Discord

Hackers are hijacking real Discord accounts to spread fake MrBeast giveaways and cryptocurrency scams. The same tactic is spreading on Threads, using fake MrBeast posts to lure victims to scam websites.

QuickSwap’s Discord was hacked by an unauthorized party. Users are warned to avoid the server, but funds remain safe.

OpenClaw founder Peter Steinberger has banned all crypto mentions on Discord after a user was removed for mentioning Bitcoin in a technical discussion. The rule followed a scam in which hijacked accounts promoted a fake $CLAWD token that briefly reached about $16 million before collapsing.

Several DeFi projects, including Morpho, have moved away from public Discord servers after rising scams and phishing made the platform hard to secure. Teams are shifting users to controlled support tools like help centres, live chat and ticket systems to improve safety and reliability.

Discord has been hit by a massive data breach that could expose more than 2.1 million users’ government-issued IDs — a privacy disaster that’s shaking the foundation of online age verification systems.

OpenAI faced a five-hour global outage affecting ChatGPT, Sora, and its APIs, disrupting user access to key tools. As services return to normal, the incident prompts a pressing question: are we becoming too reliant on AI systems we do not fully control?

Discord is testing a rewards system called Orbs, giving users points for engaging with ads. These points can unlock digital perks and may help Discord strengthen its business model.

Nintendo is asking a California court to order Discord to unmask GameFreakOUT, the user accused of leaking confidential Pokémon content on the FreakLeak server. The company claims the materials were proprietary and is seeking the user's identity and contact information.

Russia has blocked the instant messaging app Discord for violating its laws. In recent years, Russia has demanded that foreign platforms remove content deemed "illegal" and has imposed fines for non-compliance. Does this growing enforcement indicate a trend toward tighter control over digital communication?

Viggle AI, which turns static images into animated videos, just secured $19 million in Series A funding led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and Two Small Fish. The funds will drive its growth and innovation, while the company's use of YouTube data has sparked legal concerns.