto-focused servers attracting thousands of daily users [7]